1959 in Dutch television

Last updated November 14, 2025

This is a list of Dutch television related events from 1959.

Events

17 February – Teddy Scholten is selected to represent Netherlands at the 1959 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Een beetje". She is selected to be the fourth Dutch Eurovision entry during Nationaal Songfestival held at AVRO Studios in Hilversum.^[1]
11 March – The Netherlands wins the 4th Eurovision Song Contest in Cannes. The winning song is "Een beetje" performed by Teddy Scholten.^[2]

Debuts

Television shows

1950s

Dappere Dodo (1955-1964)
NOS Journaal (1956–present)
Pipo de Clown (1958-1980)

Ending this year

Births

Deaths

References

↑ "Netherlands: Nationaal Songfestival 1959". Eurovision World. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
↑ "Cannes 1959". Eurovision Song Contest. Retrieved 13 November 2025.

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[1] "Netherlands: Nationaal Songfestival 1959". Eurovision World. Retrieved 13 November 2025.

[2] "Cannes 1959". Eurovision Song Contest. Retrieved 13 November 2025.

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