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.
11-12 March – Congress of Estonia convened, and declared itself as constitutional representative of Estonian people. 18 March – elections to Supreme Soviet of Estonia. The most seats (43) were won by Estonian Popular Front. 30 March – Supreme Soviet of Estonia declared a transitional period for independence. In addition, the validity of Soviet power in Estonia was denied.
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. 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.
30 June-2 July – National Song and Dance Festival in Tallinn.
3 April – the leader of Estonian Popular Front Edgar Savisaar was elected to Prime Minister by Supreme Soviet of Estonia.
Estonian School of Diplomacy was established.
Births 4 October – Signy Aarna, footballer See also 1990 in Estonian television
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