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

• Seapoint Ballroom, Galway, Ireland (1980) [U2]
• P.O.E.T.S. Music Hall, Memphis, TN, USA (1981) [U2]
• Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, CT, USA (1987) [U2]
• Flanders Expo Hall, Gent, Belgium (1992) [U2]
• Stadion Feijenoord, Rotterdam, Netherlands (1993) [U2]
• Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, AZ, USA (1997) [U2]
• Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI, USA (2001) [U2]
• United Center, Chicago, IL, USA (2005) [U2]

News Stories on This Day

• 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)