Here at Eurovision Ireland, we are taking a historical look back on our favourite Contests past and present, on the very day they took place. Today it’s March 3rd:

Sunday 3rd March 1957

On this day in 1957, the 2nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Frankfurt, Germany. Austria, Denmark & the United Kingdom debuted. The Netherlands took victory with Corry Brokken performing “Net als toen” and 31 points.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland & YouTube/ESC: 56-73