The Berlin Wall By georgelucasfilms May 8, 1945 Berlin is divided Oct 29, 1946 30 Day Interzone to travel between sectors Apr 1, 1948 Berlin blockade wall started Berlin blocked off all main sources. Jun 23, 1948 Currency Reform in all sectors Jun 25, 1948 Start of Berlin airlift May 12, 1949 End of Berlin Blockade May 24, 1949 West Germany was founded. Sep 30, 1949 End of Berlin airlift Oct 7, 1949 East Germany was founded. Jan 31, 1950 Hydrogen Bomb was developed May 26, 1952 The Wall closing between East and West Germany Jun 26, 1963 J.F.K visits the city of Berlin. Nov 9, 1989 Berlin wall is open Oct 3, 1990 Germany is Joined Aug 14, 2014 Brandenburg Gate closed Dec 17, 2014 West Berlin visits East Berlin