The Berlin Wall, a symbol of the Cold War, fell on November 9, 1989, signifying the end of decades of division between East and West Berlin. It was a monumental moment in history when East German authorities announced that their citizens were free to cross into West Germany.
The fall was unexpected, but it came after increasing pressure from the East German populace and other peaceful revolutions in Eastern Europe. Thousands of people gathered at the Wall, singing, celebrating, and breaking down sections of the concrete barrier. This historical event paved the way towards German reunification, which formally concluded in 1990.
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