This Day in History

On her 13th birthday, June 12, 1942, Anne Frank received a diary. She began to write in it just a few days later, documenting her life, thoughts, and experiences hiding from the Nazis in occupied Amsterdam during World War II. Anne’s diary offers a deeply personal insight into the hardships faced by Jews during the Holocaust and remains a profoundly impactful work, shedding light on the horrors of war and the enduring spirit of hope and resilience.