History

In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?

1989

Background

The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989. A spokesman of the East German government surprisingly announced open borders. Thousands of people rushed to the crossings. Guards opened the gates without any order. Shortly after, Germany was reunified.

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