This Day In U2 History

August 21

U2 History on this Day

• Bono and Ali are wed (1982)
• U2 shoot a video for “Electrical Storm“ in Eze, France, wrapping around 3am the next day. (2002)

All Releases Containing U2 on This Day

• Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys Album by Various Artists (Originally released: 2006-08-21)

U2 Shows on This Day

• Baggot Inn, Dublin, Ireland (1979) [U2]
• Kalvoya Festival, Oslo, Norway (1983) [U2]
• Wembley Stadium, London, England (1993) [U2]
• Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, England (2001) [U2]
• Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland (2010) [U2]
• Metropolis Hall, Potsdam, Germany (2012) [Bono]

  Bono appears and sings two songs with Herbert Gronemeyer.

News Stories on This Day

• 2020-08-21: December 1979: U2 Take On London (Original Story)
• 2017-08-21: Songs of Experience Promotion Starts (Blackout Map) (Original story)
• 2016-08-21: The History Mix: Producers of Experience (Original Story)