1958 in Switzerland

Events during the year 1958 in Switzerland.

Incumbents

• Federal Council:
• Thomas Holenstein (president)
• Paul Chaudet
• Philipp Etter
• Max Petitpierre
• Hans Streuli
• Giuseppe Lepori
• Markus Feldmann (until November), then Friedrich Traugott Wahlen (from December)

Events

• 12 July – The Swiss government announces its intention to acquire or create nuclear weapons.
• The second Swiss Exhibition for Women's Work takes place in Zürich.

Deaths

• 11 April – Marcel Pilet-Golaz, politician (died 1889)
• 3 November – Markus Feldmann, politician (born 1897)

References