1990 in Estonia

Estonia-related events during the year of 1990

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This article lists events that occurred during 1990 in Estonia.

Incumbents

Events

  • 22 February – The Estonian legislature affirmed the declaration, where immediate negotiations with Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union were demanded to restore the independence of Estonia.[1]
  • 11-12 March – Congress of Estonia convened, and declared itself as constitutional representative of Estonian people.[1]
  • 18 March – elections to Supreme Soviet of Estonia. The most seats (43) were won by Estonian Popular Front.[1]
  • 30 March – Supreme Soviet of Estonia declared a transitional period for independence. In addition, the validity of Soviet power in Estonia was denied.[1]
  • 8 May – the first five articles of 1938 Constitution of Estonia was reinstated. In addition the formal name of independent Estonia (i.e. the Republic of Estonia) was restored; also state emblems, the flag and the hymn was restored. The Supreme Soviet is thereafter translated as the Supreme Council.[1]
  • mid-May – President of the Soviet Union annulled Estonia's declaration of independence. About 2,000 pro-Soviet activists tried to occupy the parliament building.[1]
  • 30 June-2 July – National Song and Dance Festival in Tallinn.[2]

Births

Deaths

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Estonia". Political Chronology of Europe. Europa Publications. 2003. ISBN 978-1-135-35687-3. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  2. ^ Toivo Miljan (2004). "Chronology". Historical Dictionary of Estonia. USA: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-6571-6.
  3. ^ "Signy Aarna - Estonia - WEURO". UEFA.com. Retrieved 19 May 2021.