The Berlin Wall came down in 1989, specifically on November 9. This event was a critical moment in history that symbolized the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany. It marked the collapse of the barrier that had divided East and West Berlin since its construction in 1961, representing the broader failure of communist regimes in Eastern Europe. The fall of the Berlin Wall was significant not only for Germany but also for Europe and the world, leading to the democratization of several Eastern European countries and significant geopolitical shifts, ultimately culminating in the dissolution of the Soviet Union.