Eurovision Song Contest 1956
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The Eurovision Song Contest 1956 was the first edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest, organised by the European Broadcasting Union and host broadcaster Radio svizzera italiana on behalf of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. Wikipedia
Location: Teatro Kursaal
Date: May 24, 1956
Host broadcaster: Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR); Radio svizzera italiana (RSI)
Musical director: Fernando Paggi
Number of entries: 14
Presenter(s): Lohengrin Filipello
Venue: Teatro Kursaal; Lugano, Switzerland