Javier's timeline By Javierrodriguez May 4, 1945 allies divided germany into 4 zones Period: May 4, 1945 to May 4, 2000 Javier's timeline Sep 2, 1945 WWII ended May 4, 1947 Cold war started May 4, 1952 Puerto Rico becomes a commonwealth Nov 1, 1955 Vietnam war started May 4, 1959 Fidel Castro takes power in cuba Apr 30, 1975 Vietnam war ended May 4, 1985 mikhail Gorbachor becomes soviet leader May 4, 1991 Soviet Union falls May 4, 1991 Cold war ended May 4, 1998 Veenzuelans elect Hugo chave 2 as president