Births on January 9

Ruth Dreifuss

Born on January 9, 1940

Ruth Dreifuss, Swiss journalist and politician, 86th President of the Swiss Confederation

Ruth Dreifuss (born 9 January 1940 in St. Gallen) is a Swiss politician affiliated with the Social Democratic Party. She was a member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1993 to 2002, representing the Canton of Geneva.

She was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on 10 March 1993 as the 100th member elected since the foundation of the federal state.

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Events on 1940

17 May

Brussels
World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium.
12 Jun

Erwin Rommel
World War II: Thirteen thousand British and French troops surrender to Major General Erwin Rommel at Saint-Valery-en-Caux.
5 Jul

Vichy France
World War II: The United Kingdom and the Vichy France government break off diplomatic relations.
10 Jul

Vichy France
World War II: The Vichy government is established in France.
11 Jul

Vichy France
World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Prime Minister of France.

Births on January 9

Ruth Dreifuss

Born on January 9, 1940

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