History of 9 November: If we look at history, every day has its own significance. Some day there is a festival, some day there is a special day and some day there is a special history. Let us today introduce you to the history of 9 November.
Although many big things were done in the world on this day, but it is very important for India and Germany. Let us know why and how.
the berlin wall fell
The Berlin Wall that separated Germany into two parts was demolished by the people on 9 November 1989. This was a historic moment in itself, when the people of the eastern part and the people of the western part of Germany came together. This wall was constructed on 13 August 1961. It was constructed by East Germany (German Democratic Republic). The purpose of building the wall was to prevent people from East Germany from going to West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany).
Why was the wall built
When World War II ended and Nazi Germany’s army was defeated, Germany was divided into four parts. East Germany was under the control of the Soviet Union, while West Germany was placed under the protection of America, Britain and France. East Germany had a communist government, while West Germany had a democratic system. Due to this, a lot of differences started arising between these two parts. The Cold War also played an important role in this difference.
The situation became so bad that millions of people from East Germany fled to West Germany in search of a better life and opportunity, where economic opportunities and personal freedom were greater. To stop this, a wall was built by East Germany.
The Berlin Wall was approximately 155 kilometers long and had barbed wire, guard towers, trenches. It was built in such a way that no one could cross it. Even if someone tried to cross, he was in danger of severe punishment or death. Due to this one wall, relations between the people of Germany almost ended for 30 years, many families were separated. In a way, this is considered to be a form of ideological division, which was named Iron Carton at that time.
how did the wall fall
The fall of the Berlin Wall was a dark day for the Communist or, in English terms, the Communist regime. The people of Germany demonstrated unity by demolishing this wall and introduced one Germany. Its impact was seen all over the world. The day this wall fell, people were hugging each other after many years. In the last several years, many new generations were born who did not even know each other. This wall, built in the year 1961, was made a history by being demolished on 9 November 1989.
What happened was that on November 9, 1989, the government of East Germany held a press conference, in which Communist Party Secretary Günter Schabowski was addressing the press. He was asked a question as to when the people of East Germany could go to West Germany. He said “from now on”. Then people reached there and made a hole in this impenetrable wall and demolished it.
What is historical for India?
This is a matter of Germany, now let us know why this day is important for India.
The day of November 9 also has its own history in Indian history. At the time of independence, the Nawab of the princely state of Junagadh had decided to merge Junagadh with Pakistan, whereas most of the people of this region wanted merger with India. A referendum was held regarding this on 9 November 1947, in which more than 99 percent people voted in favor of joining India. In this way Junagadh merged with India.
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