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  1. On This Day August 1 1981 – MTV Made Its Debut

    On This Day August 1 1981 – MTV Made Its Debut

    On this day August 1 1981, MTV launched in the United States and forever changed the way music was consumed, marketed, and experienced. At 12:01 AM, the network aired its first music video, Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles, signaling the start of a new era where visual presentation...
  2. On This Day July 23 1988 – The Final Episode of Solid Gold Aired

    On This Day July 23 1988 – The Final Episode of Solid Gold Aired

    On this day July 23 1988, the final episode of Solid Gold aired, closing the curtain on one of the most iconic music television series of the 1980s. Premiering in 1980, the show was known for its weekly countdown of the top hits in America, its glamorous Solid Gold Dancers, and a lineup of...
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    • Category: On This Day in 80s TV
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    August 31, 1984: MuchMusic Launched, Changing Canadian Music Television

    On August 31, 1984, the Canadian music video channel MuchMusic made its debut, revolutionizing the way music was consumed in Canada. As the country’s answer to MTV, MuchMusic quickly became a cultural staple for music lovers. The first video ever played on the channel was “The Enemy Within” by...
  4. 80s Pop Culture: The Birth of MTV

    80s Pop Culture: The Birth of MTV

    The 1980s was a decade of bold style, electrifying music, and dramatic shifts in popular culture. Amidst the kaleidoscope of neon fashion and iconic synth beats, one platform emerged that not only encapsulated the spirit of the decade but helped shape it: MTV. Launched on August 1, 1981, MTV...
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    80s Pop Culture: The Birth of MTV

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