106 years ago today, on January 5, 1919 (December 4, 1918 lunar calendar), the Nazi Party was founded. Fascist Party - German Workers' Party Founded On January 5, 1919, the fascist party - the German Workers' Party (renamed the German National Socialist Workers Party in 1920) was established in Munich. Hitler joined the German Workers' Party (later renamed the German National Socialist Workers Party) in September 1919 and engaged in propaganda work. The picture shows Hitler attending the National Socialist Congress as a representative in Munich (the person with the X is Hitler).