How well do you know the history of Eurovision? In our EuroRevision series, we aim to put the spotlight back on the early years of Eurovision, journeying through until we reach the current contest.
Today our quiz revolves around the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest, so test your knowledge below! Catch up on our EuroRevision post all about Eurovision 1968, here.
Who hosted Eurovision 1968, and in what city?
Katie Boyle, London
Erica Vaal, Vienna
Willy Dobbe, Amsterdam
Which two nations finished with just 1 point?
Netherlands and Finland
Portugal and Austria
Italy and Norway
Which nations opened and closed the 1968 contest?
Portugal and Yugoslavia
Switzerland and France
Monaco and United Kingdom
How many languages were represented in the competing entries of Eurovision 1968?
11
15
13
Which of the following 1968 participants had previously competed at Eurovision?
Isabelle Aubret
Gianni Mascolo
Karel Gott
Who was originally going to sing ‘La, La, La’ for Spain?
Joan Manuel Serrat
Julio Iglesias
Karina
What was the highest placing French language song of 1968?
La Source (France)
Quand tu Reviendras (Belgium)
Nous vivrons d’amour (Luxembourg)
Which of the following is true:
1968 marked the first time that Spain had entered the Top 5 at Eurovision
Eurovision 1968 was the first contest broadcast to colour in all the competing nations
The Final was held on a Friday Night
Spain received their highest set of points from which nation?
Germany
Portugal
Monaco
How many nations competed at Eurovision 1968?
17
18
19