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Today in History: Portugal wins first Eurovision with Amar pelos dois

5/13/2026

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On 13 May 2017 in Kyiv, Portugal captured its first Eurovision victory when Salvador Sobral sang “Amar pelos dois,” a ballad written by his sister Luísa Sobral. The entry earned 758 points—the highest score under the current system—winning both jury and televote and ending Portugal’s 53-year winless streak since debuting in 1964.

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On 13 May 2017 in Kyiv, Portugal captured its first Eurovision victory when Salvador Sobral sang “Amar pelos dois,” a ballad written by his sister Luísa Sobral. The entry earned 758 points—the highest score under the current system—winning both jury and televote and ending Portugal’s 53-year winless streak since debuting in 1964.