What happened in music on January 16: 17 artists were born, 4 artists died and one group disbanded, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 33 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on January 16
Born in 1937Conny Vandenbos1937 – 2002 (deceased)
Born in 1943Gavin Bryars83 years old
Born in 1944Katherine AndersonThe Marvelettes · 1944 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1953Bob Clearmountain73 years old
Born in 1959Sade AduSade · 67 years old
Born in 1960Richard ElliotTower Of Power · 66 years old
Born in 1961Paul RavenKilling Joke · 1961 – 2007 (deceased)
Born in 1962Danbert NobaconChumbawamba · 64 years old
Born in 1962Paul WebbTalk Talk · 64 years old
Born in 1968Atticus RossNine Inch Nails · 58 years old
Born in 1970Tren van EnckevortRowwen Hèze · 56 years old
Born in 1971Jon DavisonYes · 55 years old
Born in 1975Aruna51 years old
Born in 1979Aaliyah1979 – 2001 (deceased)
Born in 1980Goldie LocTha Eastsidaz · 46 years old
Born in 1988Nifra38 years old
Born in 1996JENNIEBLACKPINK · 30 years old
Died on January 16
Disbanded on January 16
Number 1 on January 16
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on January 16, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026The Fate of Ophelia
2025Die With A Smile
2024greedy
2023Ladada (Mon Dernier Mot)
2022Dat Heb Jij Gedaan
2021Nu Wij Niet Meer Praten
2020Dance Monkey
2019Duurt Te Lang
2018Perfect
2017Rockabye
2016Love Yourself
2015Thinking out Loud
2014Timber
2013Scream & Shout
2012Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2011Hello
2010Fireflies
2009Hot N Cold
2008Apologize
2007Body To Body
2006Talk
- Top402005Als Je Iets Kan Doen
2004Afscheid Nemen Bestaat Niet
2003Lose Yourself
2002Lopen Op Het Water
2001Can't Fight The Moonlight
2000Binnen
1999Believe
1998It's Like That
1997Don't Speak
1996Ademnood
1995I Will Survive (Lalala)
1994Ik Wil Niet Dat Je Liegt
1993I Will Always Love You
1992Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
1991Ice Ice Baby
1990All Around the World
1989Can't Stay Away from You
1988China In Your Hand
1987Walk Like an Egyptian
1986Nikita
1985Do They Know It's Christmas?
1984You Are
1983You Can't Hurry Love
1982One Of Us
1981Lola
1980I Have A Dream
1979Paradise By the Dashboard Light
1978Mull Of Kintyre
- Top401977Somebody To Love
- Top401976Bohemian Rhapsody
1975I Can Help
1974'T Is Weer Voorbij Die Mooie Zomer
1973Crazy Horses
1972How Do You Do?
1971My Sweet Lord
1970Marian
- Top401969Hair
1968World
1967Green Green Grass Of Home
1966Day Tripper
1965I Feel Fine
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on January 16 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2023
- AnoukAhoythe Netherlands
- Barry HayAhoythe Netherlands
- RONDÉAhoythe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisAhoythe Netherlands
2021
- Armin van BuurenAhoythe Netherlands
2020
- BLØFAhoythe Netherlands
- Geike ArnaertPraedinius Gymnasiumthe Netherlands
- Geike ArnaertCoffee Companythe Netherlands
2019
- Jan SmitRTL Late Night met Twan Huysthe Netherlands
- Klein Orkestde Rijswijkse Schouwburgthe Netherlands
2015
- KensingtonGrote Marktthe Netherlands
2014
- Golden EarringAhoythe Netherlands
- NielsonAhoythe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisAhoythe Netherlands
2013
- Doe MaarVredenburg Leidsche Rijnthe Netherlands
2011
- Cirque du SoleilKart ExpoBelgium
2010
- Flinke NamenDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
- Peter LutsNoxxBelgium
- De StaatDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
2009
- Candy DulferCC De MolBelgium
1992
- The Smashing PumpkinsVooruitBelgium
1987
- Eric ClaptonAhoythe Netherlands
1982
- Doe MaarParochieel Ontspannings Centrumthe Netherlands
- Golden EarringVeilinghalBelgium
- UrbanusAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
1980
- UrbanusAula Q Vrije Universiteit BrusselBelgium
1978
- Talking HeadsCentre Culturel de ChênéeBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on January 16?
Born on January 16: Conny Vandenbos (1937), Gavin Bryars (1943), Katherine Anderson (1944), Bob Clearmountain (1953), Sade Adu (1959), Richard Elliot (1960), Paul Raven (1961), Danbert Nobacon (1962), Paul Webb (1962) and Atticus Ross (1968) and others.
Which artists died on January 16?
Died on January 16: Will “Dub” Jones (2000), Jimmy Castor (2012), Gary Loizzo (2016) and Carlos Ward (2026).
Which record was number 1 on January 16?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: The Fate of Ophelia (Taylor Swift); 2025: Die With A Smile (Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars); 2024: greedy (Tate McRae); 2023: Ladada (Mon Dernier Mot) (Claude); 2022: Dat Heb Jij Gedaan (MEAU). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on January 16?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 33 times.























