1956 in Switzerland

Events during the year 1956 in Switzerland.

Incumbents Federal Council: Markus Feldmann (president) Philipp Etter Paul Chaudet Thomas Holenstein Giuseppe Lepori Max Petitpierre Hans Streuli

Events 18 May – Swiss mountaineers Ernst Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger successfully climbed Lhotse, the world's fourth highest mountain, for the first time. 24 May – The first Eurovision Song Contest was hosted in Lugano, Switzerland, and saw Lys Assia's win, with the song "Refrain", with music by Géo Voumard and lyrics by Émile Gardaz.

Births 16 January – Serge Demierre, Swiss cyclist 16 April – Lise-Marie Morerod, Swiss skier

Deaths

5 April – Paul Rudolf, Swiss rower.

Date unknown

Josef Wilhelm, Swiss gymnast and Olympic Champion (born: 1892)

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