Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler's Historical Timeline
Adolf Hitler is born
Adolf Hitler is born
Adolf Hitler becomes leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party
Adolf Hitler (20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician who was the dictator of Germany during the Nazi era, which lasted from 1933 until his suicide in 1945.
Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf, original title was the catchy "Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stup
Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf, original title was the catchy "Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stupidity and Cowardice"
President Paul von Hindenburg appoints Adolf Hitler as Reich Chancellor of Germany who forms a government with Franz von
President Paul von Hindenburg appoints Adolf Hitler as Reich Chancellor of Germany who forms a government with Franz von Papen
German Reichstag hastily passes the Enabling Act and President Paul von Hindenburg signs it the same day, granting Adolf
German Reichstag hastily passes the Enabling Act and President Paul von Hindenburg signs it the same day, granting Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers
Adolf Hitler names Hjalmar Schacht as President of Bank of Germany
Horace Greeley Hjalmar Schacht was a German economist, banker, politician, and co-founder of the German Democratic Party.
Adolf Hitler stages a bloody purge of the Nazi party in the "Night of the Long Knives"
Adolf Hitler stages a bloody purge of the Nazi party in the "Night of the Long Knives"
Adolf Hitler merges the offices of German Chancellor and President, declaring himself "Führer" (leader)
Führer is a German word meaning 'leader' or 'guide'. As a political title, it is strongly associated with Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945.
Adolf Hitler flies to Essen, Germany for the "Night of the Long Knives"
Adolf Hitler flies to Essen, Germany for the "Night of the Long Knives"
Adolf Hitler orders German rearmament in violation of the Treaty of Versailles
German rearmament was a policy and practice of rearmament carried out by Germany from 1918 to 1939 in violation of the Treaty of Versailles, which required German disarmament after World War I to…
German dictator Adolf Hitler breaks the Treaty of Versailles by sending troops into the demilitarized Rhineland
German dictator Adolf Hitler breaks the Treaty of Versailles by sending troops into the demilitarized Rhineland
XI Summer Olympic Games are opened by Adolf Hitler in Berlin
The 1936 Summer Olympics (German: Olympische Sommerspiele 1936), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad (German: Spiele der XI.
American sprinter Jesse Owens wins the 100 m in 10.3 seconds in front of Adolf Hitler in a famous race at the Berlin Oly
American sprinter Jesse Owens wins the 100 m in 10.3 seconds in front of Adolf Hitler in a famous race at the Berlin Olympics, the first of four gold medals he wins at the Games
Adolf Hitler informs his military leaders in a secret meeting of his intention to go to war
Adolf Hitler informs his military leaders in a secret meeting of his intention to go to war
The Treaty of Munich is signed by Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Édouard Daladier, and Neville Chamberlain, forcing Cze
The Treaty of Munich is signed by Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Édouard Daladier, and Neville Chamberlain, forcing Czechoslovakia to give territory to Germany. Chamberlain infamously declares "Peace for our time" upon his return to London.
Adolf Hitler demands self-determination for Sudeten Germans in Czechoslovakia
German Bohemians (German: Deutschböhmen und Deutschmährer; Czech: čeští Němci a moravští Němci), later known as Sudeten Germans (German: Sudetendeutsche; Czech: sudetští Němci), are ethnic Germans...
Adolf Hitler threatens Jews during his speech to the German Reichstag (Parliament)
Adolf Hitler (20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician who was the dictator of Germany during the Nazi era, which lasted from 1933 until his suicide in 1945.
Germany's Adolf Hitler and Italy's Benito Mussolini sign the "Pact of Steel" formalizing the 1936 alliance known as the
Germany's Adolf Hitler and Italy's Benito Mussolini sign the "Pact of Steel" formalizing the 1936 alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis
Failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler at Bürgerbräukeller beer hall in Munich, Germany; timebomb planted by workm
Failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler at Bürgerbräukeller beer hall in Munich, Germany; timebomb planted by workman Georg Elser explodes 13 minutes after Hitler's departure kills 8
Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler meet at Brenner Pass, where the Italian dictator agrees to join Germany's impending wa
Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler meet at Brenner Pass, where the Italian dictator agrees to join Germany's impending war effort in the west
Adolf Hitler orders preparations for the invasion of Britain (Operation Sealion)
Adolf Hitler orders preparations for the invasion of Britain (Operation Sealion)
Adolf Hitler indefinitely postpones Operation Sealion, the planned German invasion of Great Britain
Operation Sea Lion, also written as Operation Sealion (German: Unternehmen Seelöwe), was Nazi Germany's code name for their planned invasion of the United Kingdom.
RAF bombs Munich, Adolf Hitler promises "an attack on the capital of the Nazi movement would not go unpunished"
RAF bombs Munich, Adolf Hitler promises "an attack on the capital of the Nazi movement would not go unpunished"
Belgian King Leopold III visits Adolf Hitler
Leopold III (3 November 1901 – 25 September 1983) was King of the Belgians from 23 February 1934 until his abdication on 16 July 1951.
