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Conte Oddone Tournon

Born 2 Jun 1957

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  1. 2 Jun 1957

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The 1950s · Conte is born

In the news1959

Magic formula government established

In 1959, the four largest political parties adopted the magic formula to permanently divide the seven government seats among themselves.

What people wore

Longevity of everyday clothes

Clothes were worn longer than today; it was standard practice to wear patched garments to keep them clean and intact.

Daily life

Electrification made appliances commonplace

By the 1950s, electrification let Swiss households buy and use more electric appliances, including washing machines and refrigerators, directly in their apartments and houses.

In the news1953

Television begins test operations

In 1953, television began test operations in Switzerland, marking the start of a new era in home entertainment.

Music

Festival music and dance traditions

Traditional music played at festivals included the alphorn, used for mountain calls to cattle, and the bödeler, a rhythmic clog dance from Central Switzerland.

In Europe1957

The European Economic Community

Six countries signed the Treaty of Rome, the start of what became the European Union.

Getting around

Cars became mass transport in mid-century Switzerland

In the 1950s and 1960s, the automobile became a mass transport mode, significantly expanding the travel radius of ordinary people compared to the mid-century period when most needs were met locally.