01.09.1939
WW II started. Germany attacked Poland and sixteen days later, thee astern territories of the country were annexed by the Soviet Union (80th anniversary)
02.06.1979
In Warsaw, the Polish Pope uttered the memorable words: Let your Spirit descend (…) and renew the face of the earth! The face of this land!” (40th anniversary)
06.02.1989
The Round Table Talks started which led to the partially free elections in Poland (30th anniversary)
04.06.1989
The first, partially free, elections to theParliament took place. This date isconsidered as the end of Communism in Poland. The new chapter in the history of not only Poland but also of Europe and the world was started (30th anniversary)
12.03.1999
Poland, together with the Czech Republic and Hungary, joined NATO (20th anniversary)
01.05.2004
Poland joined the European Union (15th anniversary)