History

How many years was the Berlin Wall standing?

28 years

Background

The Berlin Wall stood for 28 years, from 1961 to 1989. It split East and West Berlin right through the middle of the city. Families were torn apart. More than 140 people died trying to escape. On November 9, 1989 the wall was finally opened.

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