When it comes to the Eurovision Song Contest, many people wonder which country was the first to win this prestigious competition. The answer is Switzerland, who took home the top prize in the very first Eurovision Song Contest held in 1956. The winning song was "Refrain" performed by Lys Assia.

Switzerland's victory in 1956 set the stage for their continued success in the Eurovision Song Contest. They have gone on to win the competition a total of two more times, in 1988 with the song "Ne partez pas sans moi" by Celine Dion, and in 2019 with the song "She Got Me" by Luca Hanni.

Since its inception in 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest has grown to become one of the most-watched non-sporting events in the world, with millions of viewers tuning in each year to see which country will come out on top. The competition has also helped to launch the careers of many successful artists, including ABBA, Celine Dion, and Conchita Wurst.

If you want to learn more about the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and the countries that have won in the past, you can visit the official Eurovision website here. There, you can find information on past winners, upcoming events, and how you can get involved in the competition.

So, the next time you find yourself wondering which country was the first to win the Eurovision Song Contest in 1956, you can impress your friends with the answer - Switzerland. And who knows, maybe one day your own country will take home the top prize in this iconic music competition!

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