Historical Events tagged with "sovietunion"
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Lithuania Declares Independence
On February 16, 1918, representatives of the Council of Lithuania convened in Vilnius to sign the Act of Independence, which proclaimed Lithuania as an independent state. This monumental decision emerged amidst the tumult of World War I and the disintegration of the Russian Empire. The Act was a direct result of Lithuania's desire to restore its sovereignty after over a century of foreign domination, primarily by Russia and Germany. The Council's unanimous vote marked a pivotal moment in Lithuanian history, reflecting the aspirations of the Lithuanian people for self-determination and national unity.
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