History: July 2 (#2)

History: July 2 (#2)
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July 2, 2005 The Live 8 benefit concerts takes place in the G8 states and in South Africa. More than 1,000 musicians perform and are broadcast on 182 television networks and 2,000 radio networks.

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On July 2, in the year 2005: The Live 8 benefit concerts takes place in the G8 states and in South Africa. More than 1,000 musicians perform and are broadcast on 182 television networks and 2,000 radio networks. Live 8 was a string of benefit concerts that took place on 2 July 2005, in the G8 states and South Africa.

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Why July 2, 2005 matters: The Live 8 benefit concerts takes place in th e G8 states and in South Africa. More than 1,000 musicians perform and are broadcast on 182 television networks and 2,000 radio networks. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: July 2, 2005 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has con nected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The Live 8 benefit concerts takes place in the G8 states and in South Africa. More than 1,000 musicians perform and are broadcast on 182 television networks and 2,000 radio networks. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_8 (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)