Historical Event: Adolf Hitler Becomes Führer of Germany in 1934

On this day: Voting in Germany decides Adolf Hitler as Fuhrer in 1934

Following are some of the major events to have occurred on August 19: 1929 – The Russian ballet impresario and director Sergei Diaghilev died. His Ballets Russes produced such masterpieces as Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” and “Firebird”. 1934 – Voting in Germany decides Adolf Hitler as Fuhrer. 1936 – The Spanish poet and dramatist Federico […]

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