1953 in Albania

none 1953 The following lists events that happened during 1953 in the People's Republic of Albania. Incumbents First Secretary: Enver Hoxha Chairman of the Presidium of the People's Assembly: Omer Nishani (until 1 August) Haxhi Lleshi (from 1 August) Prime Minister: Enver Hoxha Events thumb|right|upright|The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania pictured in 2007. Ongoing — Albanian–Yugoslav border conflict (1948–1954) Unknown date 1953 Albanian National Championship: Dinamo Tirana is awarded as the champion of the season. Throughout the year, there were 11 recorded instances of propaganda material being smuggled from Albania into Yugoslav territory. Additionally, 15 attempted sabotage operations by Albanian groups were recorded over the course of the year.Životić Aleksandar 2021 Borderline tensions between Yugoslavia and Albania (1948-1954) https://istorijskizapisi.me/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ZIVOTIC-Nemirna-granica.-Pogranicne-tenzije-izmedu-Jugoslavije-i-Albanije.pdf Оргинални Научни Рад https://web.archive.org/web/20221206200315/https://istorijskizapisi.me/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ZIVOTIC-Nemirna-granica.-Pogranicne-tenzije-izmedu-Jugoslavije-i-Albanije.pdf 2022-12-06 10 May 2026 121 January to April 11 January - The Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre, named after the Austrian stage actor of the same name, opens in Durrës March - The first round of the 1953 Albanian Cup starts. May to August 24 June - Yugoslav Corporal Boško Žilović is killed in a clash between the Yugoslav People's Army and Albanian People's Army in the mountains of Deçani. A border outpost near the future site of the Battle of Košare is later named after him in honor of his legacy.https://www.kurir.rs/vesti/drustvo/3852135/radi-se-boska-su-ubili-albanci-na-prokletijama-jedna-karaula-dobila-je-ime-po-njemu BOŠKA (22) SU NA PROKLETIJAMA UBILI ALBANCI: Karaula dobila ime po njemu, sada su tamo KOŠARE (FOTO) "Boška (22) was killed by Albanians in the Prokletije mountains: the border outpost was named after him, and now Košare is there (PHOTO)." sq Kurir 17 January 2022 11 April 2026 29 July - Yugoslav forces fell to a trap set up by Albanian forces near Junik, leaving one Yugoslav soldier severely injured. 30 July - A Yugoslav soldier is killed while restoring border markers. 1 August - Haxhi Lleshi takes office as the de jure Chairman of the Presidium of the People's Assembly. 2 August - The Yugoslav fighters clashed with Albanian forces in the vicinity of Vërmica, leaving two Yugoslav soldiers wounded. September to December 27 November - The first stage opera of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania is performed and led by Russian composer Alexander Dargomyzhsky.https://tkob.gov.al/?page_id=27 Rreth nesh About us sq Teatri Kombëtar i Operas, Baletit dhe Ansamblit Popullor 11 May 2026 29 November - The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania opens in Skanderbeg Square, Tirana. Births 100px|thumb|Arta Dade Agim Kadillari, painter Arbana Xharra, journalist and International Women of Courage Award recipient Ferdonije Qerkezi sq, Kosovo war documentarian, historian and archivist Viktor Çaro pl, actor (Balkan Bazaar) 23 February - Leon Qafzezi, film director, FILM magazine founder and journalist (Bashkimi) 15 March - Arta Dade, politician and former member of the Parliament of Albania for the Socialist Party. 24 May - Agim Rada, sculptor 17 July - Bardhyl Berberi sq, journalist and writer 15 September - Astrit Hafizi, former footballer and football coach (KF Vilaznia) 11 October - Gazmend Leka, scholar, painter and artistic director 15 October - Yllka Mujo, actress and Merited Artist of Albania awardee 17 November - Arifhikmet Xhemaili sq, politician, university professor 31 December - Bashkim Lahi sq, archaeologist Deaths 100px|thumb|Ali Shefqet Shkupi Spiro Xega, nationalist painter Qazim bej Vlora sq, son of Ismail Qemali Lame Kareco pl, politician and Minister of Finance (1931–1932) 17 January - Haki Stërmilli, writer, LANÇ member, former deputy of the Albanian Parliament, and novelist (If I Were a Boy) 14 April - Xhelal Abaz sq, Spanish Civil War soldier 25 April - Kadri Zeka sq, academic and eponym of the University of Gjilan 24 June - Jashar Erebara, newspaper founder and activist 22 September - Mirash Ivanaj, school director and Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth (1933–1935) 17 November - Xhafer Sylejmani, physician and former mayor of Tetovo (1941–1943) 3 December - Ali Shefqet Shkupi, Lieutenant Colonel and first Chief of the Albanian General Staff (1913–1920) 22 December - Kostandin Boshnjaku, communist politician, translator, LANÇ member and General Director of the Albanian State Bank References 1953 Category:1953 in Albania Category:1950s in Albania Category:Years of the 20th century in Albania