At the head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), on May 8th, 1997, was appointed after Gjergj Tenet from a family of Albanian emigrants, originating from the Albanian Riviera.
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8 August 1686, the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa requested the closure of the port of Durres
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8 August 1854, broke out the revolt of bread in the city of Shkodra
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8 August 1914, the International Commission of Control announced the decision to remove the international forces from Albania
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8 August 1925, was born in Berat the dissident writer Kasem Trebeshina
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8 August 1928, was born the pioneer of the Albanian scene and screen, Besa Imami