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 May 12th:

Saturday 12th May 2018

On this day in 2018, the 63rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lisbon, Portugal. Israel took victory with Netta performing “Toy” and 529 points.

Saturday 12th May 2007

On this day in 2007, the 52nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Helsinki, Finland. Serbia took victory with Marija Šerifović performing “Molitva” and 268 points.

Saturday 12th May 2001

On this day in 2001, the 46th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Copenhagen, Denmark. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal & Slovenia all returned, while Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, North Macedonia, Romania and Switzerland all withdrew from the Contest. Estonia took victory with Tanel Padar, Dave Benton & 2XL performing “Everybody” and 198 points.

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Author: Richard Taylor

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