This Day In U2 History
August 20
U2 History on this Day
- U2 make their first appearance on the Top of the Pops playing “Fire” (1981)
- The U2360° tour stop in Sheffield, England was audio streamed via U2.com and the Bauer Radio Network. (2009)
All Releases Containing U2 on This Day
- Now! 7 Compilation Album by Various Artists (Originally released: 2002-08-20)
- Champagne from a Straw Digital Single by Corr, Andrea (Originally released: 2007-08-20)
- Red Moon Album by Call, The (Originally released: 1990-08-20)
U2 Shows on This Day
- 1981: BBC Television Centre, London, England, United Kingdom [U2]
U2 appear on Top of the Pops to perform their new single, “Fire.”
- 1983: Lorelei Amphitheater, St. Goarshausen, Germany [U2]
- 1992: Foxboro Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA [U2]
- 1993: Wembley Stadium, London, England [U2]
- 1997: Expo Gelaende, Hanover, Germany [U2]
- 2009: Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, England [U2]
- 2010: Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland [U2]
News Stories on This Day
- 2018-08-20: The Crystal Ball: Tour Setup, Singles, Home Video (Original Story)
- 2016-08-20: Kygo Premieres New U2 Song, “You’re The Best Thing (About Me)” (Original Story)