The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989, serving as a powerful symbol of the end of the Cold War in Europe. Its fall marked the collapse of the Iron Curtain that had divided East and West Germany since 1961. The wall's dismantling was indicative of the broader political transformations across Eastern Europe, where communist regimes were losing power. This event paved the way for German reunification, which officially took place on October 3, 1990. The end of the Berlin Wall not only signified the reunification of Germany, but also represented a significant shift towards democracy and the collapse of Soviet influence in Eastern Europe.