The Live-Aid concerts held 41 years ago today
REUTERS, Rob Taggart
Bill Williams
Monday, July 13th, 2026 12:22pm
On Saturday July 13, 1985 the Live Aid Concerts were held in London and Philadelphia
More that 75 acts performed at the two venues, with Phil Collins performing at both.
Organizers reported about $125 Million was raised that day.
About 1.9 billion watched the two events.
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