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Facts

Date July 13, 1985
Location London • Pennsylvania • United Kingdom • United States • England

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Freddie Mercury at Live Aid
Bob Geldof
Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits
Live Aid finale at Wembley Stadium
Mick Jagger
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Key People

Bob Geldof
Bob Geldof
Irish singer and political activist
Freddie Mercury at Live Aid
Freddie Mercury
British singer and songwriter

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