ocr: Albania gainedindependence for the first time in its history in 1913. 1924-1939 Ahmet Zogu, crowned King Zogin 1928,in power. 1939-1943 Occupied by Italy. 1944 Communist state; - led by Enver Hoxha until 1985. 11948-1961 Pro-Soviet period. 1961-1978 Pro-Chinese period. 1981 Prime minister, Mehmet Shehu, shot dead. 1991 Democratic multiparty state.
