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1997 in Switzerland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1997.

Historical records for Switzerland in 1997

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May

Champions League Winner

Chapuisat, Stephane · Munich · Forward · Sport / Football

Stephane Chapuisat led the forward line and kept Juventus defenders occupied during Dortmund's victory in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.

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Swiss Federal Policy Transition

Arnold Koller · Bern · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

During Koller's federal presidency, Switzerland faced continuing debates over European relations and domestic institutional reform.

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