On This Day In Def Leppard History - 14th June 2019

On This Day in Def Leppard History - 14th June, the following concerts and events took place. Including the UK release of the 'Euphoria' album 20 years ago on this day in 1999.

The album reached Number 11 in the UK Top 40 chart.

Read more about this album release anniversary.

Also on this day in 2009 the band returned to Donington Park to headline the Download Festival.

The first time the band headlined a major festival in the UK. Rick Allen got an emotional ovation after an introduction by Joe, as he had in 1986. Footage from the show (including this moment) was broadcast on UK TV and included on the 'Mirrorball (Live & More)' bonus DVD.

Read more about this live show anniversary.

The Def Leppard 2019 European tour continues later tonight in Derby, England at the Download Festival. Vivian's band Last In Line also played on the same stage earlier today.

Follow the Live Updates later tonight.

As of 2019, Def Leppard (will) have played 9 times on this date.

Use the previous news links to go back through each day in history to June 2011.

• Previous News - 13th June 2019
• Back

share this story:

---

---