The Concert for Bangladesh

The Concert for Bangladesh was a groundbreaking music event held on August 1, 1971, organized by musicians George Harrison and Ravi Shankar to raise awareness and funds for refugees from the Bangladesh Liberation War. Featuring artists like Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Ringo Starr, the concert took place at Madison Square Garden in New York. It was one of the first large-scale charity concerts and successfully raised millions for UNICEF to aid those affected by the crisis. This event highlighted the power of music in social activism and set a precedent for future benefit concerts.