MTV first aired in August 1981
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MTV first aired in August 1981
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On this date in 1981, MTV launched in America. The first video they played was "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles (1 Aug 1981). In the summer of 1981, music was about to change forever. On 1 August at 12:01 am, MTV flickered to life on cable television, playing the prophetic "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles. As the first words echoed from television speakers across America - "I heard you on the wireless back in '52" - it was clear a revolution had begun. MTV brought the mus
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On this date in 1981, MTV launched in America. The first video they played was "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles (1 Aug 1981). In the summer of 1981, music was about to change forever. On 1 August at 12:01 am, MTV flickered to life on cable television, playing the prophetic "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles. As the first words echoed from television speakers across America - "I heard you on the wireless back in '52" - it was clear a revolution had begun. MTV brought the mus
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On August 1, 1981, MTV aired their first ever music video, a symbolic pick for this new era. Last night, they aired it again, only this time as the last video to ever air on the channel. The true end of an era. Breaks my heart 💔 #2026 #mtv #nostalgiacore #80saesthetic #fypuk🇬🇧📍
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On August 1, 1981, MTV aired their first ever music video, a symbolic pick for this new era. Last night, they aired it again, only this time as the last video to ever air on the channel. The true end of an era. Breaks my heart 💔 #2026 #mtv #nostalgiacore #80saesthetic #fypuk🇬🇧📍
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