THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

24 May 1956 The first Eurovision Song Contest On 24 May 1956, the first ever Eurovision Song Contest was held in Lugano, Switzerland. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), it was a competition for singers and songwriters across Europe. Seven countries took part in the first Eurovision and only solo acts were allowed. The winning song was called Refrain, sung by Lys Assia from Switzerland. The show was designed as a radio show but it was also shown on television.…

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