Van Halen performed several shows at the arena : the World Invasion Tour on May 1 , 1980 promoting '' Women and Children First '' ( 1980 ) , the Fair Warning Tour on July 28-29 , 1981 supporting '' Fair Warning '' ( 1981 ) , and the Hide Your Sheep Tour on October 11-12 , 1982 for '' Diver Down '' ( 1982 ) . The second night of the Hide Your Sheep Tour was filmed at the arena . The 1984 Tour on March 25-26 , 1984 for '' 1984 '' ( 1984 ) and the 5150 Tour on August 8-9 , 1986 for '' 5150 '' ( 1986 ) . The 5150 Tour was the first to feature Sammy Hagar as David Lee Roth 's replacement . Van Halen returned to the arena after a five year absence on October 17 , 1991 supporting their Grammy winning album '' For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge '' ( 1991 ) . On January 21 , 1985 , the arena hosted inaugural festivities celebrating President Ronald Reagan 's second inauguration . Reagan , Vice President George H. W. Bush , and their wives attended . Bitterly cold weather had forced the cancellation of the previous day 's inaugural parade in Washington , D.C . As a result , the alternative indoor event at the Capital Centre afforded the parade 's expected participants -- including an estimated 9,000 students -- an opportunity to perform for the president
1984 Tour
1984 Tour
Capital Centre