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 22nd:

Saturday 22nd March 1986

On this day in 1986, the 26th edition of Melodifestivalen took place in Stockholm. Lasse Holm & Monica Törnell took victory with “E’ de’ det här du kallar kärlek?” and 64 points. At the 1986 Eurovision Song Contest in Bergen, Lasse & Monica finished 5th, with 78 points.

Saturday 22nd March 1975

On this day in 1975, the 20th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Stockholm, Sweden. Turkey debuted, while France & Malta returned. Greece withdrew from the Contest. The Netherlands took victory with Teach-In performing “Ding-a-dong” and 152 points.

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Author: Richard Taylor

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