This Day In U2 History

December 19

Most frequent user: FEB

After ending a show early on November 18 due to voice problems, U2 are forced to cancel a concert planned for this day in Amsterdam. The shows are rescheduled for January in Rotterdam. (1989)
On a chart dated December 19, “Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses” peaks in the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the USA at #35. (1992)
On a chart dated December 19, “Sweetest Thing” peaks in the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the USA at #63. (1998)
U2.Com streams the audio from the Paris show on December 9 for subscribers to the site. (2015)

Operación Triunfo Adelante 2006 Compilation Album by Various (Originally released: 2006-12-19)
Heat Soundtrack Album by Various Artists (Originally released: 1995-12-19)
Just for Kicks Compilation Album by Various Artists (Originally released: 1979-12-19)
The Breakthrough Album by Blige, Mary J. (Originally released: 2005-12-19)

1978: McGonagle's, Dublin, Ireland [U2]
U2 play at the Hot Press Christmas Party held at McGonagles along with a number of other bands.
1980: Riviera Club, Baymount Hotel, Strandhill, Sligo, Ireland [U2]
1982: Leisureland, Galway, Ireland [U2]
1987: Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, AZ, USA [U2]
2005: Rose Garden, Portland, OR, USA [U2]
2010: Patersons Stadium, Subiaco, Australia [U2]
2021: St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland [Bono]
Bono participates in the annual busk for Simon Community, this year filmed, and streamed online.