1998 — Dana International - A Brief History of the Eurovision Song Contest

A Brief History of the Eurovision Song Contest

In 1955, the European Broadcasting Union created an international song contest whereby countries, represented by their respective broadcasters, would compete in one television show. The secret to the contest's cross-border mass appeal lies in a curious mixture of camp irony and mild controversy. Read about this year's Serbian winner and take a look at some memorable moments from the past.

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Israeli singer Dana International at the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest

Born Yaron Cohen in Tel Aviv, this Israeli would firstly become Sharon Cohen after undertaking sex reassignment surgery in 1993. Five years later, the newly christened Dana International shocked the Eurovision world by winning with the aptly named Diva. The track went on to sell 400,000 copies around the globe but her career never reached those heights again. Israel hasn't won the Eurovision since then either so perhaps a reunion would help out both parties.

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