Yugoslavia's Debut at Eurovision
Yugoslavia made its debut at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1961 with the song "Neke davne zvezde" performed by Ljiljana Petrović. The country finished in 8th place.
1961
1962
First Top Five Finish
Yugoslavia achieved its first top five finish in 1962 with the song "Ne pali svetla u sumrak" by Lola Novaković, securing 4th place.
1965
Best Finish to Date
In 1965, Yugoslavia reached 4th place again with the song "Čežnja" performed by Vice Vukov, marking another high point in its Eurovision journey.
1969
Yugoslavia's First Last Place Finish
Yugoslavia finished in last place for the first time in 1969 with the song "Pozdrav svijetu" by Ivan & 4M, receiving only 5 points.
1974
Return to the Contest
After a brief hiatus, Yugoslavia returned to Eurovision in 1974 with the song "Moja generacija" by Korni Grupa, finishing in 12th place.
1983
Top Ten Finish
Danijel's performance of "Džuli" in 1983 earned Yugoslavia a commendable 4th place, marking a strong comeback for the country.
1987
Another Top Ten Achievement
In 1987, Novi Fosili represented Yugoslavia with the song "Ja sam za ples," finishing in 4th place and continuing the country's streak of strong performances.
1989
Yugoslavia Wins Eurovision
Yugoslavia won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first and only time in 1989 with the song "Rock Me" by Riva, held in Lausanne, Switzerland.
1990
Hosting Eurovision in Zagreb
Following their victory, Yugoslavia hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in Zagreb in 1990. The event was marked by a celebration of unity and peace.
1991
Final Participation as Yugoslavia
1991 marked Yugoslavia's final participation in Eurovision as a unified country. The song "Brazil" by Baby Doll finished in 21st place.
1992
Participation as FR Yugoslavia
In 1992, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) participated for the first time with the song "Ljubim te pesmama" by Extra Nena, finishing in 13th place.
1993
Disqualified from Participation
Due to United Nations sanctions, Yugoslavia (FR Yugoslavia) was disqualified from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1993.
2004
Serbia and Montenegro's Return
After years of absence, Serbia and Montenegro returned to Eurovision in 2004, marking the first appearance since the disqualification of FR Yugoslavia.
2006
Final Appearance as Serbia and Montenegro
2006 marked the final appearance of Serbia and Montenegro as a joint entity in Eurovision. The country split into separate entries for Serbia and Montenegro in subsequent contests.
2007
Serbia's Solo Victory
In 2007, Serbia, as an independent nation, won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Molitva" by Marija Šerifović, continuing the legacy of Yugoslavia at the Eurovision.
