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May 1945
The Red Army captures Berlin, Berlin is divided into a Soviet sector in the east, and US, British and French sectors in the west. -
June 1946
At the instigation of the Soviet Military administration the demarcation line between East and West Germany is safeguarded. -
October 1946
A 30 day valid Interzonenpass is required to travel between the sectors in Germany. -
June 1948
Currency reform in Berlin, Berlin is divided into two different currency zones. -
June 1948
Begin of the Berlin blockade. -
June 1948
Berlin Airlift begins. -
1949 (1949)
Soviet forces blockade West Berlin, geographically an island in communist-controlled East Germany. The allies supply the city with continuous airlifts. -
1949 (1949)
The Federal Republic of Germany West Germany is founded on 12 May. On the 24 May, the German Democratic Republic East Germany is founded. -
May 1949
End of Berlin blockade. -
May 1949
Federal Republic of Germany is founded
(West Germany). -
October 1949
German Democratic Republic is founded
(East Germany). -
May 1952
Border between East and West Germany and between East Germany and West Berlin is closed. Only the border between East and West Berlin is still opened. -
1953(1953)
Riots over working conditions are caused by building workers. To suppress the protests The Red Army steps in. -
June 1953
Uprising of East Berlin building workers against the imposition of increased working norms, suppression by Red Army tanks. -
November 1953
Uprising of East Berlin building workers against the imposition of increased working norms, suppression by Red Army tanks. -
December 1957
Leaving East Germany without permission is forbidden and violations are prosecuted with prison up to three years. -
August 1961
The Berlin sectorial border between East and West Berlin is closed, barriers are built. -
August 1961
Brandenburg Gate is closed. -
August 1961
All crossing points are closed for West Berlin citizens -
June 1963
President J. F. Kennedy visits Berlin and says: "Ich bin ein Berliner." ("I am a Berliner.")