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1898 in Switzerland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1898.

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Historical records for Switzerland in 1898

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January

1 January 1898

President of Switzerland

Ruffy, Eugène · Bern · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

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

February

14 February 1898

Birth of Fritz Zwicky

Zwicky, Fritz · Science / Astronomy

Birth of Fritz Zwicky

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