1933 Nazi Germany bars Jewish citizens from working in the civil service. 1933 The Gestapo (secret state police) is established by the Nazi regime. 1933 The Reichstag passes the Enabling Act, granting Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers. 1935 Germany announces the reintroduction of conscription, violating the Treaty of Versailles. 1936 Italian forces capture Addis Ababa, completing … Continue reading This Day in History