In a new series of articles, we look at what happened at the Eurovision Song Contest and Family of Events #OnThisDay. Today is 7th April 2018 and we have a special anniversary for Luxembourg.

7th April 1973 – 45 Years Ago Today

On this day in 1973, the 18th Eurovision Song Contest took place in the Grand Theatre, Luxembourg City. Anne-Marie David took part for Luxembourg, beating Cliff Richard into third place with a six point margin.

Video: YouTube/Jack McHammer

Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland