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Anne Frank

Celebrated diarist during Holocaust
Celebrated diarist during Holocaust

Anne Frank, a German-born Jewish girl, gained fame posthumously for her diary documenting life in hiding during the Holocaust. Her diary, published as 'The Diary of a Young Girl', is one of the world's best-known books.

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Anne Frank's Life

Anne Frank, a Jewish girl, lived in hiding during the Holocaust and her diary, detailing her experiences, became a powerful symbol of the human cost of war and discrimination.

1889-05-12
Birth of Anne Frank

Anne Frank was born on May 12, 1889. She is known for her diary 'The Diary of a Young Girl' which she wrote while hiding from the Nazis during World War II.

1925
Anne's parents marry and settle in Frankfurt, Germany

In 1925, Anne's parents get married and establish their residence in Frankfurt, Germany.

1926-02-16
Margot Frank is born

Margot Betti Frank, the first daughter of Edith and Otto Frank, is born in Frankfurt, Germany.

1929-06-12
Anne Frank is born

Anne Frank was born on 12 June 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany, and her early years were spent in a pleasant neighborhood with her family and friends.

1929-06-12
Anne Frank receives a diary for her birthday

On June 12, 1929, Anne Frank received a diary as a birthday present. She later used this diary to document her experiences hiding from the Nazis during World War II, which was published as 'The Diary of a Young Girl' and became a poignant account of the Holocaust.

1933-03-10
The last months in Frankfurt

Anne, Edith, and Margot Frank move to Frankfurt, where they face challenging times before eventually going into hiding during the war.

1933-07-04
Otto starts Opekta in the Netherlands

Otto Frank moves to Amsterdam and starts his company Opekta, which becomes significant during the time the Frank family goes into hiding.

1934-02-16
Anne Frank Emigrates to Amsterdam

In 1934, Anne Frank and her family moved to Amsterdam, seeking refuge from the escalating persecution of Jews in Germany, setting the stage for the events documented in her diary.

1934-04-09
Anne Frank in kindergarten

Anne Frank starts kindergarten at the Sixth Montessori School in Amsterdam, marking the beginning of her education in the city.

1940-05-10
German invasion of the Netherlands

The German invasion of the Netherlands occurred on May 10, 1940, as part of the wider invasion of Western Europe during World War II. It had significant political and historical implications for the Netherlands.

1942-06-06
The Frank Family's Hide

On June 6, 1942, the Frank family went into hiding in Amsterdam to escape the persecution of Jews during World War II.

1942-06-12
Anne Frank receives a diary

In 1942, Anne Frank received a diary as a gift for her 13th birthday. She used this diary to document her experiences and thoughts while hiding from the Nazis during the Holocaust.

1942-07-05
Margot receives call-up notice

Anne's older sister, Margot, receives a call-up notice to report for deportation to a forced-labor camp. The family goes into hiding the next day.

1942-07-06
The Frank Family Moves to the Secret Annex

The Frank family moved to a hiding place known as the Secret Annex to avoid being caught and sent to a concentration camp for helping their friends.

1942-07-13
van Pels family joins the Franks in hiding

The van Pels, another Jewish family originally from Germany, join the Franks in hiding.

1942-09-21
Kitty and the other friends in the diary

On 21 September 1942, Anne wrote a short note to Jettje in her diary. A little further on, she wrote another one to Emmy. One day later, on September 22, she wrote to Kitty. Yet she still wrote to Pop, Jackie, Marianne, Conny, and other girls. Kitty was a character from the books about Joop ter Heul, written by Cissy van Marxveldt. Anne was very fond of this series.

1942-11-16
Fritz Pfeffer joins the hiding families

Fritz Pfeffer, the eighth and final resident of the Secret Annex, joins the Frank and van Pels families.

1944-03-28
Anne Frank inspired to publish her diary

After hearing an appeal from Dutch minister Bolkestein on the radio, Anne Frank planned to publish a book about her time in hiding after the war. She also came up with a title: ‘Het Achterhuis’ or ‘The Secret Annex’.

1944-04-09
Anne Frank's hiding place is broken into

On April 9, 1944, Anne Frank's secret hiding place was discovered and broken into, leading to the arrest of Anne and her family. This event marked a tragic turning point in the life of Anne Frank during the Holocaust.

1944-04-20
Anne receives her first boyfriend

Eleven days after Anne Frank turned thirteen, she received her first boyfriend, Hello Silberberg. This event marked a significant moment in Anne's life as she experienced the feelings of young love for the first time.

1944-08-04
Residents of the Secret Annex are betrayed and arrested

The residents of the Secret Annex are betrayed and arrested.

