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On This Day: August 1, 1981, MTV Made its Debut

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On August 1, 1981, MTV revolutionized the music industry by launching the first channel dedicated to music videos. The original MTV VJs were Mark Goodman, Martha Quinn, Alan Hunter, J.J. Jackson, and Nina Blackwood.

Did You Know?

• The first music video played on MTV was “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles.
• The second was “You Better Run” by Pat Benatar.
• The third was “She Won’t Dance with Me” by Rod Stewart.
 
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