Sep 21, 20261 min read
The first Berlin Wall crossing to open
Harald Jager opened the Bornholmer Strasse crossing without official orders as thousands gathered and the crowd continued to grow.
Thousands gather at Bornholmer Strasse
This was the first Berlin Wall crossing to open. Thousands arrived at Bornholmer Strasse, but the guards had no orders to open.
Harald Jager's decision
With the crowd growing, Harald Jager decided to act. He opened the gates without official orders.
East Berliners cross to the West
East Berliners crossed into the West cheering.
