The Concert That Connected 40% of Humanity | Day 85 #Shorts

Day 85 of the countdown — and this might’ve been one of the last times music truly stopped the world.

In 1985, Live Aid became one of the largest concerts in human history, raising money for famine relief in Ethiopia.

The event was broadcast through the largest satellite link-up of its time and reached an estimated:

1.9 billion viewers
across 150 countries
nearly 40% of the world’s population

And this was before:

social media
YouTube
smartphones
livestreaming

More than 70 major artists performed, including:
Queen,
U2,
David Bowie,
Elton John,
Madonna,
Paul McCartney,
and Led Zeppelin.

Queen’s legendary 20-minute Wembley performance is still considered one of the greatest live performances ever.

By the end of the event, Live Aid raised over $245 million for famine relief.

Day 84 drops tomorrow.

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