Eurovision Song Contest: References & Edit History

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Updated to mention that Canada had joined the EBU. Jun 26, 2026
In the Eurovision Song Contest table, added the 2026 winner. May 16, 2026
Added the winner in 2026. May 16, 2026
Added top question on Eurovision 2026. May 12, 2026
Top Questions added. May 11, 2026
Modified link of Web site: Official Site of the Eurovision Song Contest. Jan 24, 2026
Updated for the announcement of a boycott of the 2026 contest by Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia. Dec 05, 2025
Added the results from 2025. May 17, 2025
Added the 2025 winners. May 17, 2025
Questions and answers added. Mar 17, 2025
Media added. Aug 30, 2023
Add new Web site: University of Washington - Information School - Eurovision Song Contest, 1956. Aug 08, 2023
Added cross-reference. Jun 20, 2023
Added mention of the prize of a glass trophy in the shape of a microphone. Jun 06, 2023
Media added. May 09, 2023
Add new Web site: Internet Archive - Eurovision Song Contest. Apr 28, 2023
Add new Web site: Museum of Broadcasting Communications - Eurovision Song Contest. Aug 29, 2017
Added discussion of the political dimensions of the contest. May 12, 2014
New article added. May 21, 2010
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