This Day In U2 History

October 02

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U2 History on this Day

  • On a chart dated October 2, the live version of “I Will Follow,” recorded live from Hattem, peaks at #12 in the Dutch charts. (1982)
  • The Edge’s daughter, Sian Evans is born. (1997)

U2 Shows on This Day

  • 1979: Baggot Inn, Dublin, Ireland [U2]
  • 1980: Brannigan's, Leeds, England [U2]
  • 1980: The Forum, Hatfield, UK [U2]

    U2 make their first appearance on television outside of Ireland, on the Children’s television show White Light on Thames TV. The performance aired on October 6.

  • 1981: Rock City, Nottingham, England [U2]
  • 1989: Entertainment Center, Brisbane, Australia [U2]
  • 2010: City of Coimbra Stadium, Coimbra, Portugal [U2]

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