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Yugoslavia's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) began in the early 1960s and continued until the country's dissolution in the early 1990s. During its tenure, Yugoslavia made notable contributions to the contest, achieving a mix of successes and challenges. The country's involvement in Eurovision reflected its diverse cultural landscape and musical heritage. This timeline outlines key moments in Yugoslavia's history at the Eurovision Song Contest, highlighting their entries, achievements, and the eventual impact of the country's breakup on its Eurovision participation.

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The Timeline

1961 — 2007

  1. 1961

    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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 1983

    Top Ten Finish

    Danijel's performance of "Džuli" in 1983 earned Yugoslavia a commendable 4th place, marking a strong comeback for the country.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 1993

    Disqualified from Participation

    Due to United Nations sanctions, Yugoslavia (FR Yugoslavia) was disqualified from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1993.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.

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