1990 in Estonia
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- 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]
- 18 March – elections to Supreme Soviet of Estonia. The most seats (43) were won by Estonian Popular Front.[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]
- 3 April – the leader of Estonian Popular Front Edgar Savisaar was elected to Prime Minister by Supreme Soviet of Estonia.[1]
- Estonian School of Diplomacy was established.
