On This Day in Queen History – 16 February

In 1968 – The Opposition played at the Youth Club, Lutterworth.
In 1975 – Queen played Avery Fisher Hall, New York, New York, USA (2 shows).
In 1981 – Queen played the Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan.
In 1987 – Queen released “Live In Budapest” on VHS in UK via PMI, with slightly edited footage recorded at Nepstadion, Budapest.

Freddie "Live in Budpest"
Freddie “Live In Budapest”

Queen Live In Budapest

In 1990 – Brian May made a guest appearance with Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson, (formerly Mott The Hoople), Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK.
In 1993 – Roger Taylor attended the BRIT Awards, Alexandra Palace, London, UK, presenting award for Best Soundtrack to “Wayne’s World”.

Wayne's World
Wayne’s World

Wayne’s World wins Film Soundtrack presented by Roger Taylor | BRIT Awards 1993
– https://youtu.be/xcCLZNOa7Io

In 2011 – A press release announced Kerry Ellis and Brian May “Anthems: The Tour”.
In 2012 – The 10th Freddie Mercury’s Montreux Memorial Day announced for the weekend 31.08 to 02.09.2012
In 2012 – Brian May live with Kerry Ellis and Irene Fornaciari at the Teatro Ariston, San Remo, Italy (San Remo festival).
In 2013 – Brian May was working on the “Diableries” book in Bristol.
In 2013 – Readers of Ultimate Classic Rock chose ‘You’re My Best Friend’ as the “Most Romantic Rock Music Video”.

Freddie - You're My Best Friend
Freddie – You’re My Best Friend

In 2020 – Queen + Adam Lambert played ANZ Stadium, Sydney. [FireFight Australia]

FireFight Australia - Sold Out