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The Red Army captures Berlin, Berlin is divided into a Soviet sector in the east, and US, British and French sectors in the west.
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At the instigation of the Soviet Military administration the demarcation line between East and West Germany is safeguarded.
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A 30 day valid Interzonenpass is required to travel between the sectors in Germany.
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Currency reform in Berlin, Berlin is divided into two different currency zones.
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Begin of the Berlin blockade.
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Berlin Airlift begins.
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Soviet forces blockade West Berlin, geographically an island in communist-controlled East Germany. The allies supply the city with continuous airlifts.
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The Federal Republic of Germany West Germany is founded on 12 May. On the 24 May, the German Democratic Republic East Germany is founded.
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End of Berlin blockade.
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Federal Republic of Germany is founded
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Border between East and West Germany and between East Germany and West Berlin is closed. Only the border between East and West Berlin is still opened.
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Riots over working conditions are caused by building workers. To suppress the protests The Red Army steps in.
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Uprising of East Berlin building workers against the imposition of increased working norms, suppression by Red Army tanks.
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Uprising of East Berlin building workers against the imposition of increased working norms, suppression by Red Army tanks.
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Leaving East Germany without permission is forbidden and violations are prosecuted with prison up to three years.
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The Berlin sectorial border between East and West Berlin is closed, barriers are built.
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Brandenburg Gate is closed.
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All crossing points are closed for West Berlin citizens
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President J. F. Kennedy visits Berlin and says: "Ich bin ein Berliner." ("I am a Berliner.")