Germany

  • End Of WWII

    The Red Army captures Berlin and the city is divided into 4 sectors
  • Berlin Wall construction

    Border between East and West Germany is closed and construction begins
  • JFK

    JFK visits Berlin and declares, "Ich bin ein Berliner."
  • Coming together

    East and West Germany establish formal diplomatic ties
  • Reagan

    Ronald Reagen vistits Berlin and orders the Soviet Leader to tear down the wall
  • Last Death

    Chris Gueffroy is the last person to be killed trying to cross the Wall.
  • Refugees

    The Hungarian government opens border for East German refugees More than 13,000 East Germans escape into Austria.
  • Open For Business

    The Brandenburg gate is opened
  • Reunited

    Germany is formally reunited