Construction of the Berlin Wall was commenced by the government...

Construction of the Berlin Wall was commenced by the government of the GDR on 13 August 1961. It included guard towers placed along large concrete walls, accompanied by a wide area (later known as the "death strip") that contained anti-vehicle trenches, beds of nails and other defenses.

You all recall it coming down; but how many were around on that date?

Robin Williams/Date of death

11 August 2014