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On This Day: April 12, 1986 – Soul Train Aired Its 500th Episode

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 12, 1986 – Soul Train Aired Its 500th Episode.

On this day April 12, 1986, Soul Train aired its 500th episode, marking a major milestone for one of the most iconic and influential music and dance shows in television history. Created by Don Cornelius, Soul Train had become a Saturday morning staple, celebrating Black music, fashion, culture, and dance since its debut in 1971.

The show helped launch countless careers by giving artists a national platform to perform, from legends like Aretha Franklin and James Brown to Prince, Whitney...
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