What major events have happened in Lithuania in the past 100 years?

In the past century, Lithuania has experienced significant events including its Declaration of Independence from Russia in 1918, the subsequent occupation by the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany during World War II, and its re-establishment of independence in 1990 following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Lithuania joined the European Union and NATO in 2004, marking its integration into Western political and economic structures. Additionally, the country has faced challenges such as economic transitions and demographic changes in the post-Soviet era.