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Eurovision Song Contest 1996

Took place on March 20, 1996

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The Eurovision Song Contest 1996 was the 41st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held on 18 May 1996 at the Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway, and presented by Ingvild Bryn and Morten Harket.

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