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It happened today: Stückelberg's Legacy Celebrated
Published: February 1, 2026 · Period: 2026-02-01This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.
Ernst Carl Gerlach Stückelberg, born in Basel in 1905, was a prominent Swiss mathematician and physicist. He is known for his significant contributions to theoretical physics, including the exchange particle model and the renormalization group. Stückelberg began his studies at the University of Basel and later returned to work there before moving to other Swiss institutions. His groundbreaking theories were often overlooked during his lifetime, but his legacy is honored in Basel and beyond, with a street named after him at CERN and recognition of his work at the University of Geneva. See wikipedia for more information.
Paul Barth, a Swiss fencer from Basel, passed away in February 1974. He achieved notable success by winning a bronze medal in the team épée event at the 1952 Summer Olympics. His contributions to fencing in Switzerland highlight Basel's connection to the sport on an international level. See wikipedia for more information.
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