In the history of Lithuania, on which historic date did the Council of Lithuania (Lietuvos Taryba) adopt the Act of Independence in Vilnius?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 16 February 1918
- Step 1: On 16 February 1918, twenty signatories led by Jonas Basanavičius signed the Act declaring the restoration of an independent democratic state. Answer: 16 February 1918. Why not the others: 11 March 1990 is Re-Establishment of Independence, 6 July is Statehood Day, and 15 July is Žalgiris.
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