History: October 19 (#1)

History: October 19 (#1)
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October 19, 1955 The General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union approves the staging of the first Eurovision Song Contest.

Commentary

Commentary

On October 19, in the year 1955: The General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union approves the staging of the first Eurovision Song Contest. The Eurovision Song Contest was first held in 1956. Why October 19, 1955 matters: The General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union approves the staging of the first Eurovision Song Contest. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: October 19, 1955 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: The General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union approves the staging of the first Eurovision Song Contest. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Eurovision_Song_Contest (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)