August 21, 1991
Latvia declares renewal of its full independence after its occupation by the Soviet Union since 1940.
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On August 21, in the year 1991:
Latvia declares renewal of its full independence after its occupation by the Soviet Union since 1940.
Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of northern Europe.
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Why August 21, 1991 matters:
Latvia declares renewal of its full independence after its occupation by the Soviet Union since 1940.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
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Historical context: August 21, 1991
The 20th century brought change at a pace unprecedented in history: two world wars, the rise and fall of fascism and communism, decolonisation, the Cold War, the space race, and revolutions in science, technology, and human rights all compressed into one hundred years.
The event on this day: Latvia declares renewal of its full independence after its occupation by the Soviet Union since 1940.
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