11 April 1945: Liberation of Buchenwald
The Buchenwald Concentration Camp was liberated on 11 April 1945 by American troops.
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8 April: International Roma Day
International Roma Day is an opportunity for us all to celebrate Romani culture and raise awareness of the issues facing Roma people.
26 February 1943: First transport of Roma and Sinti reaches Auschwitz
On 26 February 1943, the first transport of Roma and Sinti people from Germany arrived at the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp complex.
27 January 1945: Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau
On 27 January 1945, Soviet soldiers liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp.