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From the ancient Romans to MTV August 1 - a special date not only for Switzerland
We Swiss commemorate the founding of the Swiss Confederation on our national holiday. However, August 1 has been the date of many other remarkable events throughout history.
No time? blue News summarizes for you
- The Swiss have been celebrating their national holiday on August 1 since 1891.
- Throughout history, however, August 1st has also given rise to a number of other very significant events.
- blue News shows you the most important historical events of August 1st in the video.
The Rütli Oath is considered the founding legend of Switzerland. Men from the cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden sealed an eternal covenant "at the beginning of the month of August 1291" in which they vowed to help and support each other.
August 1st: a memorable date
We have been celebrating this event on the national holiday on August 1 since 1891, but August 1 has also been the date of many other important events throughout history.
In the video, blue News shows you some of the most notable ones. And admittedly: You can forget at least one historical event if you can.
