Memories of Berlin Wall coming down | Newsround

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On 9 November 1989, East Germany's rulers gave permission for the Berlin wall's gates to be opened. We speak to Vivien and Sabrina, who were children in Berlin at the time. They tell Newsround about their memories of when they found out about the news.

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