“Desire” debuted at No. 3 before it quickly climbed to the top spot on Oct. 8, 1988, and became U2’s first chart-topping single in the United Kingdom, according to the Official Charts Company.

Few rock bands have been as successful over the last 50 years as U2. They've earned it, forming as teenagers in the late '70s and creating challenging rock that mixed the personal, political, and ...

Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. On October 8, 1988, U2, a four-member rock band from Dublin, made ...