This Day In U2 History

May 21

U2 History on this Day

• At a concert in New Haven, CT, U2 debut a new song, “Fire”. (1981)
• The first of two days of filming a video for “Last Night on Earth“ in Kansas City. (1997)
• Bono’s son, John Hewson born (2001)

All Releases Containing U2 on This Day

• Citizen Penn Soundtrack by Perry, Linda (Originally released: 2021-05-21)
• Modern Mantra Album by DJ Spooky (Originally released: 2002-05-21)
• Put 'em Under Pressure Single by Republic of Ireland Football Squad (Originally released: 1990-05-21)

U2 Shows on This Day

• 05-21: RTÉ Television Centre, Dublin, Ireland [Bono]

  Bono and Larry appear on the Late Late Show to wish Gay Byrne farewell, and Bono hums the theme song, getting the audience to participate.

• 1981: Uncle Sam's, Buffalo, NY, USA [U2]
• 1983: Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL, USA [U2]
• 1992: Forum Di Assago, Milan, Italy [U2]
• 2005: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA [U2]
• 2017: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA, USA [U2]

News Stories on This Day

• 2018-05-21: MacPhisto’s Tales #U2eiTOUR (Original Story)
• 1998-05-21: Seagram Shakes Up Music Business with Polygram Purchase (Reuters)
• 1997-05-21: Discord Accompanies Filming of Rock Video in KC’s Downtown (The Kansas City Star)