1960 in Dutch television

Last updated November 27, 2025

This is a list of Dutch television related events from 1960.

Events

9 February – Rudi Carrell is selected to represent Netherlands at the 1960 Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Wat een geluk". He is selected to be the fifth Dutch Eurovision entry during Nationaal Songfestival held at AVRO Studios in Hilversum.^[1]
29 March – France wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Tom Pillibi" by Jacqueline Boyer. The Netherlands finish in twelfth place with the song "Wat een geluk" by Rudi Carrell.^[2]

Television shows

1950s

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

Births

29 April – Gerard Joling, singer & TV presenter
2 May – Hans Schiffers, TV & radio presenter

References

↑ "Netherlands: Nationaal Songfestival 1960". Eurovision World. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
↑ "Eurovision 1960 Results: Voting & Points". Eurovision World. Retrieved 19 November 2025.

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[1] "Netherlands: Nationaal Songfestival 1960". Eurovision World. Retrieved 19 November 2025.

[2] "Eurovision 1960 Results: Voting & Points". Eurovision World. Retrieved 19 November 2025.

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