jan 16, 1961 - East Germany erects Berlin Wall
Description:
Throughout 1961, citizens of East Germany were fleeing from the Soviet state into the western owned German states. This embarrassed East Germany and damaged its economy. To combat this, a barrier was erected separating East Germany and East Berlin from the west. This wall halted the flow of refugees into West Germany and prevented western ideas flowing to the east.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 16, 1961
Now
~ 64 years ago