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1966 in Switzerland

Explore 5 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1966.

Historical records for Switzerland in 1966

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July

Referees World Cup Final

Dienst, Gottfried ยท London ยท Referee ยท Sport / Football

Referees England's final against West Germany and awards the disputed extra-time goal after consulting his assistant, as the match ends 4-2.

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Alpine Transport Policy Debates

Hans Schaffner ยท Bern ยท President of Switzerland ยท Government / Government of Switzerland

During Schaffner's presidential year, federal transport debates concerned investment in infrastructure connecting Switzerland's regions.

England Finals Swiss Forward

Quentin, Renรฉ-Pierre ยท Sheffield ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Quentin represented Switzerland at the 1966 World Cup and faced the challenge of attacking against established European and South American teams.

Midfield Experience at England Finals

Odermatt, Karl ยท Sheffield ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Odermatt brought his technical passing and Basel experience into Switzerland's midfield during the 1966 World Cup campaign.

World Cup Midfield Appearance

Kuhn, Jakob ยท Sheffield ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Kuhn appeared in the Swiss squad at the 1966 World Cup, decades before eventually guiding the national team as its head coach.

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