Anne Frank Timeline
Birth of Anne Frank
Annelies Marie Frank was born in Frankfurt, Germany, to Otto and Edith Frank.
Move to Amsterdam
The Frank family moved to Amsterdam, Netherlands, after Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party gained control over Germany.
Nazi Occupation
Nazi Germany invaded and occupied the Netherlands, beginning the persecution of Dutch Jews.
Diary as Birthday Present
Anne received a diary for her 13th birthday, which she named 'Kitty'.
Going into Hiding
The Frank family went into hiding in the Secret Annex, a hidden section of Otto Frank's business building.
Arrest
The residents of the Secret Annex were discovered and arrested by the Gestapo.
Anne's Death
Anne Frank died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, just weeks before its liberation.
Diary Publication
Otto Frank, the sole survivor of the family, published Anne's diary as 'The Diary of a Young Girl'.
Historical Context
Anne Frank's life and diary are set against the backdrop of World War II and the Holocaust, during which six million Jews were systematically murdered by the Nazi regime.
The Frank family's experience reflects that of millions of Jews who faced persecution, went into hiding, or were deported to concentration camps. Anne's diary provides a unique perspective on these events through the eyes of a young girl.
Today, Anne Frank's diary stands as one of the most important historical documents of the 20th century, offering personal insight into the horrors of the Holocaust and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.