历史上的今天。（Today in History）

今天是2024年8月13日，历史上这一天发生了很多有趣的事件：

1. 1961年：东德开始修建柏林墙，阻止东柏林人前往西柏林，这一事件深刻地影响了冷战时期的世界格局。

2. 1990年：拉脱维亚宣布恢复独立，成为苏联解体后的独立国家。

Today is August 13th, and many interesting events have happened on this day in history:

1. 1961: East Germany began constructing the Berlin Wall to prevent East Berliners from fleeing to West Berlin, an event that profoundly impacted the global dynamics during the Cold War.

2. 1990: Latvia declared the restoration of its independence, becoming one of the independent states after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

“成功不是终点，失败也不是致命的：重要的是继续前进的勇气。” — 温斯顿·丘吉尔

希望这句名言能激励你继续追求自己的目标，无论遇到什么困难都不要放弃！
Here’s an encouraging quote for you:

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston Churchill

I hope this quote inspires you to keep pursuing your goals, no matter the challenges you face!