Fall of the Berlin Wall

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East Germany opens its border and crowds cross the Berlin Wall, a symbol of the Cold War's end.

Date: November 9, 1989 · On this day · View on map
Countries: Germany
Regions: Europe
Importance: ★★★★★
Sources: Wikipedia: Fall of the Berlin Wall

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