1964 in Switzerland

← 1963 1962 1961 1964 in Switzerland → 1965 1966 1967
Decades:	1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s
See also:	History of Switzerland Timeline of Swiss history List of years in Switzerland

Events during the year 1964 in Switzerland.

Incumbents

• Federal Council: ^[1]
  • Ludwig von Moos (president) ^[2]
  • Willy Spühler
  • Hans-Peter Tschudi
  • Roger Bonvin
  • Paul Chaudet
  • Friedrich Traugott Wahlen
  • Hans Schaffner

Births

• 14 May – Barbara Gysi, politician ^[3]
• 23 May – Ruth Metzler-Arnold, politician ^[4]
• 12 July – Beat Jans, politician ^[5]
• 26 November – Vreni Schneider, skier ^[6]
• 30 November - Patrik Hoffmann, CEO of Favre Leuba

Deaths

• 23 December – Jean Bourgknecht, politician (born 1902) ^[7]

References

1. "All federal councillors since 1848". www.admin.ch. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
2. "Presidents of the Confederation". www.admin.ch. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
3. "Barbara Gysi". www.parlament.ch. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
4. "Ruth Metzler-Arnold". www.admin.ch. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
5. "Beat Jans". www.admin.ch. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
6. "Vreni Schneider | Biography, Medals, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
7. "Jean Bourgknecht". www.admin.ch. Retrieved 11 February 2024.