The Launch of MTV
August 1, 1981. MTV begins broadcasting in the United States and airs its first video, "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
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