On which date does Lithuania celebrate Statehood Day, in memory of the coronation of Mindaugas?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 6 July
- Step 1: The coronation is dated to 1253. Step 2. Statehood Day is held on 6 July. Answer: 6 July. Why not the others: 16 February and 11 March are the days of the 1918 act and the 1990 act, and 23 August is the date of the Baltic Way.
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