What happened in music on January 26: 24 artists were born and 2 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 28 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on January 26

Born in 1939Đelo JusićDubrovački Trubaduri · 1939 – 2019
Born in 1945Ashley HutchingsSteeleye Span · 81 years old
Born in 1946Michel Delpech1946 – 2016
Born in 1947Michel Sardou79 years old
Born in 1947Silver KoulourisAphrodite's Child · 79 years old
Born in 1948Cindy BergerCindy & Bert · 78 years old
Born in 1951Andy HummelBig Star · 1951 – 2010
Born in 1951David BriggsLittle River Band · 75 years old
Born in 1952Billy GreerKansas · 74 years old
Born in 1953Bert HeerinkKayak · 73 years old
Born in 1955Edward Van HalenVan Halen · 1955 – 2020
Born in 1957Mike Stevens10cc · 69 years old
Born in 1958Norman HassanUB40 · 68 years old
Born in 1958Aron StrobelMünchener Freiheit · 68 years old
Born in 1960Charlie GillinghamCounting Crows · 66 years old
Born in 1962Anna LaCazioCock Robin · 64 years old
Born in 1963Andrew RidgeleyWham! · 63 years old
Born in 1963Jazzie BSoul II Soul · 63 years old
Born in 1964Wendy MelvoinWendy & Lisa · 62 years old
Born in 1972Ya Kid KTechnotronic · 54 years old
Born in 1974Chris HesseHoobastank · 52 years old
Born in 1981Jiggy Djé45 years old
Born in 1981Pakito45 years oldBorn in 1999Ashafar27 years old
Died on January 26
Number 1 on January 26
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on January 26, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026I Just Might
2025APT.
2024Stick Season
2023Ladada (Mon Dernier Mot)
2022Dat Heb Jij Gedaan
2021drivers license
2020Smoorverliefd
2019Sweet but Psycho
2018Perfect
2017Shape of You
2016Love Yourself
2015Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)
2014All of Me
2013Scream & Shout
2012Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2011Hello
2010Fireflies
2009Ayo Technology
2008Valerie
2007Window In The Skies
2006Talk
- Top402005Als Je Iets Kan Doen
2004Afscheid Nemen Bestaat Niet
2003Lose Yourself
2002Lopen Op Het Water
2001Love Don't Cost a Thing
2000Drop It
1999Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)
1998It's Like That
1997Don't Speak
1996Ademnood
1995Waarom Nou Jij
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
1988(I've Had) The Time Of My Life
1987Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)
1986Nikita
1985Easy Lover
1984Love Me Just a Little Bit More (Totally Hooked on You)
1983Save Your Love
1982Je Loog Tegen Mij
1981Lola
1980I Have A Dream
1979YMCA
1978Mull Of Kintyre
1977Somebody To Love
1976Bohemian Rhapsody
1975I Can Help
1974Dirty Ol' Man
1973Crazy Horses
1972Sacramento (A Wonderful Town)
1971My Sweet Lord
1970Mighty Joe
1969Ain't Got No / I Got Life
1968World
1967I'm a Believer
1966Day Tripper
1965I Feel Fine
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on January 26 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Golden EarringAhoythe Netherlands
- StingDe Hallenthe Netherlands
2023
- Robbie WilliamsSportpaleisBelgium
2020
- Angela GroothuizenTheater 't Voorhuysthe Netherlands
- BLØFAhoythe Netherlands
- KensingtonAhoythe Netherlands
2019
- AnoukAhoythe Netherlands
2018
- KensingtonAhoythe Netherlands
2017
- Golden EarringAhoythe Netherlands
2015
- AnoukAhoythe Netherlands
- Golden EarringAhoythe Netherlands
- Ilse DeLangeAhoythe Netherlands
- Sharon den AdelAhoythe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisAhoythe Netherlands
2013
- Golden EarringOrpheusthe Netherlands
- ArmandPoppodium Atakthe Netherlands
2012
- AnoukDe Wereld Draait Doorthe Netherlands
- Geike ArnaertMezzthe Netherlands
- UB40Poppodium 013the Netherlands
2011
- Within TemptationAhoythe Netherlands
2005
- Ilse DeLangeAhoythe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisAhoythe Netherlands
1986
- AC/DCJaap Edenhalthe Netherlands
1980
- UrbanusRoxyBelgium
1979
- QueenVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
1974
- GenesisVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on January 26?
Born on January 26: Đelo Jusić (1939), Ashley Hutchings (1945), Michel Delpech (1946), Michel Sardou (1947), Silver Koulouris (1947), Cindy Berger (1948), Andy Hummel (1951), David Briggs (1951), Billy Greer (1952) and Bert Heerink (1953) and others.
Which artists died on January 26?
Died on January 26: Karen Young (1991) and Black (2016).
Which record was number 1 on January 26?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: I Just Might (Bruno Mars); 2025: APT. (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars); 2024: Stick Season (Noah Kahan); 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 26?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 28 times.


















