The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, marked a significant moment in history, symbolizing the end of the Cold War. The wall had divided East Berlin and West Berlin since its construction in 1961, separating families and restricting movement between the two regions. As political changes swept through Eastern Europe, protests in East Germany grew, demanding more freedom. The East German government announced that citizens could cross the border freely, leading to thousands gathering at the wall. People began to dismantle it, celebrating the reunification of Germany and the end of decades of division.