1990 in Estonia

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See also:	Other events of 1990 Timeline of Estonian history

This article lists events that occurred during 1990 in Estonia .

Events

• 22 February – The Estonian legislature affirmed the declaration, where immediate negotiations with Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union were demanded to restore the independence of Estonia. ^[1]

• 11-12 March – Congress of Estonia convened, and declared itself as constitutional representative of Estonian people. ^[1]
• 18 March – elections to Supreme Soviet of Estonia. The most seats (43) were won by Estonian Popular Front. ^[1]
• 30 March – Supreme Soviet of Estonia declared a transitional period for independence. In addition, the validity of Soviet power in Estonia was denied. ^[1]

• 8 May – the first five articles of 1938 Constitution of Estonia was reinstated. In addition the formal name of independent Estonia (i.e. the Republic of Estonia) was restored; also state emblems, the flag and the hymn was restored. The Supreme Soviet is thereafter translated as the Supreme Council. ^[1]
• mid-May – President of the Soviet Union annulled Estonia's declaration of independence. About 2,000 pro-Soviet activists tried to occupy the parliament building. ^[1]

• 30 June-2 July – National Song and Dance Festival in Tallinn. ^[2]

• 3 April – the leader of Estonian Popular Front Edgar Savisaar was elected to Prime Minister by Supreme Soviet of Estonia. ^[1]

• Estonian School of Diplomacy was established.

Births

• 4 October – Signy Aarna, footballer ^[3]

See also

• 1990 in Estonian television

References

1. "Estonia". Political Chronology of Europe. Europa Publications. 2003. ISBN   978-1-135-35687-3 . Retrieved 8 April 2022.
2. Toivo Miljan (2004). "Chronology". Historical Dictionary of Estonia. USA: Scarecrow Press. ISBN   978-0-8108-6571-6.
3. "Signy Aarna - Estonia - WEURO". UEFA . Retrieved 19 May 2021.