1960 in Switzerland

Events during the year 1960 in Switzerland.

Incumbents

• Federal Council:
• Max Petitpierre (president)
• Friedrich Traugott Wahlen
• Ludwig von Moos
• Hans-Peter Tschudi
• Willy Spühler
• Jean Bourgknecht
• Paul Chaudet

Births

• 29 January – Annemarie Bischofberger, alpine skier
• 17 April – Didier Burkhalter, politician
• 14 May – Simonetta Sommaruga, politician
• 17 December – Philippe Chevrier, chef

Deaths

• 24 January – Edwin Fischer, pianist and conductor (born 1886)
• 7 April – Henri Guisan, military leader (born 1874)

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