nov 28, 1912 - Albania independent from the Ottoman Empire
Description:
On this day, Albania formally declared independence from the Ottoman Empire after the end of the Balkan Wars. Albania's sovereignty has seen threats since then, namely when it became a protectorate of the Axis Powers during World War II. Following the war, Albania languished under a dictatorship for several decades before establishing a republic.Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 28, 1912
Now
~ 112 years ago