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1996 in Switzerland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1996.

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Historical records for Switzerland in 1996

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January

1 January 1996

President of Switzerland

Delamuraz, Jean-Pascal · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

Appointed President of Switzerland

June

8 June 1996

Opening Euro Draw Against England

Türkyilmaz, Kubilay · London · Forward · Sport / Football

Kubilay Türkyilmaz converts a late penalty against hosts England to secure a 1-1 draw for Switzerland in the opening match of Euro 1996.

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