1944-09-02
Deportation to Westerbork transit camp

On September 2, 1944, Anne Frank and her family were deported to Westerbork, a transit camp in Holland. This event marked a significant turning point in their lives during the Holocaust.

1944-09-03
Transport to Auschwitz

Eight prisoners, including Anne Frank and her family, are transported in a sealed cattle car from Westerbork transit camp to Auschwitz on the last transport ever to leave Westerbork.

1944-10-28
Anne and Margot leave Auschwitz

Anne and Margot were transported from Auschwitz to another concentration camp on October 28, 1944.

1944-10-30
Deportation to Auschwitz

On October 30, 1944, Anne Frank and the others in the annex were sent to Auschwitz. This tragic event further illustrates the harrowing experiences faced by Anne Frank and her companions during the Holocaust.

1945-01-06
Anne Frank and Margot sent to Bergen-Belsen

Anne Frank and her sister Margot are sent to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

1945-01-07
Edith Frank dies in Auschwitz

Edith Frank dies of starvation in the Auschwitz concentration camp.

1945-01-27
Otto Frank liberated from Auschwitz

Otto Frank, the father of Anne Frank, is liberated from Auschwitz by the Russian army. He is later taken to Odessa and then to France before finally making his way back to Amsterdam.

1945-03-12
Death of Anne Frank

Anne Frank died in March 1945 at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Her diary has become one of the most widely read accounts of the Holocaust.

1945-03-21
Anne Frank Dies

Anne Frank passed away on March 21, 1945 in Bergen-Belsen, Germany due to typhus.

1945-06-03
Otto Frank reunites with Miep and Jan Gies

Otto Frank arrives in Amsterdam and is reunited with Miep and Jan Gies. He is unaware of his daughters' deaths and still holds onto hope despite knowing about his wife's death.

1945-06-12
Anne receives a diary

Anne Frank receives a diary as a birthday present and starts confiding her thoughts and experiences in it, which later becomes the famous 'The Diary of a Young Girl'.

1945-10-24
Otto Frank receives letter about daughters' death

Otto Frank receives a letter informing him about the death of his daughters at Bergen-Belsen. Miep gives Anne's diary to Otto after finding and hiding it following the Franks' arrest, hoping to return it to Anne.

1947-06-12
Publication of The Diary of a Young Girl

The Diary of a Young Girl, written by Anne Frank during the Holocaust, is published posthumously, providing a poignant account of her experiences in hiding.

1947-06-25
Anne's wish comes true: ‘Het Achterhuis’ (‘The Secret Annexe’) is published

On 25 June 1947, Anne Frank's diary, 'Het Achterhuis', was published, fulfilling her wish to share her experiences and thoughts during the time of hiding from the Nazis.

1952-06
Anne's Diary is published

The diary of Anne Frank was published in June 1952, providing a firsthand account of her experiences during the Holocaust.

1955-05-03
The Old Hiding Place Becomes a Museum: the Anne Frank House

The transformation of the Secret Annex into the Anne Frank House in 1960 marked the preservation of a historic site and the establishment of a museum dedicated to Anne Frank's legacy.

1955-11-06
Anne's diary adapted into a play

On November 6, 1955, Anne's diary was adapted into a play.

1957
Anne Frank House opens as a museum

The Anne Frank House, the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II, opens as a museum in 1957.

1959
The diary is turned into a Hollywood film

The film The Diary of Anne Frank was released in 1959, directed by George Stevens and based on the play written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett.

1960-04-12
Placement of the statue of Anne Frank in Utrecht

In 1960, the statue of Anne Frank was placed on the Utrecht Janskerkhof square, the first statue of Anne Frank in the world.

1960-05-03
The old hiding place becomes a museum: the Anne Frank House

On 3 May 1960, the annex at Prinsengracht 263, known as the Secret Annex where Anne Frank and her family hid, opened as a museum to the public, preserving the memory of their wartime experiences.

1968-07-01
Otto Frank at a youth conference at the Anne Frank House

Otto Frank participates in a youth conference at the Anne Frank House, promoting understanding, human rights, and social criticism.

1980-08-19
Otto dies

Otto Frank passes away in Basel, Switzerland, leaving behind a legacy of preserving Anne Frank's diaries and writings.

1995
Publication of The Reader's Companion to The Diary of a Young Girl

The Reader's Companion to The Diary of a Young Girl was published in 1995. It provides additional context and information about Anne Frank's diary.

2022
2022 Annual Report Released

The Anne Frank House releases its annual report for the year 2022, providing insights into its activities, achievements, and financial status.

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