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1991 in Croatia

Explore 8 historical events and records for Croatia in 1991.

Historical records for Croatia in 1991

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June

Croatian and Slovenian Independence

Tudjman, Franjo ยท Zagreb ยท President of Croatia ยท Warfare / Balkan Wars, 3rd

Proclaims Croatian independence from Yugoslavia.

Croatian Independence

Tudjman, Franjo ยท Zagreb ยท President of Croatia ยท Warfare / Balkan Wars, 3rd

Croatia declares independence from Yugoslavia.

July

Croatian War

Spegelj, Martin ยท Croatia ยท Croatian Commander ยท Warfare / Balkan Wars, 3rd

Organises Croatian defence as fighting escalates.

August

Siege of Vukovar

Dedakovic, Mile ยท Vukovar ยท Croatian Commander ยท Warfare / Balkan Wars, 3rd

Commands Croatian defence during the siege.

Siege of Vukovar Begins

Tudjman, Franjo ยท Vukovar ยท President of Croatia ยท Warfare / Balkan Wars, 3rd

Directs Croatia during the defense of Vukovar.

October

Siege of Dubrovnik Begins

Tudjman, Franjo ยท Dubrovnik ยท President of Croatia ยท Warfare / Balkan Wars, 3rd

Leads Croatia as Yugoslav forces attack the Dubrovnik region.

November

Fall of Vukovar

Tudjman, Franjo ยท Vukovar ยท President of Croatia ยท Warfare / Balkan Wars, 3rd

Leads Croatia as its defenders lose Vukovar.

Other events (month unknown)

Ladic Croatia Goalkeeping Foundations

Ladiฤ‡, Draลพen ยท Zagreb ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Draลพen Ladiฤ‡ establishes himself among the Croatian national side's most experienced goalkeepers, providing composure as the team begins its independent international history.

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