In the history of Lithuania, on which historic date did the Supreme Council of Lithuania, chaired by Vytautas Landsbergis, declare the restoration of Lithuanian independence?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 11 March 1990
- Step 1: On 11 March 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to declare independence, adopting the Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania. Answer: 11 March 1990. Why not the others: 16 February is 1918 independence, 13 January is Defenders of Freedom Day, and 23 August is Baltic Way.
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