Europe in World War II By mdmilam Mar 12, 1933 First Concentration Camp opens in Germany Mar 23, 1933 Hitler becomes dictator He abolishes democracy and becomes a dictator. He leaves the League of Nations Apr 1, 1933 Nazi boycott of Jewish businesses Aug 19, 1934 Hitler becomes Fuhrer of Germany Sep 15, 1935 Jews stripped of rights by Nuremburg Race Laws Nov 9, 1938 Kristallnacht Jan 30, 1939 Hitler threatens Jews during Reichstag speech Listen to the Speech Period: Oct 1, 1939 to Oct 31, 1939 Nazis begin euthanasia of sick and disabled Nov 8, 1939 Assassination attempt of Hitler fails Nov 1, 1941 Jewish people are ordered to wear yellow stars May 8, 1945 Victory in Europe (V-E) Day