The Croatian Parliament adopts the decision to launch the process of dissolution from other Yugoslav republics and proclaims the sovereign and independent Republic of Croatia, as clearly expressed by Croatian citizens during the referendum held on May 19, 1991.
Croatian authorities are slowly losing control over Baranja and parts of Eastern Slavonia as local Serbian police and militia are taking over the territory. They are supported by the Yugoslav People's Army.
The three-month attack on Vukovar begins, launched by the Yugoslav People's Army and militia.
Vukovar succumbs to military occupation.
The Serbian regions of Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium are established as a part of the Republic of Serbian Krajina; set up in the occupied Croatian territories.
The Basic Agreement on the Region of Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (Erdut Agreement) is signed as the basis for peaceful reintegration.
The UN Security Council adopts Resolution 1307 and sets up the UN Transitional Authority in Eastern Slavonia – UNTAES, marking the beginning of the peaceful reintegration process.
The first 3000 out of 5000 UNTAES soldiers are deployed in the Danube region.
The Economic Agreement on the Trade of Goods between free and occupied Croatian territories is signed.
80% of the heavy weapons in the area are removed in three weeks.
For the first time after five years, telephone lines between Vukovar and the rest of the country are re-established.
The Osijek – Klisa – Vukovar road is opened.
The Agreement on the Normalization of Relations between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Croatia is signed in Belgrade. This agreement is important for ensuring the general stability of the region.
On All Saints' Day, for the first time after they fled from the region, thousands of Croatian refugees go to the cemeteries in the areas administered by UNTAES.
Local elections are held, labelled as free and just by the UN.
Croatian construction companies begin the reconstruction of the residential buildings in the Vukovar area.
The Croatian kuna (HRK) is introduced as the official currency of the Danube region.
The first train from Vinkovci to Vukovar runs since the occupation.
Croatian President Franjo Tuđman comes to Vukovar by taking the “Train of Peace”, and says in his speech, “A winner who cannot forgive plants the seed of new divisions and future evils…the Croatian people do not want that.”
The official massive return of refugees and displaced persons begins.
Croatian national emblems are put up on the border crossings.
The Agreement on the Introduction of the Croatian Education System in the Danube Region is signed.
The UN Security Council adopts Resolution 1145 which concludes the UNTAES mandate.
The peaceful reintegration concludes and the date marks the full reclamation of the Croatian territory to the Republic of Croatia.