1991 in Estonia

Estonia-related events during the year of 1991

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This article lists events that occurred during 1991 in Estonia.

Incumbents

Events

  • 3 March – 1991 Estonian independence referendum.[1]
  • Latvia and Estonia voted for independence from the Soviet Union.
  • The United States recognized the independence of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
  • 20 August – The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR recognized Estonian independence from the Soviet Union.
  • 22 August – Iceland is the first state to recognize the independent Republic of Estonia.[2]
  • 29 August – Sweden is the first country which opens an embassy in Estonia.[2]
  • 6 September – The Soviet Union recognized the independence of the Baltic States.

Births

  • 25 June - Liisi Rist, racing cyclist

Deaths

See also

  • 1991 in Estonian football
  • 1991 in Estonian television

References

  1. ^ "Estonia". Political Chronology of Europe. Europa Publications. 2003. ISBN 978-1-135-35687-3. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b Toivo Miljan (2004). "Chronology". Historical Dictionary of Estonia. USA: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-6571-6.