What happened in music on March 10: 21 artists were born and 9 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on March 10

Born in 1940Dean TorrenceJan & Dean · 86 years old
Born in 1945John Spencer81 years old
Born in 1946Gaylord BirchSantana · 1946 – 1996 (deceased)
Born in 1947Tom ScholzBoston · 79 years old
Born in 1951Brad Fiedel75 years old
Born in 1954Tina Charles5000 Volts · 72 years old
Born in 1955Bunny DeBargeDeBarge · 71 years old
Born in 1955Marianne Rosenberg71 years old
Born in 1963Jeff AmentPearl Jam · 63 years old
Born in 1964Neneh CherryThe The · 62 years old
Born in 1966Phil XBon Jovi · 60 years old
Born in 1966Dave KrusenPearl Jam · 60 years old
Born in 1966Edie BrickellEdie Brickell & New Bohemians · 60 years old
Born in 1970Tom Novy56 years old
Born in 1972Timbaland54 years old
Born in 1973John LeComptEvanescence · 53 years old
Born in 1975Jerry HortonPapa Roach · 51 years old
Born in 1977Robin Thicke49 years old
Born in 1977Ann VervoortMilk Inc. · 1977 – 2010 (deceased)
Born in 1987Emeli Sandé39 years old
Born in 1994Bad Bunny32 years old
Died on March 10
Died in 1988Andy Gibb1958 – 1988
Died in 2003Jimmy BilsburyLes Humphries Singers · 1942 – 2003
Died in 2016Keith EmersonEmerson, Lake & Palmer · 1944 – 2016
Died in 2017Joni SledgeSister Sledge · 1956 – 2017
Died in 2023Dix DenneyThelonious Monster · 2023
Died in 2024T. M. StevensVanilla Fudge · 1951 – 2024
Died in 2024Eric Carmen1949 – 2024
Died in 2024Karl WallingerWorld Party · 1957 – 2024
Died in 2025Stedman PearsonFive Star · 1964 – 2025
Concerts on March 10 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2024
- SagaDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
2023
- Herman van VeenCapitoleBelgium
- Frank BoeijenSpant!the Netherlands
2022
- The LumineersAFAS Livethe Netherlands
2019
- Anderson .PaakLotto ArenaBelgium
- Lewis CapaldiZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelAtlas Theaterthe Netherlands
- Frank BoeijenDiligentiathe Netherlands
- BastilleZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2018
- Herman van VeenDen Helder Airportzaalthe Netherlands
- John IllsleyDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
- BLØFZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Klein OrkestSchouwburg de Kringthe Netherlands
- Cirque du SoleilLotto ArenaBelgium
- Cirque du SoleilLotto ArenaBelgium
- Maaike OuboterStadsschouwburgBelgium
2017
- Frank BoeijenStadsschouwburgBelgium
- Ray WilsonUndergroundthe Netherlands
- Blaze BayleySpirit of 66Belgium
2016
- Golden EarringOrpheusthe Netherlands
- MuseZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2015
- Golden EarringAgnietenhofthe Netherlands
2014
- StromaeRTL Late Nightthe Netherlands
2013
- MarillionCenterParcs Port Zélandethe Netherlands
- The LumineersL’OrangerieBelgium
- Cirque du SoleilZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2010
- Angie StoneGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2008
- Donald Ray JohnsonBanana PeelBelgium
- Lenny KravitzAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
2007
- Arctic MonkeysThe Maxthe Netherlands
- Golden EarringKursaalBelgium
- The FeelingPatronaatthe Netherlands
2005
- Frank BoeijenCC 't AambeeldBelgium
2002
- Frank BoeijenSporthal De ValkaartBelgium
2001
- Frank BoeijenCC 't VondelBelgium
- Tom Robinson't PoorthuisBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Number 1 on March 10
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on March 10, newest first.
2018Zoutelande
2012Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2007Heartbreak Away
2001It Wasn't Me
1990Nothing Compares 2 U
1984When The Lady Smiles
1979Fire
1973Go Like Elijah
In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on March 10:
2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1994 · 1993 · 1992 · 1991 · 1989 · 1988 · 1987 · 1986 · 1985 · 1983 · 1982 · 1981 · 1980 · 1978 · 1977 · 1976 · 1975 · 1974 · 1972 · 1971 · 1970 · 1969 · 1968 · 1967 · 1966 · 1965
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
Who has a birthday on March 10?
Born on March 10: Dean Torrence (1940), John Spencer (1945), Gaylord Birch (1946), Tom Scholz (1947), Brad Fiedel (1951), Tina Charles (1954), Bunny DeBarge (1955), Marianne Rosenberg (1955), Jeff Ament (1963) and Neneh Cherry (1964) and others.
Which artists died on March 10?
Died on March 10: Andy Gibb (1988), Jimmy Bilsbury (2003), Keith Emerson (2016), Joni Sledge (2017), Dix Denney (2023), T. M. Stevens (2024), Eric Carmen (2024), Karl Wallinger (2024) and Stedman Pearson (2025).
Which record was number 1 on March 10?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2018: Zoutelande (BLØF, Geike); 2012: Ai Se Eu Te Pego (Michel Teló); 2007: Heartbreak Away (Sharon Kips); 2001: It Wasn't Me (Shaggy); 1990: Nothing Compares 2 U (Sinéad O'Connor). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on March 10?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.





























