Eurovision Song Contest: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Le Grand-Prix Eurovision de la Chanson Européenne

Photos and Videos

Jamala celebrates on stage holding a trophy and Ukrainian flag after winning Eurovision 2016 and cheering crowd below.

Eurovision Song Contest

Swedish pop group Abba performs Waterloo at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton, wearing colorful retro costumes; two sing, one plays piano, and one plays guitar on stage.

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Topics

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Key People

Celine Dion smiles at the camera, wearing a light-colored dress with a black ruffle and drop earrings, against a backdrop with partial event text.

Céline Dion

Canadian singer

Julio Iglesias, smiling and waving, stands beside a podium with his name and a gold trophy, at an event celebrating his record album sales in Spain.

Julio Iglesias

Spanish singer and songwriter

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Pop Culture Quiz

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