Women above 15 are deported to Ravensbruck concentration camp. Ship is forced to return to Europe. Under this program, all institutionalized physically, mentally, and emotionally handicapped persons were deliberately killed. The program was eventually extended to include Jews. Great Britain and France declare war on Germany.
German army invades Poland.
World War II begins. Jewish star introduced throughout occupied Poland. Later Jews were forced to wear a yellow Star of David sewn to the right side of their clothing in front and back. Euthanasia murders begin in children's unit at Brandenburg-Gorden. Approximately 3,000 children are killed.