Yes, in 1969 France, Spain, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom all came joint 1st. This was despite organisers stating that this result could never happen!
In 1973 Mocedades performed for Spain in the Eurovision song contest with their song; Eres Tu. They came second overall in the contest and the song achieved the highest score Spain has ever achieved in the competition.
Until 2012 it was Ladislav Demeterffy (known as Laci or 75 Cents) who was 75 when he represented Croatia at the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest and finished at 21st place. Now it will be Engelbert Humperdinck, who will be 76 years and 24 days when he will sing for the UK at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest.
Sonia represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1993. She finished in 2nd place behind Niamh Kavanagh of Ireland.
No, they weren't!
A poll completed in 2005 found ABBA's 1974 winner "Waterloo" to be the most popular Eurovision Song Contest ever. However, lots of fans of the show will have their own personal favourite too!
No, the Shadows never performed in Eurovision.
No. He wanted but for some reasons he changed his opinion.
Yes, Russia hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow in 2009.
No, Lithuania has never won the Eurovision Song Contest. Fun Fact: The first time Lithuania entered the Eurovision Song Contest was is 1994.
Yes, Serbia won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2007.
Peter and Gordon never performed for the UK for Eurovision and, to my knowledge, none of their songs were ever contestants in the British finals for Eurovision.
In 1973 Mocedades performed for Spain in the Eurovision song contest with their song; Eres Tu. They came second overall in the contest and the song achieved the highest score Spain has ever achieved in the competition.
Until 2012 it was Ladislav Demeterffy (known as Laci or 75 Cents) who was 75 when he represented Croatia at the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest and finished at 21st place. Now it will be Engelbert Humperdinck, who will be 76 years and 24 days when he will sing for the UK at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest.
Ireland has won it more times than any country, but the Eurovision Song Contest does not have a home. It will be held in Ireland again, the year after Ireland next win it.
Sonia represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1993. She finished in 2nd place behind Niamh Kavanagh of Ireland.
No. Abba represented Sweden in the 1974 Eurovision song contest, though the event was held in England (Brighton) that year.
I think they got a medal for winning the Eurovision song contest