Question

The first Eurovision song contest was held in what year?

Answer 1

The first Eurovision Song Contest was held in 1956 in Lugano, Switzerland, and was organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcasters Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) and RSI. Seven countries participated, and the winner was Switzerland with the song "Refrain" performed by Lys Assia. Only the winning country and song were announced at the conclusion of the event, with the results of the remaining participants unknown.

Answer 2

The first Eurovision Song Contest was held in Lugano, Switzerland, on May 24, 1956. The contest was organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in an effort to promote cooperation and cultural exchange among European countries through music. Seven countries participated in the first contest: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. The winning song was "Refrain" by Swiss singer Lys Assia. The Eurovision Song Contest has since become an annual event and is one of the longest-running television shows in the world.

Answer 3

The first Eurovision song contest was held in 1956. It was held in Lugano, Switzerland and was won by Switzerland's own Lys Assia with the song "Refrain".

Answer 4

The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest took place in 1956, marking the beginning of a long-standing tradition of musical competition that continues to captivate audiences across Europe and beyond.