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In what year was Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' music video the first music video ever added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry?
Answer
2009
In December 2009, 'Thriller' became the first music video added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry, recognizing it as 'the most famous music video of all time.'
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The honor placed 'Thriller' alongside films deemed culturally and historically significant, elevating music videos to the status of cinema.
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- 2005
- 2007
- 2011
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- Music Technology
- Music Videos
- Cultural Impact
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