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Fall of the Berlin Wall
Symbol of Cold War division crumbles; German reunification and Soviet collapse follow
1989 ๐ฉ๐ช Germany Modern History
๐ Key Facts
1
Berlin Wall built in 1961 โ divided families and the world; stood for 28 years
2
Fell on 9 November 1989 as crowds from both sides tore it down with hammers
3
Triggered German reunification (1990) and the dissolution of the Soviet Union (1991)
"Gorby! Gorby!" โ crowds chanted Gorbachev's name as the wall fell on 9 November 1989
Quick Reference
Era
๐ Modern History
Region
๐ฉ๐ช Germany
Year
1989
Summary
Symbol of Cold War division crumbles; German reunification and Soviet collapse follow