What happened in music on March 18: 23 artists were born and 5 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 30 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on March 18
Born in 1941Wilson Pickett1941 – 2006 (deceased)
Born in 1944Bob JohnsonSteeleye Span · 1944 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1945Bobby Solo81 years old
Born in 1947Barrie James WilsonProcol Harum · 1947 – 1990 (deceased)
Born in 1948Bobby WhitlockDelaney & Bonnie · 1948 – 2025 (deceased)
Born in 1950John HartmanThe Doobie Brothers · 1950 – 2022 (deceased)
Born in 1958John ElefanteKansas · 68 years old
Born in 1959Irene Cara1959 – 2022 (deceased)
Born in 1960Anita LaneNick Cave & The Bad Seeds · 1960 – 2021 (deceased)
Born in 1962Mike BadgerThe La's · 64 years old
Born in 1963Vanessa Williams63 years old
Born in 1964Rozalla62 years old
Born in 1966Red Dragon1966 – 2015 (deceased)
Born in 1966Jerry CantrellAlice In Chains · 60 years old
Born in 1967DresBlack Sheep · 59 years old

Born in 1967Jason JohnBig Fun · 1967 – 2019 (deceased)
Born in 1974Stuart ZenderJamiroquai · 52 years old
Born in 1979Adam LevineMaroon 5 · 47 years old
Born in 1979Shola Ama47 years old
Born in 1981LP45 years old
Born in 1986Richie MaloneStatus Quo · 40 years old
Born in 1986Paul Turner40 years old
Born in 1986Lykke Li40 years old
Died on March 18
Number 1 on March 18
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on March 18, 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
2013Thrift Shop
2012Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2011Rolling in the Deep
2010Hey, Soul Sister
2009Miracle
2008Hello world
2007Heartbreak Away
2006Because We Believe
- Top402005One, Two, Three!
2004Voorbij
2003Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)
2002Whenever, Wherever
2001It Wasn't Me
2000Onderweg
1999...Baby One More Time
1998My Heart Will Go On
1997I Believe I Can Fly
- Top401996Per Spoor (Kedeng Kedeng)
1995Alice (Who the X Is Alice)
1994Move On Baby
1993No Limit
1992I Can't Dance
1991Liefde Voor Muziek
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
- Top401985This Is Not America
1984Love Is A Battlefield
1983Pa
1982Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc)
1981Stars On 45
1980Crying
1979Fire
1978Denis
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 18 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Tom RobinsonGC De KluizeBelgium
2025
- Luka CruysberghsJoe StudioBelgium
2023
- MarillionCenterParcs Port Zélandethe Netherlands
2018
- Gers PardoelLotto ArenaBelgium
- TOTOVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
2016
- Blaze BayleySpirit of 66Belgium
2015
- HooverphonicMaison de la CultureBelgium
2014
- BeyoncéZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2013
- Golden EarringTheater De Flintthe Netherlands
2012
- Heather NovaVooruitBelgium
2011
- Cirque du SoleilLotto ArenaBelgium
- Blaze BayleyPaard van Trojethe Netherlands
2010
- Method ManGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2008
- The CureAhoythe Netherlands
2007
- Dolly PartonIJsselhallenthe Netherlands
- Within TemptationMuziekodroomBelgium
2006
- Heather NovaCC De SpilBelgium
2005
- Osdorp PosseDen EngelBelgium
2002
- Heather NovaNOB radiostudio (2 Meter Sessie)the Netherlands
1999
- TOTOVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
1996
- Mariah CareyDe Vijf Uur Showthe Netherlands
1995
- Duran DuranLa GaîtéBelgium
- Bob DylanMartinihalthe Netherlands
1984
- Daryl Hall & John OatesAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- INXSAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
1983
- Doe MaarLeysdreamhalthe Netherlands
1977
- Golden EarringGroene PoortBelgium
1966
- The KinksLe PalaceBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on March 18?
Born on March 18: Wilson Pickett (1941), Bob Johnson (1944), Bobby Solo (1945), Barrie James Wilson (1947), Bobby Whitlock (1948), John Hartman (1950), John Elefante (1958), Irene Cara (1959), Anita Lane (1960) and Mike Badger (1962) and others.
Which artists died on March 18?
Died on March 18: John Phillips (2001), Kent Henry (2009), Jet Harris (2011), Chuck Berry (2017) and Bob Harvey (2025).
Which record was number 1 on March 18?
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 18?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 30 times.


























