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47 Moments
2024
Lithuanian Social Democrats Win Majority in Landmark Election
Gitanas Nausėda Wins 2024 Lithuanian Presidency by Landslide, Promises Economic Stability and Equality
2022
Lithuania bans the passage of EU sanctioned goods across its territory and into Russian exclave of Kaliningrad
2015
Lithuania adopts the euro as its currency, replacing the litas and becoming the 19th member of the Eurozone
2009
First Lithuanian female president, Dalia Grybauskaite re-elected for second term.
2001
1990
Statehood Restoration Day.
Establishment of central bank for financial oversight and monetary control in the country.
1939
Soviet-Lithuanian pact emphasizes non-aggression and friendly ties.
Nazi ultimatum for Klaipeda region ceded by Lithuania. Decision accepted in two days.
1933
Darius and Girenas' pioneering flight contribution to aviation history from emigrant pilots.
1924
1921
1920
Soviet Russia recognizes and establishes diplomatic ties with independent Lithuania.
1918
First Provisional Constitution adopted with Prime Minister Augustinas Voldemaras leading the government.
Formation of Riflemen's Union for culture and citizen protection purposes in Lithuania's history.
Re-establishing independence through signed Act for Lithuania's independent state.
1917
1914
First gymnasium in Vilnius emphasizes national language usage, enhancing cultural identity and education quality.
1907
Uniting Lithuanian cities for cooperation and collaboration through a new organization.
1863
Book smuggling in Lithuania preserves culture, resists oppression under Russian rule, aiding resistance efforts.
Revival Movement Grows in Popularity Among Lithuanian Residents
1862
Resistance against Russian rule in Lithuania displays people's defiance and uprising spirit.
1830
Uprising against Russian rule in Poland marks resistance and struggle.
1791
Creation of pioneering European constitution by The Great Sejm for Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
1773
First partition of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth leads to territorial losses for Lithuania.
1635
Treaty of Stuhmsdorf: Ending Polish-Swedish War, Commonwealth gains Livonia control.
1618
Truce of Deulino: End of Polish-Russian war marked by peace agreement after hostilities cease.
1605
Polish-Lithuanian army defeats Swedish forces at Battle of Kircholm in significant historic triumph.