What happened in music on January 18: 19 artists were born and 10 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 23 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on January 18

Born in 1940Lindsay L. CooperStrawbs · 1940 – 2001 (deceased)
Born in 1941David RuffinThe Temptations · 1941 – 1991 (deceased)
Born in 1941Bobby Goldsboro85 years old
Born in 1945José Luis Perales81 years old
Born in 1954Tom BaileyThompson Twins · 72 years old
Born in 1955Frankie Knuckles1955 – 2014 (deceased)
Born in 1956Jack ShermanRed Hot Chili Peppers · 1956 – 2020 (deceased)
Born in 1956Elli Medeiros70 years old
Born in 1969Olivier AbbeloosQuadrophonia · 57 years old
Born in 1971Jonathan DavisKorn · 55 years old
Born in 1973Crispian MillsKula Shaker · 53 years old
Born in 1973Luther DickinsonThe Black Crowes · 53 years old
Born in 1974Christian Burns52 years old
Born in 1977Inaya DayHot 'N' Juicy · 49 years old
Born in 1980Estelle46 years old
Born in 1982Jayh44 years old
Born in 1983Samantha Mumba43 years old
Born in 1993Roxeanne Hazes33 years old
Born in 2001Thomas RaggiMåneskin · 25 years old
Died on January 18

Died in 1995Charles BaskervilleThe Drifters · 1995
Died in 2008Freddie CavalliHerman Brood & His Wild Romance · 1955 – 2008
Died in 2010Kate McGarrigleKate & Anna McGarrigle · 1946 – 2010
Died in 2013Bobby BennettJames Brown & The Famous Flames · 1938 – 2013
Died in 2014Fergie FrederiksenTOTO · 1951 – 2014
Died in 2016Glenn FreyEagles · 1948 – 2016
Died in 2022Dick HalliganBlood, Sweat & Tears · 1943 – 2022
Died in 2023David CrosbyCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young · 1941 – 2023
Died in 2025Dave BargeronBlood, Sweat & Tears · 1942 – 2025
Died in 2026Cat CooreThird World · 1950 – 2026
Number 1 on January 18
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on January 18, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026The Fate of Ophelia
2025APT.
2024greedy
2023Ladada (Mon Dernier Mot)
2022Dat Heb Jij Gedaan
2021Nu Wij Niet Meer Praten
2020Blinding Lights
2019Duurt Te Lang
2018Perfect
2017Rockabye
2016Love Yourself
2015Runaway (U & I)
2014Timber
2013Scream & Shout
2012Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2011Hello
2010Fireflies
2009Ayo Technology
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
1987Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)
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
1977Somebody To Love
1976Bohemian Rhapsody
1975I Can Help
1974'T Is Weer Voorbij Die Mooie Zomer
1973Crazy Horses
1972How Do You Do?
1971My Sweet Lord
1970Marian
1969Hair
1968World
1967Green Green Grass Of Home
1966Day Tripper
1965I Feel Fine
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on January 18 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- ClouseauSportpaleisBelgium
2020
- KensingtonAhoythe Netherlands
- Noémie WolfsJC De KlinkerBelgium
- Son MieuxDe Uurwerkerthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicThéâtre RoyalBelgium
- Guus MeeuwisAhoythe Netherlands
2019
- Fontaines D.C.Cinetolthe Netherlands
- De StaatVerathe Netherlands
- YUNGBLUDAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- Son MieuxDe Wereld Draait Doorthe Netherlands
2018
- Gers PardoelAhoythe Netherlands
2016
- De StaatDe Wereld Draait Doorthe Netherlands
2014
- Golden EarringAhoythe Netherlands
- Jurgen RijkersNootgebouwthe Netherlands
- De StaatDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
2008
- HooverphonicTivolithe Netherlands
2007
- Cesar ZuiderwijkSchouwburgthe Netherlands
1999
- The OffspringAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
1997
- OctopusKleine Zaalthe Netherlands
1992
- The Smashing PumpkinsEffenaarthe Netherlands
1991
- Candy DulferPatronaatthe Netherlands
1990
- Steve MarriottGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
1980
- UrbanusSchoolcomplexBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on January 18?
Born on January 18: Lindsay L. Cooper (1940), David Ruffin (1941), Bobby Goldsboro (1941), José Luis Perales (1945), Tom Bailey (1954), Frankie Knuckles (1955), Jack Sherman (1956), Elli Medeiros (1956), Olivier Abbeloos (1969) and Jonathan Davis (1971) and others.
Which artists died on January 18?
Died on January 18: Charles Baskerville (1995), Freddie Cavalli (2008), Kate McGarrigle (2010), Bobby Bennett (2013), Fergie Frederiksen (2014), Glenn Frey (2016), Dick Halligan (2022), David Crosby (2023), Dave Bargeron (2025) and Cat Coore (2026).
Which record was number 1 on January 18?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: The Fate of Ophelia (Taylor Swift); 2025: APT. (ROSÉ, 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 18?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 23 times.














