Schabowski's press conference led to the opening of what?
German Stock Exchange
Berlin Zoo
The Berlin Wall
Brandenburg Gate
Answer
The fall of the Berlin Wall, a pivotal moment in history, was triggered by Günter Schabowski's press conference on November 9, 1989. Schabowski, an East German official, mistakenly announced the immediate opening of the Berlin Wall during a live broadcast.
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