January 15, 2015
The Swiss National Bank abandons the cap on the Swiss franc's value relative to the euro, causing turmoil in international financial markets.
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On January 15, in the year 2015:
The Swiss National Bank abandons the cap on the Swiss franc's value relative to the euro, causing turmoil in international financial markets.
The Swiss franc, or simply the franc, is the currency and legal tender of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Why January 15, 2015 matters:
The Swiss National Bank abandons the cap on the Swiss franc's value relative to the euro, causing turmoil in international financial markets.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: January 15, 2015
Contemporary history shows how global connectivity, digital tools, and shared knowledge continue to reshape culture, work, and learning.
The event on this day: The Swiss National Bank abandons the cap on the Swiss franc's value relative to the euro, causing turmoil in international financial markets.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_franc (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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