Lithuania Historical Review
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1201 | The Crusaders invade the Baltic Region |
| 1236 - 63 | The ruler, Mindaugas, unites the small principalities into one strong state. |
| 1251 | Mindaugas is baptized and adopts Christianity. He is declared King of Lithuania |
| 1410 | Lithuania and Poland rout the knights at the Battle of Zalgiris. |
| 1522 | The first printing house is founded in Lithuania. |
| 1547 | Protestantism extends its influence in Lithuania. |
| 1569 | Union of Poland and Lithuania. |
| 1579 | The University of Lithuania is founded. |
| 1656 - 60 | The Lithuanian - Swedish war. |
| 1709 - 1710 | The Great Plague in Lithuania. |
| 1795 | Lithuania is carved up and annexed to Russia. |
| 1812 | Napoleon invades Lithuania. |
| 1831 | Rebellion in Lithuania against annexation to Russia. |
| 1863 | Another anti - Russian rebellion. |
| 1864 - 1904 | The introduction of the Russian alphabet. Use of the Latin alphabet is forbidden. |
| 1915 | Germany captures Lithuania. |
| 1918 | Lithuania declares independence. |
| 1919 | Poland captures Eastern Lithuania including Vilnius, the capital city. |
| 1922 | Lithuania declares itself a parliamentary republic. The house of representatives is known as the Siemas. |
| 1939 | The Nazi - Soviet pact allows Russian control of the 3 Baltic States. |
| 1940 | Lithuania is captured by Germany and again annexed to the Soviet Union in 1944. |
| 1990 | Lithuania declares independence from Russia. |
| 1991 | Lithuania joins the UN. |
| 1993 | Lithuania joins the Council of Europe. |
| 2004 | Lithuania will become a member of the EU and NATO. |