Hitler threatens Clemens August, Graf von Galen and Bishop of Münster
Clemens Augustinus Emmanuel Joseph Pius Anthonius Hubertus Marie Graf von Galen (16 March 1878 – 22 March 1946), better known as Clemens August Graf von Galen, was a German count, Bishop of Münster,...
Adolf Hitler views occupied Poltava in Ukraine
Adolf Hitler views occupied Poltava in Ukraine
Germany's planned invasion of England, Operation Sea Lion, is canceled by Adolf Hitler
Operation Sea Lion, also written as Operation Sealion (German: Unternehmen Seelöwe), was Nazi Germany's code name for their planned invasion of the United Kingdom.
Adolf Hitler visits Field Marshal Von Bock's headquarters in Ukraine
Moritz Albrecht Franz Friedrich Fedor von Bock (3 December 1880 – 4 May 1945) was a German Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshal) who served in the German Army during the Second World War.
Adolf Hitler names Anton Mussert "leader of the Dutch people"
Adolf Hitler names Anton Mussert "leader of the Dutch people"
Hitler orders combat against partisans in Russia and the Balkans
Hitler orders combat against partisans in Russia and the Balkans
Adolf Hitler declares "Total War" against the Allies
Adolf Hitler declares "Total War" against the Allies
German commander Dietrich von Choltitz surrenders Paris to the Free French forces of Philippe Leclerc, disobeying Adolf
German commander Dietrich von Choltitz surrenders Paris to the Free French forces of Philippe Leclerc, disobeying Adolf Hitler's orders to destroy the city. President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic Charles de Gaulle gives a famous speech at the Hôtel de Ville.
Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt led by German army officer Claus Von Stauffenberg
Claus Philipp Maria Justinian Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg was a German army officer who is best known for his failed attempt on 20 July 1944 to assassinate Adolf Hitler at the Wolf's Lair, part of...
Adolf Hitler (56) marries Eva Braun (33) in the Führerbunker, Berlin
Adolf Hitler (56) marries Eva Braun (33) in the Führerbunker, Berlin
Associated Historical Events
Adolf Hitler is born
Adolf Hitler is born
Adolf Hitler becomes leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party
Adolf Hitler (20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician who was the dictator of Germany during the Nazi era, which lasted from 1933 until his suicide in 1945.
Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf, original title was the catchy "Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stup
Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf, original title was the catchy "Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stupidity and Cowardice"
President Paul von Hindenburg appoints Adolf Hitler as Reich Chancellor of Germany who forms a government with Franz von
President Paul von Hindenburg appoints Adolf Hitler as Reich Chancellor of Germany who forms a government with Franz von Papen
German Reichstag hastily passes the Enabling Act and President Paul von Hindenburg signs it the same day, granting Adolf
German Reichstag hastily passes the Enabling Act and President Paul von Hindenburg signs it the same day, granting Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers
Adolf Hitler names Hjalmar Schacht as President of Bank of Germany
Horace Greeley Hjalmar Schacht was a German economist, banker, politician, and co-founder of the German Democratic Party.
Adolf Hitler stages a bloody purge of the Nazi party in the "Night of the Long Knives"
Adolf Hitler stages a bloody purge of the Nazi party in the "Night of the Long Knives"
Adolf Hitler merges the offices of German Chancellor and President, declaring himself "Führer" (leader)
Führer is a German word meaning 'leader' or 'guide'. As a political title, it is strongly associated with Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945.
Adolf Hitler flies to Essen, Germany for the "Night of the Long Knives"
Adolf Hitler flies to Essen, Germany for the "Night of the Long Knives"
Adolf Hitler orders German rearmament in violation of the Treaty of Versailles
German rearmament was a policy and practice of rearmament carried out by Germany from 1918 to 1939 in violation of the Treaty of Versailles, which required German disarmament after World War I to…
German dictator Adolf Hitler breaks the Treaty of Versailles by sending troops into the demilitarized Rhineland
German dictator Adolf Hitler breaks the Treaty of Versailles by sending troops into the demilitarized Rhineland
XI Summer Olympic Games are opened by Adolf Hitler in Berlin
The 1936 Summer Olympics (German: Olympische Sommerspiele 1936), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad (German: Spiele der XI.
American sprinter Jesse Owens wins the 100 m in 10.3 seconds in front of Adolf Hitler in a famous race at the Berlin Oly
American sprinter Jesse Owens wins the 100 m in 10.3 seconds in front of Adolf Hitler in a famous race at the Berlin Olympics, the first of four gold medals he wins at the Games
Adolf Hitler informs his military leaders in a secret meeting of his intention to go to war
Adolf Hitler informs his military leaders in a secret meeting of his intention to go to war
The Treaty of Munich is signed by Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Édouard Daladier, and Neville Chamberlain, forcing Cze
The Treaty of Munich is signed by Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Édouard Daladier, and Neville Chamberlain, forcing Czechoslovakia to give territory to Germany. Chamberlain infamously declares "Peace for our time" upon his return to London.
