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Watch the first 10 videos played on MTV, 40 years later

A little piece of music history

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It's hard to believe, but MTV has turned 40 years old.

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While music videos may not be the main offering at MTV anymore, the network's impact on music and culture has been undeniable ever since it first went on the air.

MTV went on the air on August 1, 1981 at 12:01 AM as music videos played 24/7. 40 years after its debut, let's take a look back at the first 10 music videos played on MTV.

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A little piece of music history