BBC TV reports on ‘biblical’ famine in Ethiopia 30 years ago today (Oct 23 1984)


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(Tuesday, October 23, 1984) — BBC Television reported on the famine in Ethiopia today; the story, which shocked viewers, prompted rock star Bob Geldof to organize “Band Aid,” a group of celebrities who recorded the song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” for charity.