Live 8July 2005
A series of "Live 8" concerts in 11 countries around the world are staged to help raise awareness of global poverty, led by Sir Bob Geldof
Historical person
Bob Geldof Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Bob Geldof, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Ireland.
5 records2005–20051 events0 places
Chronological biography
2005
Live 8July 2005
Live 8 claims that an estimated 3 billion people watched 1,000 musicians perform in 11 shows, which were broadcast on 182 television networks and by 2,000 radio stations.
Live 8July 2005
Live 8 is specifically not billed as a fundraiser, Geldofs slogan is "We dont want your money, we want your voice".
Live 8July 2005
Scheduled days before the annual G8 summit in an effort to increase political pressure on G8 nations to address issues facing the extremely poor around the world.
Live 8July 2005
The G8 subsequently vote to cancel the debt of 18 of the worlds poorest nations, make AIDS drugs more accessible and double levels of annual aid to Africa, to $50 billion by 2010.
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