Holocaust Timeline

Law Limits Jews in Public Schools

Jan 25, 1933

The German government issues the Law against Jewish students attending public schools.

Adolf Hitler Appointed Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

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

Anti-Jewish Boycott

Apr 1, 1933

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

Reichstag Speech

Jan 30, 1939

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

Auschwitz Camp Established

May 20, 1940

SS authorities establish the Auschwitz camp.

Jewish Badge

Sep 1, 1941

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

Dec 8, 1941

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

Hitler Commits Suicide

Jan 30, 1945

Adolf Hitler commits suicide.