Discovery of Supernova
Zwicky posited that galaxy clusters could act as gravitational lenses by the previously discovered Einstein effect
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1937 in Switzerland
Explore 6 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1937.
Historical records for Switzerland in 1937
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Gravitational Lensing
Argues that galaxies could act as gravitational lenses.
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for chemistry, for carotenoids, flavins & vitamins a & b2
President of Switzerland
Appointed President of the Swiss Confederation, 5th term
Romansh Receives National Language Recognition
A constitutional referendum recognised Romansh as a Swiss national language, extending formal acknowledgement of the country's linguistic diversity.
When the Cathedrals Were White
Publication of "When the Cathedrals Were White"
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