TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY:

The epic charity record “We Are The World” by USA For Africa hit the No. 1 spot on the UK singles chart.

The US artists’ answer to Band Aid had an all-star cast including acts like Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, Huey Lewis, Ray Charles, Billy Joel, Paul Simon and composers Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie.