In accordance with the Hallstein Doctrine, which requires Bonn to cut ties with states that recognise the GDR, West Germany breaks off relations with Cuba. The move comes after Fidel Castro recognises the GDR and announces an exchange of ambassadors.
17 January
1963
With Walter Ulbricht, the Soviet party and state leader Nikita S. Khrushchev visits the Wall on Friedrichstrasse on the eastern side of Checkpoint Charlie. His visit is occasioned by the 6th SED Party Conference.more
