1964 in Switzerland explained

Events during the year 1964 in Switzerland.

Incumbents

• Federal Council

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• • Ludwig von Moos (president)^[2]
  • Willy Spühler
  • Hans-Peter Tschudi
  • Roger Bonvin
  • Paul Chaudet
  • Friedrich Traugott Wahlen
  • Hans Schaffner

Births

• 23 May – Ruth Metzler-Arnold, politician^[3]
• 12 July – Beat Jans, politician^[4]
• 26 November – Vreni Schneider, skier^[5]

Deaths

• 23 December – Jean Bourgknecht, politician (born 1902)^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: All federal councillors since 1848 . www.admin.ch . 22 January 2024 . en.
2. Web site: Presidents of the Confederation . www.admin.ch . 22 January 2024 . en.
3. Web site: Ruth Metzler-Arnold . www.admin.ch . 6 February 2024 . en.
4. Web site: Beat Jans . www.admin.ch . 4 March 2024 . en.
5. Web site: Vreni Schneider Biography, Medals, & Facts Britannica . www.britannica.com . 6 February 2024 . en.
6. Web site: Jean Bourgknecht . www.admin.ch . 11 February 2024 . en.