What happened in music on March 13: 14 artists were born and 6 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 33 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on March 13
Born in 1938Erma Franklin1938 – 2002Born in 1940Candi StatonThe Source & Candi Staton · 86 years old
Born in 1942Scatman John1942 – 1999
Born in 1943Jim ValleyPaul Revere & The Raiders · 83 years old
Born in 1944Chris Roberts1944 – 2017
Born in 1951Geoff CoxLittle River Band · 75 years old
Born in 1953Rusty AllenSly & The Family Stone · 73 years old
Born in 1960Adam ClaytonU2 · 66 years old
Born in 1963Talla 2XLCTrance Allstars · 63 years old
Born in 1972Common54 years old
Born in 1973David DraimanDisturbed · 53 years old
Born in 1975Claudia De Breij51 years oldBorn in 1989Cimo Fränkel37 years old
Born in 1998Jack Harlow28 years old
Died on March 13
Number 1 on March 13
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on March 13, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026I Just Might
2025APT.
2024Europapa
2023Flowers
2022The Motto
2021Wellerman
2020Blinding Lights
2019Hij Is Van Mij
2018Zoutelande
2017Shape of You
2016I Took A Pill In Ibiza
2015Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)
2014Rather be
2013Just Give Me a Reason
2012Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2011Rolling in the Deep
2010Hey, Soul Sister
2009Just Dance
2008Bleeding Love
2007Heartbreak Away
2006Because We Believe
- Top402005One, Two, Three!
2004Voorbij
2003Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
2002Whenever, Wherever
2001It Wasn't Me
2000Onderweg
1999...Baby One More Time
1998My Heart Will Go On
1997When I Die
1996Per Spoor (Kedeng Kedeng)
1995Alice (Who the X Is Alice)
1994Move On Baby
1993No Limit
1992I Can't Dance
1991Crazy
1990Nothing Compares 2 U
1989Belfast Child
1988(I've Had) The Time Of My Life
1987I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
1986When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
1985Shout
1984When The Lady Smiles
1983Pa
1982Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc)
1981Stars On 45
1980Crying
1979Fire
1978If I Had Words
1977Don't Cry for Me Argentina
1976Love Hurts
1975100 Years
1974Dyna-Mite
1973Go Like Elijah
1972Poppa Joe
1971Du
1970Who'll Stop The Rain
1969Atlantis
1968Words
1967Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
1966Michelle
- Top401965Let Kiss / Letkis
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on March 13 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Agents Of TimeFuseBelgium
2024
- Rick AstleyDe RomaBelgium
- UnderworldGashouder Westergasfabriekthe Netherlands
- Nick OliveriLuxor Live Bovenzaalthe Netherlands
2021
- ClouseauSportpaleisBelgium
- Gers PardoelSportpaleisBelgium
- Kris WautersSportpaleisBelgium
- UrbanusSportpaleisBelgium
2018
- 10ccRabozaalthe Netherlands
2017
- UnderworldRondathe Netherlands
2016
- MusePaleis 12 / Palais 12Belgium
2015
- Gers PardoelRadio 538the Netherlands
- Within TemptationMuziekcentrum Frits Philipsthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicCapitoleBelgium
2014
- Ilse DeLangePhilharmoniethe Netherlands
2010
- AxwellEthias ArenaBelgium
- Sebastian IngrossoEthias ArenaBelgium
2009
- AC/DCAhoythe Netherlands
2008
- Bryan AdamsKoepelkerkthe Netherlands
2006
- Kelly ClarksonHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2005
- Steve HackettGrand Théâtre de VerviersBelgium
2004
- Brian WilsonPepsi Stagethe Netherlands
2003
- Bryan AdamsSportpaleisBelgium
2002
- Heather NovaVelinxBelgium
- Heather NovaStudio BrusselBelgium
1998
- AnoukSub Rosathe Netherlands
1996
- B.B. KingUtrechtthe Netherlands
1992
- Golden EarringTennishal De ValkBelgium
1991
- MobyMuziekcentrum Vredenburgthe Netherlands
1984
- Daryl Hall & John OatesCirque Royal / Koninklijk CircusBelgium
1970
- Fleetwood MacConcertgebouwthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on March 13?
Born on March 13: Erma Franklin (1938), Candi Staton (1940), Scatman John (1942), Jim Valley (1943), Chris Roberts (1944), Geoff Cox (1951), Rusty Allen (1953), Adam Clayton (1960), Talla 2XLC (1963) and Common (1972) and others.
Which artists died on March 13?
Died on March 13: Arlester “Dyke” Christian (1971), Ian Samwell (2003), Lyn Collins (2005), Richenel (2020), Jim Gordon (2023) and Phil Campbell (2026).
Which record was number 1 on March 13?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: I Just Might (Bruno Mars); 2025: APT. (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars); 2024: Europapa (Joost); 2023: Flowers (Miley Cyrus); 2022: The Motto (Tiësto, Ava Max). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on March 13?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 33 times.



























