Adolf Hitler By 349737213 Apr 20, 1889 Hitler was born in Austria 1907 Hitler goes to Vienna to become an artist 1914 Hitler joins the German army Jul 28, 1914 World War 1 Begins 1918 World War 1 ends. Germany is defeated. 1919 Hitler joins Nazi party 1920 Hitler becomes leader of Nazi party 1923 Hitler was thrown in jail for treason. 1924 Hitler writes "Mein Kampf" 1929 The depression begins 1932 The Nazis had enough power to challenge for the Presidency 1933 Hitler becomes Chancellor Mar 23, 1933 Hitler passes the "Enabling Act"