20th July Berlin The SPD-led Prussian government in Berlin, headed by Otto Braun, is ousted by Franz von Papen, the new Chancellor, by means of a Presidential decree, proves to be a significant factor contributing to the downfall of the WeimarRepublic
5th Mar Following the appointment of AdolfHitler as Chancellor by President Hindenburg, the SPD receives 18.25% of the votes during the last free elections gaining 120 seats