What Happened on November 9, 1989

Historical Events

Fall of the Berlin Wall

East Berlin opens its borders at Checkpoint Charlie after thousands arrive after a bureaucratic error announces restrictions on travel to the West had lifted

1989 Highlights

About November 9, 1989

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: When I See You Smile - Bad English
  • UK #1 Song: All Around The World - Lisa Stansfield