This Day In U2 History

October 17

U2 History on this Day

• Originally U2 intended to play a show in Lausanne, Switzerland on this day, but the band cancelled 14 shows early in the tour to give them more time to rehearse the new material. (1984)
• An Post, the post office in Ireland, launches a series of “Irish Rock Legend” stamps, including one which features U2. (2002)

All Releases Containing U2 on This Day

• There's Nothing To Be Afraid Of Digital Single by Gavin Friday (Originally released: 2023-10-17)
• Inner City Blues Compilation Album by Various Artists (Originally released: 1995-10-17)

U2 Shows on This Day

• 1980: Gigant, Apeldoorn, Netherlands [U2]
• 1981: Bracknell Sports Centre, Bracknell, England [U2]
• 2015: Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany [U2]

News Stories on This Day

• 2019-10-17: The Man on the Train Screening in Japan (Original Story)
• 2015-10-17: U2 Experience: A book by Brian Boyd (Original story)
• 1998-10-17: POP Tour Programme Wins ICAD Award (Adworld)