Live Aid was held 35 years ago and brought together some of the most famous musicians on the planet.
There were concerts at Wembley and Philadelphia as well as fundraising on an epic scale.
Can you remember what you were doing at the time? Can you remember what else was happening on Wearside that year.
Take a look at these reminders.
1. The thrills of BMX
A BMX roadshow was held at Silksworth in 1985. Did you get along to see it? Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. The history of Ryhope
Former headmaster Jim Pace had a book published in 1985 and it outlined the history of Ryhope in picture post-cards. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. The finishing touches before opening night
Putting the finishing touches before the opening night of the musical Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at New Silksworth Achool. Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. A pint with pals
A view of the inside of the Ivy House from July 1985. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: Sunderland Echo