This Day In U2 History

May 09

U2 History on this Day

• Macphisto is born! Although he made a debut in rehearsals, May 9 was Macphisto’s public debut in concert in Rotterdam. (1993)
• U2 are filmed in studio at Hanover Quay in Dublin performing “The Hands That Built America“ for use in a video for the song. (2002)

U2 Shows on This Day

• 1980: Seapoint Ballroom, Galway, Ireland [U2]
• 1981: Poet's Music Hall, Memphis, TN, USA [U2]
• 1987: Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, CT, USA [U2]
• 1992: Flanders Expo Hall, Gent, Belgium [U2]
• 1993: Stadion Feijenoord, Rotterdam, Netherlands [U2]
• 1997: Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, AZ, USA [U2]
• 2001: Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI, USA [U2]
• 2005: United Center, Chicago, IL, USA [U2]
• 2023: Beacon Theatre, New York, NY [Bono]

News Stories on This Day

• 2023-05-09: Bono films “Stories of Surrender” in New York (Original Story)
• 2020-05-09: New Single with Bono Released to Streaming Services (Original Story)
• 2017-05-09: Spoilers: U2 Joshua Tree Tour Rehearsals Begin (Original Story)
• 1997-05-09: U2 Holds Marathon Recording Session Here (by George Varga, San Diego Union Tribune)
• 1980-05-09: U.2. For City Date (The Connacht Tribune)