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Eurovision Song Contest 1956

Took place on May 24, 1956

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The 71st anniversary falls on May 24, 2027, in 211 days.

The Eurovision Song Contest 1956, originally titled the Gran premio Eurovisione 1956 della canzone europea (English: Grand Prix of the Eurovision song competition 1956; French: Grand prix Eurovision 1956 de la chanson européenne), was the first edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held on 24 May 1956 at the Teatro…

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