Lithuania Declares Independence: First Baltic State Breaks Free
The Council of Lithuania unanimously adopted the Act of Independence, formally declaring the nation a sovereign state free from Russian and German control. This bold move established the legal foundation for modern Lithuania, allowing it to eventually secure international recognition despite subsequent occupation by Soviet forces.
February 16, 1918
108 years ago
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