Number the Stars Timeline By BB8Snacks Apr 9, 1940 Germany Captures Denmark Once captured, Germany began to look for Jews in Denmark to kill them. May 20, 1940 Auschwitz opens Jan 20, 1942 Plan Developed for "Final Solution" Period: 1943 to 1943 Danes help free Jews Aug 1, 1943 Annemarie is Confronted by the Soldier Aug 2, 1943 Annemarie,Kristi, and Ellen are Told to Go a Different Route Oct 1, 1943 Hitler Orders All Danish Jews to be deported Oct 2, 1943 Families in Denmark Prepare for the Winter Ahead Oct 10, 1943 The Hirsch Family Disappears Oct 10, 1943 Peter Visits the Johansens Oct 11, 1943 The Germans Steal the List of all the Jews Oct 11, 1943 Ellen comes to stay with the Johansens for a few days to keep her safe Oct 11, 1943 Peter Visits the Johansens Oct 11, 1943 German Soldiers inspect the Johansens Residence Oct 12, 1943 Annemarie, Ellen, Mama,and Kristi go to stay at Uncle Henrik's house in Gilleleje Oct 13, 1943 Jews Arrive at Henrik's house to be taken to Sweden Oct 13, 1943 German Soldiers Investigate the house Oct 13, 1943 Henrik Takes the Jews to the boat once the soldiers leave Oct 14, 1943 Annemarie takes a "Lunch" to Uncle Henrik 1945 Denmark is liberated from Germany