On 29 May 1453, Sultan Mehmed II conquered Constantinople and made it the capital of the Ottoman Empire. The collapse of Constantinople increased fear and panic in Europe. Gjergj Kastrioti, tried to use the state created to provide military and financial aid for coping with Ottoman fury. He sent delegates to Naples, Rome, Venice and Ragusa. But more promises were made. Only Ragusa was activated to create a coalition between Albanians, Hungarians and Serbs against the Ottoman threat.
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5 May 1786, Sultan forgives Mahmut Pasha Bushatlliu
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5 May 1842, was born the first teacher of Albanian language Jorgji Karbunara
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5 May 1888, the migrant Grigor Nuka leaves his fortune for the benefit of the Albanian language
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5 May 1906, in Leskovik were held the first battles between Albanian patriots and Ottoman forces
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5 May 1913, the Governemt of Vlora starts reforming the reorganization of the judicial system