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Sabiha Kasimati, Albanian ichthyologist (born 1912) executed with 21 others
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Sabiha Kasimati
Albanian ichthyologist
Sabiha Kasimati was an Albanian professor of biology and ichthyologist, cited as one of the first women scientists in Albania. She was arrested by the communist regime on 20 February 1951, after the bombing of the Soviet embassy, and a few days later was executed without trial…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
1951 executions in Albania
Execution without trial of 22 intellectuals
The People's Republic of Albania executed 22 intellectuals without trial on 26 February 1951, as ordered by Enver Hoxha. They were accused of bombing the Soviet embassy in Tirana. The victims were 21 men and 1 woman. One day earlier, Jonuz Kaceli was killed while accused of the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
February 26
Day of the year
February 26 is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 308 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)