1918 in Switzerland

Events during the year 1918 in Switzerland.

Incumbents

• Federal Council:
• Felix Calonder (president)
• Eduard Müller
• Giuseppe Motta
• Edmund Schulthess
• Camille Decoppet
• Gustave Ador
• Robert Haab

Events

• 30 September – All workers in major banks in Zürich walk out in protest over salaries and the rising cost of living.
• 12–14 November – A general strike takes place.

Births

• 9 January – Willy Gysi, handball player (died 2001)
• 28 January – Rudolf Wirz, handball player (died 1988)
• 28 September – Willi Ritschard, politician (died 1983)
• 9 October – Willy Hufschmid, handball player

Deaths

• 19 May – Ferdinand Hodler, painter (born 1853)
• 29 June – Adrien Lachenal, politician (born 1849)

References