On This Day In Def Leppard History (22nd August 2024)

On This Day in Def Leppard History - 22nd August, the following concerts and events took place. Including the 'Hysteria' album entering the US Billboard Top 200 album chart at #36 on this day in 1987.

Their most successful album would go on to reach Number One 11 months later in July 1988.

Read more about this album chart anniversary.

On this day in 1987 the band enjoyed their first Top Ten hit single with 'Animal' in the UK. Which was also their first UK Top 40 entry.

Read more about this single chart anniversary.

Earlier today the band announced the 'One Night Only Live At The Leadmill' release for October on CD, Blu-ray, DVD, Vinyl and Digital video.

Read more about this new release.

As of 2024, Def Leppard have played 17 times on this date.

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

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