1971 in Switzerland

Events during the year 1971 in Switzerland. == Incumbents == Federal Council: Rudolf Gnägi (president) Hans-Peter Tschudi Roger Bonvin Pierre Graber Ernst Brugger Ludwig von Moos (until December), then Kurt Furgler Nello Celio == Events == 2–7 February – The 1971 European Figure Skating Championships take place in Zürich. 7 February – A referendum giving women the right to vote in Federal elections takes place. == Births == 12 February – Olivier Schmutz, judoka 20 March – Annick Bonzon, alpine skier 1 May – Natascia Leonardi Cortesi, cross-country skier 8 September – Daniela Baumer, canoeist 9 September – Magali Messmer, triathlete 19 October – Luzia Ebnöther, curler == References ==