25 years ago today the Berlin Wall fell. Germany commemorates andcelebrates.

9th November 1989 after months of political pressure the Berlin Wall was forced down. Germany could begin to celebrate and hope for freedom for all its citizens.

BBC tells the history in 60 seconds

To celebrate 25 years since "der Mauerfall" Berlin created a "Lichtgrenze"- a light border along the route where the wall originally was. 

Here are thousands of people celebrating and hoping for freedom 25 years ahold today.

This video also gives a very succinct and fascinating version of the events!

The Berlin wall - This is another great link to read and watch more about the Berlin wall.