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Aug 31, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day August 31 1984 – MuchMusic Premiered in Canada.

On this day August 31 1984, Canada's answer to MTV officially launched as MuchMusic hit the airwaves. With a bold and distinctly Canadian identity, MuchMusic quickly became the nation's home for music videos, artist interviews, countdown shows, and groundbreaking specialty programs. The very first video played was The Enemy Within by Rush, setting the tone with a strong homegrown spotlight.

Broadcast from Toronto, MuchMusic gave massive exposure to both Canadian and international acts. Its...

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