Statehood Day (Lithuania)
Statehood Day is an annual public holiday in Lithuania celebrated on July 6 to commemorate the coronation in 1253 of Mindaugas as the only King of Lithuania.[1] The exact day of the event is disputable and was chosen according to the hypothesis of Edvardas Gudavičius, formulated in 1989. The day has officially been celebrated since 1991.
| Statehood Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Lithuania |
| Significance | Commemorate the coronation in 1253 of Mindaugas as the first and only King of Lithuania |
| Date | 6 July |
| Next time | 6 July 2021 |
| Frequency | Annual |
See also
- Statehood Day in other countries
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