April 1984
The first version of ‘West End girls’ is released. It is a club hit in Los Angeles and San Francisco and a small hit in France and Belgium.
History
October 1984
They make their first ever stage appearance at the Fridge Nightclub in Brixton, singing and playing over tapes.
On this day
1988
‘Domino Dancing’ debuts on the U.S. singles chart.
1994
Disco 2 debuts on the U.S. album chart at its #75 peak.
1996
Diana, Princess of Wales, visits the London Lighthouse, a center and hospice for people affected by HIV and AIDS, for the launch of a fundraising drive. Neil also attends this event, during which he meets Diana, apparently for the first and only time.
1999
The Pet Shop Boys perform ‘New York City Boy’ on Top of the Pops.
2001
The Closer to Heaven cast album is released.
2007
Disco 4 is released.
2013
The Electric Tour comes to San Diego. Before the show, Neil and Chris meet Victor Willis, the original ‘cop’ and lead vocalist of the Village People as well as co-writer of their mutual hit ‘Go West.’
2022
This evening the Pet Shop Boys and New Order perform for a second night at the Hollywood Bowl.
- Facts collated by geowayne.com