Holocaust Timeline

By Ethan_Hilburn066

  • Law Limits Jews in Public Schools

    Law Limits Jews in Public Schools
    The German government issues the Law against Jewish students attending public schools.

  • Adolf Hitler Appointed Chancellor

    Adolf Hitler Appointed Chancellor
    German President Paul von Hindenburg appoints Adolf Hitler as Chancellor at the head of a coalition government.

  • Anti-Jewish Boycott

    Anti-Jewish Boycott
    The Nazi leadership stages an economic boycott targeting Jewish-owned businesses.

  • Reichstag Speech

    Reichstag Speech
    Adolf Hitler tells the German public and the world that the outbreak of war would mean the end of European Jewry.

  • Auschwitz Camp Established

    Auschwitz Camp Established
    SS authorities establish the Auschwitz camp.

  • Jewish Badge

    Jewish Badge
    Reinhard Heydrich decrees that all Jews over six years of age, are to wear yellow Star of David on their outer clothing in public.

  • Killing Operations Begin at Chelmno

    Killing Operations Begin at Chelmno
    Killing operations begin at the Chelmno killing center, located about 30 miles northwest of Lodz.

  • Hitler Commits Suicide

    Hitler Commits Suicide
    Adolf Hitler commits suicide.