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1888 in Switzerland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1888.

Historical records for Switzerland in 1888

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President of Switzerland

Hertenstein, Wilhelm · Bern · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

Begins a one-year term as President of the Swiss Confederation.

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Invention of Contact Lenses

Frick, Eugen · Science / Technology

In Switzerland Dr. Eugen Frick makes the first set of contact lenses

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