This Day In U2 History

October 17

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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

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)