On this day in 1956, the first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland. 

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<p>On this day in 1956, the first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland. </p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1956, the first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland.

First Eurovision Song Contest - May 24, 1956

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