| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1291 | Swiss Confederation founded |
| 1499 | Swiss victory in the Battle of Dornach |
| 1515 | Swiss defeat at the Battle of Marignano |
| 1648 | Peace of Westphalia recognized Swiss independence |
| 1848 | Switzerland adopted a federal constitution |
| 1971 | Swiss women gained the right to vote at federal level |
