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ON THIS DAY, 1985...

Rob

On July 13th, 1985, the Live Aid concert took place. It was a historic dual-venue benefit concert with the goal of raising funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The event was organized by Bob Geldof, an Irish singer-songwriter, and Midge Ure, a Scottish musician. It took place simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London, England, and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.


Live Aid featured a star-studded lineup of some of the biggest names in the music industry at that time. Artists such as Queen, U2, Madonna, David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, Paul McCartney, and many others performed at the event. The concert was broadcasted to an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion people across 150 countries, making it one of the largest television broadcasts in history.


The purpose of Live Aid was to raise funds to alleviate the devastating famine that was affecting Ethiopia at the time.


The concert aimed to increase public awareness of the issue and encourage individuals, corporations, and governments to donate money towards famine relief efforts. The funds raised through Live Aid were channelled to various humanitarian organizations, including Save the Children and the United Nations World Food Programme.


Live Aid was not only significant for its charitable cause but also for its cultural impact. It showcased the power of music and the ability of the global community to come together for a common cause. The event symbolized solidarity and the potential to make a positive difference in the world through collective action.


Following the success of Live Aid, other similar benefit concerts and events were organized in subsequent years to address various humanitarian crises. Live Aid played a crucial role in inspiring future charitable initiatives, and its impact on popular culture and the music industry continues to be felt to this day.

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