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2020 in Switzerland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Switzerland in 2020.

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Historical records for Switzerland in 2020

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March

16 March 2020

COVID-19

Sommaruga, Simonetta · Bern · Government / Government of Switzerland

Switzerland declares an extraordinary situation under epidemic law.

17 March 2020

COVID-19

Infantino, Gianni · Nyon · Sport / Football

UEFA postpones Euro 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

17 March 2020

Euro 2020 Postponed

Infantino, Gianni · Nyon · Sport / Football

UEFA postpones Euro 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

August

1 August 2020

FA Cup Winner

Xhaka, Granit · London · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Granit Xhaka helped Arsenal regain midfield control after conceding an early goal as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.

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