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This is a list of Belgian television related events from 1987.

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Yugoslavia participated at the Eurovision Song Contest 1987, held in Brussels, Belgium. It was represented by song "Ja sam za ples", performed by band Novi fosili. The selection process used a revised system for nominations and scoring. In the Contest itself the song was ranked fourth out of 22, winning 92 points.

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