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1990 in Lithuania

Explore 5 historical events and records for Lithuania in 1990.

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Historical records for Lithuania in 1990

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February

24 February 1990

Election

Landsbergis, Vytautus · President of Lithuania · Government / Government of Lithuania

The Nationalists defeat the Communists

March

11 March 1990

President of Lithuania

Landsbergis, Vytautus · President of Lithuania · Government / Government of Lithuania

Appointed President of Lithuania

12 March 1990

Election

Landsbergis, Vytautus · President of Lithuania · Government / Government of Lithuania

Elected President of Lithuania

12 March 1990

Independence of Lithuania

Landsbergis, Vytautus · President of Lithuania · Government / Government of Lithuania

Lithuania declares independence from Russia

25 March 1990

Invasion of Lithuania

Landsbergis, Vytautus · President of Lithuania · Government / Government of Lithuania

Russia sends in the tanks to discourage secession

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