Hitler came to power in Germany on January 30, 1933, and the world has never been the same. This timeline of how Germany switched from a democratic Weimar Republic to an authoritarian Nazi state is important for students of history looking to learn more about this period in history. In laymen's terms, it explains who was ruling Germany during Hitler's reign and when exactly before he took power. The Third Reich was established on January 30, 1933 after a vote by the German Parliament (or "Reichstag"). This date marks the beginning of 40 years of rule by Adolf Hitler and Nazi party members all across Europe.
