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1999 in Switzerland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1999.

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Historical records for Switzerland in 1999

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January

1 January 1999

President of Switzerland

Dreifuss, Ruth · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

Appointed President of Switzerland

December

23 December 1999

Hubble Fine Guidance Sensor Installed

Nicollier, Claude · Science / Astronomy

Nicollier helps install a new Fine Guidance Sensor during Servicing Mission 3A.

Other events (month unknown)

1999

Updated Federal Charter Approved

Dreifuss, Ruth · Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

Voters and cantons approved a complete editorial revision of the Swiss federal constitution on 18 April 1999.

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