This Day In U2 History
October 17
Most frequent user: AJSU2 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)