An independence referendum was held in Lithuania on 9 February 1991, eleven months after independence from the Soviet Union had been declared on 11 March 1990. Just over 93% of those voting voted in favour of independence, while the number of eligible voters voting "yes" was 76.5%, far exceeding the threshold of 50%. Independence was subsequently achieved in August 1991. The independence of the Republic of Lithuania was re-recognized by the United States on 2 September 1991 and by the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991.

Results

See also

  • 1991 Latvian independence and democracy referendum
  • 1991 Estonian independence referendum
  • 1991 Soviet Union referendum

References


Radoeka Vilnius Lithunia January 1999, fight for independence

Independence declaration 1990

19. svibnja 1991. Referendum o samostalnosti

Lithuanian Independence Recording The First Crack In The U.S.S.R.

On This Day, March 17 Lithuania rejects Soviet ultimatum on