United Kingdom In The Eurovision Song Contest 1966
The United Kingdom held a national preselection to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1966. It was held on January 27, 1966 and presented by David Jacobs. The decision on the singer, Kenneth McKellar, had already been made, without any open competition.
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