The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989, symbolizing the end of the Cold War and the division between East and West Germany. This momentous event marked the collapse of the communist regime in East Germany and paved the way for German reunification. The Wall had been erected in 1961 to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West, and its fall signified a broader movement toward democracy in Eastern Europe. The event was celebrated worldwide, representing a triumph for freedom and a pivotal moment in modern history, leading to significant geopolitical changes.