On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall, a symbol of the division between East Germany and West Germany, was opened, allowing people to cross freely for the first time in nearly 30 years. This event marked a significant moment in history, as it signaled the decline of communism in Eastern Europe and the beginning of the reunification of Germany. The fall of the wall was celebrated by thousands of people who gathered to tear it down, marking the end of a divided city and a divided nation. This event also paved the way for the eventual reunification of Germany on October 3, 1990, and inspired movements for freedom across Eastern Europe.