Story & Timeline
20 entries in the Eurovision compendium.
The Four-Way Tie 1969Four winners, one night: the legendary Madrid tie that changed history forever.Big Five Rule Establishment 2000Major funders secure their spot in the Grand Final through financial commitment, a rule esConchita Wurst Victory 2014A bearded icon rises to unite Europe in a historic celebration of love and acceptance.Jamala 1944 Victory 2016A haunting melody that turned a personal family tragedy into a global anthem of resilienceLordi Hard Rock Roar Win 2006The masked monsters who roared their way to the European championship title.Netta Toy Duck Dance 2018A rubber duck, a viral dance, and a historic victory for Israel in Lisbon.Salvador Sobral Amar Pelos Dois 2017A simple piano ballad that silenced the stadium and crowned Portugal's first champion.Eurovision Song Contest 1968A London night of drama, a historic tie, and Spain's solitary triumph.Eurovision Song Contest 1980A night of modern pop triumph where Israel claimed their first crown in The Hague.Eurovision Song Contest 1998A groundbreaking Birmingham spectacle where a trailblazing diva crowned a new era of EurovEurovision Song Contest 2005Where Greece claimed the crown in Kyiv, forever changing how Europe votes.Eurovision Song Contest 2006Rock monsters claim history as Finland breaks through in Greece.Eurovision Song Contest 1986A young prodigy claims glory in Bergen amidst a shadow of controversy.Eurovision Song Contest 2014Copenhagen hosted a spectacle of unity where Conchita Wurst claimed the crown with 'Rise LEurovision Song Contest 1981Bucks Fizz dazzles Dublin with a record-breaking win and unforgettable costumes.Eurovision Song Contest 2009A violin solo that shattered records and defined a generation of Eurovision magic.Eurovision Song Contest 2017A night of Portuguese triumph in Kyiv that redefined the contest's emotional landscape.Eurovision Song Contest 2013A Scandinavian celebration crowned by a Danish fairy tale anthem.Eurovision Song Contest 2016A historical ballad claims victory in the Swedish capital.Eurovision Song Contest 2015A milestone celebration of unity where Sweden claimed victory in the heart of Vienna.
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