On this day - 30 January

Hitler was named Chancellor of Germany on January 30th 1933. This was a key milestone in his path to complete control of Germany. He was granted special powers after Reichstag members voted in the Enabling Act in March 1933 following promises made by Hitler of friendly co-operation if they voted for it. This allowed Hitler and his cabinet four years of rule, although the president remained Paul von Hindenburg.

In 1934 Hitler combined the roles of Chancellor and President following the death of Hindenburg. He then appointed himself to the new position of Führer and Reich Chancellor and took control of Germany.