feb 1, 1961 - Construction of the Berlin Wall
Description:
Solidified the Iron Curtain divide between East and West Berlin, symbolizing the ideological and political rift between communism and democracy during the Cold War. It physically separated East and West Berlin, preventing East Germans from fleeing to the West, and became a potent symbol of Cold War tensions.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 1, 1961
Now
~ 65 years ago