Berlin Wall (oct 29, 1961 – dec 3, 1989)
Description:
The Soviets cut off overland routes to Berlin. English and American planes fly in supplies. In 1949, Germany divides: it becomes the Federal Republic in the West and the Democratic Republic in the East. A wall is built through the middle of Berlin to stop people crossing from one side to another.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 29, 1961
dec 3, 1989
~ 28 years