A significant event in 1989 that led to the end of communism in Eastern Europe was the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9. The Wall had divided East and West Berlin since 1961, serving as a symbol of the Cold War and the oppression of Eastern Bloc countries under communist regimes. Its demolition marked the beginning of the collapse of communist governments across Eastern Europe, as popular uprisings and peaceful protests gained momentum. The fall of the Berlin Wall not only symbolized the ideological shift towards democracy and capitalism but also paved the way for the reunification of Germany and broader European integration.