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January Events

Took place on January 11, 1991

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The 36th anniversary falls on January 11, 2027, in 79 days.

The January Events (Lithuanian: Sausio įvykiai) were a series of violent confrontations between the civilian population of Lithuania, supporting independence, and the Soviet Armed Forces. The events took place between 11 and 13 January 1991, after the restoration of independence by Lithuania.

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