Adolf Hitler demands self-determination for Sudeten Germans in Czechoslovakia
German Bohemians (German: Deutschböhmen und Deutschmährer; Czech: čeští Němci a moravští Němci), later known as Sudeten Germans (German: Sudetendeutsche; Czech: sudetští Němci), are ethnic Germans...
Adolf Hitler threatens Jews during his speech to the German Reichstag (Parliament)
Adolf Hitler (20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician who was the dictator of Germany during the Nazi era, which lasted from 1933 until his suicide in 1945.
Germany's Adolf Hitler and Italy's Benito Mussolini sign the "Pact of Steel" formalizing the 1936 alliance known as the
Germany's Adolf Hitler and Italy's Benito Mussolini sign the "Pact of Steel" formalizing the 1936 alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis
Failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler at Bürgerbräukeller beer hall in Munich, Germany; timebomb planted by workm
Failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler at Bürgerbräukeller beer hall in Munich, Germany; timebomb planted by workman Georg Elser explodes 13 minutes after Hitler's departure kills 8
Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler meet at Brenner Pass, where the Italian dictator agrees to join Germany's impending wa
Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler meet at Brenner Pass, where the Italian dictator agrees to join Germany's impending war effort in the west
Adolf Hitler orders preparations for the invasion of Britain (Operation Sealion)
Adolf Hitler orders preparations for the invasion of Britain (Operation Sealion)
Adolf Hitler indefinitely postpones Operation Sealion, the planned German invasion of Great Britain
Operation Sea Lion, also written as Operation Sealion (German: Unternehmen Seelöwe), was Nazi Germany's code name for their planned invasion of the United Kingdom.
RAF bombs Munich, Adolf Hitler promises "an attack on the capital of the Nazi movement would not go unpunished"
RAF bombs Munich, Adolf Hitler promises "an attack on the capital of the Nazi movement would not go unpunished"
Belgian King Leopold III visits Adolf Hitler
Leopold III (3 November 1901 – 25 September 1983) was King of the Belgians from 23 February 1934 until his abdication on 16 July 1951.
Hitler threatens Clemens August, Graf von Galen and Bishop of Münster
Clemens Augustinus Emmanuel Joseph Pius Anthonius Hubertus Marie Graf von Galen (16 March 1878 – 22 March 1946), better known as Clemens August Graf von Galen, was a German count, Bishop of Münster,...
Adolf Hitler views occupied Poltava in Ukraine
Adolf Hitler views occupied Poltava in Ukraine
Germany's planned invasion of England, Operation Sea Lion, is canceled by Adolf Hitler
Operation Sea Lion, also written as Operation Sealion (German: Unternehmen Seelöwe), was Nazi Germany's code name for their planned invasion of the United Kingdom.
Adolf Hitler visits Field Marshal Von Bock's headquarters in Ukraine
Moritz Albrecht Franz Friedrich Fedor von Bock (3 December 1880 – 4 May 1945) was a German Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshal) who served in the German Army during the Second World War.
Adolf Hitler names Anton Mussert "leader of the Dutch people"
Adolf Hitler names Anton Mussert "leader of the Dutch people"
Hitler orders combat against partisans in Russia and the Balkans
Hitler orders combat against partisans in Russia and the Balkans
Adolf Hitler declares "Total War" against the Allies
Adolf Hitler declares "Total War" against the Allies
German commander Dietrich von Choltitz surrenders Paris to the Free French forces of Philippe Leclerc, disobeying Adolf
German commander Dietrich von Choltitz surrenders Paris to the Free French forces of Philippe Leclerc, disobeying Adolf Hitler's orders to destroy the city. President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic Charles de Gaulle gives a famous speech at the Hôtel de Ville.
Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt led by German army officer Claus Von Stauffenberg
Claus Philipp Maria Justinian Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg was a German army officer who is best known for his failed attempt on 20 July 1944 to assassinate Adolf Hitler at the Wolf's Lair, part of...
Adolf Hitler (56) marries Eva Braun (33) in the Führerbunker, Berlin
Adolf Hitler (56) marries Eva Braun (33) in the Führerbunker, Berlin
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Adolf Hitler born?
- Adolf Hitler was born on 1889-04-20.
- What historical events involved Adolf Hitler?
- Adolf Hitler was involved in 34 recorded historical events, including Adolf Hitler is born, Adolf Hitler becomes leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party, Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf, original title was the catchy "Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stup.
- When did Adolf Hitler die?
- Adolf Hitler died on 1945-01-01.