Adolf Hitler was born on April 20, 1889, in Austria. He became the leader of the Nazi Party in Germany in 1934 and rose to power as Chancellor in 1933. Hitler's fascist policies led to World War II and the Holocaust, resulting in the deaths of millions. He was known for his charismatic leadership style and ability to manipulate public opinion. Hitler committed suicide in 1945 as Allied forces closed in on Germany, ending his reign of terror.