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The first Eurovision Song Contest had seven countries
It was held in Lugano, Switzerland, in 1956
The first Eurovision Song Contest was held on 24 May 1956 in Lugano, Switzerland, with seven participating countries. Switzerland's Lys Assia won. ABBA's Waterloo won in 1974 and launched the group to international fame.
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