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.[1]
11-12 March – Congress of Estonia convened, and declared itself as constitutional representative of Estonian people.[1]
30 March – Supreme Soviet of Estonia declared a transitional period for independence. In addition, the validity of Soviet power in Estonia was denied.[1]
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.[1]
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.[1]
30 June-2 July – National Song and Dance Festival in Tallinn.[2]
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