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Construction
Auschwitz camp construction began in Oswiecim, Poland. -
Established
Auschwitz was established and ready for its prisoners to arrive. -
First Prisoners
The first prisoners arrived at Auschwitz, 728 polish political prisoners. -
Second prisoners,Soviets
Soviet prisoners of war started arriving. They arrived immediately after the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union and groups from Yugoslavia also arrived. *Not correct day -
Auschwitz II Birkenau
The second camp of Auschwitz was built on this day. It was an extermination camp. -
First Murder "Red House"
The first people murdered in Red House were from Beuthen. -
Red House
The first gas chamber was built at Auschwitz, nicknamed "Red House". *Not the exact day, but the correct month and year -
Auschwitz III Monowitz
On this day the third concentration camp was built. It was a work camp. -
First Women Prisoners
The first women prisoners were brought to the camp. *This is not the exact day, i could only find the month. -
White House
A second gas chamber was built, this one nicknamed, "White House". *Not exact date, but correct month and year -
Josef Mengele
Dr. Josef Mengele arrived at Auschwitz camp. He was known for performing experiments on prisoners, mostly children. He was recognized as "The Angel of Death". *Not the correct day -
Death March
In this march about 58,000 prisoners were forced to walk west because the Red Army was coming. Most of the prisoners died on these marches, which lasted for weeks. *Not exact day -
Liberation
The surviving prisoners of Auschwitz were freed.