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
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.
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. 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. 29 November - The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania opens in Skanderbeg Square, Tirana.
Births
Agim Kadillari, painter Arbana Xharra, journalist and International Women of Courage Award recipient , Kosovo war documentarian, historian and archivist , 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 - , 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 - , politician, university professor 31 December - , archaeologist
Deaths
Spiro Xega, nationalist painter , son of Ismail Qemali , 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 - , Spanish Civil War soldier 25 April - , 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
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