What happened in music on March 22: 16 artists were born and 5 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 35 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on March 22
Born in 1936Roger Whittaker1936 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1937Angelo Badalamenti1937 – 2022 (deceased)
Born in 1943George Benson83 years old
Born in 1943Keith RelfThe Yardbirds · 1943 – 1976 (deceased)
Born in 1944Chris StaintonSpooky Tooth · 82 years old
Born in 1946Harry VandaThe Easybeats · 80 years old
Born in 1946Jim LevertonCaravan · 80 years old
Born in 1948Andrew Lloyd Webber78 years old
Born in 1948Randy Jo HobbsThe McCoys · 1948 – 1993 (deceased)
Born in 1948Linda De Suza1948 – 2022 (deceased)
Born in 1952Jay Dee DaughertyThe Waterboys · 74 years old
Born in 1957Stephanie Mills69 years old
Born in 1965Ice Mc61 years oldBorn in 1970Andreas Johnson56 years old

Born in 1977John OttoLimp Bizkit · 49 years old
Born in 1989Netsky37 years old
Died on March 22
Number 1 on March 22
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on March 22, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026I Just Might
2025APT.
2024Europapa
2023Flowers
2022Hallo
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
1999The Launch
1998My Heart Will Go On
1997De Regenboog
- Top401996Per Spoor (Kedeng Kedeng)
1995Alice (Who the X Is Alice)
1994Move On Baby
1993No Limit
1992Twilight Zone
1991Liefde Voor Muziek
1990Nothing Compares 2 U
1989Belfast Child
1988(I've Had) The Time Of My Life
1987Respectable
1986The Promise You Made
- Top401985This Is Not America
1984Love Is A Battlefield
1983Pa
1982Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc)
1981In The Air Tonight
1980Crying
1979Fire
1978Denis
1977Don't Cry for Me Argentina
1976Love Hurts
1975Shame, Shame, Shame
1974Dyna-Mite
1973Go Like Elijah
1972Poppa Joe
1971Du
1970Let It Be
1969Why
1968Words
1967Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
1966These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
- Top401965Let Kiss / Letkis
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on March 22 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Herman van VeenTheater de Stoepthe Netherlands
- Eliza RoseLa CabaneBelgium
2025
- Herman van VeenKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
- NielsonChassé Theaterthe Netherlands
2024
- Herman van VeenStadsschouwburgthe Netherlands
- John MayerZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- RONDÉMuziekgieterijthe Netherlands
2022
- GenesisZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2019
- Klein OrkestOude Luxor Theater Rotterdamthe Netherlands
- MarillionCenterParcs Port Zélandethe Netherlands
2018
- Klein OrkestTheater De Vestthe Netherlands
- Maaike OuboterDeventer Schouwburgthe Netherlands
2017
- KornPoppodium 013the Netherlands
2016
- Golden EarringStadstheaterthe Netherlands
2015
- Steve HogarthCenterParcs Port Zélandethe Netherlands
- MarillionCenterParcs Port Zélandethe Netherlands
- MarillionCenterParcs Port Zélandethe Netherlands
2014
- Backstreet BoysSportpaleisBelgium
- Backstreet BoysSportpaleisBelgium
- Ilse DeLangePoppodium 013the Netherlands
2013
- Golden EarringRabotheaterthe Netherlands
2012
- Within TemptationRABOzaal, Parkstad Limburg Theatersthe Netherlands
2011
- Blaze BayleySpirit of 66Belgium
2009
- Ilse DeLangeBeurs-WTCthe Netherlands
- MarillionCenterParcs Port Zélandethe Netherlands
- 10ccDe blauwe keithe Netherlands
- Tina TurnerGelredomethe Netherlands
2008
- FishGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Candy DulferDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
- Peter LutsNoxxBelgium
2006
- TOTOVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
1996
- BlurGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
1995
- Janet JacksonAhoythe Netherlands
1980
- UrbanusSporthalBelgium
1975
- Barclay James HarvestGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on March 22?
Born on March 22: Roger Whittaker (1936), Angelo Badalamenti (1937), George Benson (1943), Keith Relf (1943), Chris Stainton (1944), Harry Vanda (1946), Jim Leverton (1946), Andrew Lloyd Webber (1948), Randy Jo Hobbs (1948) and Linda De Suza (1948) and others.
Which artists died on March 22?
Died on March 22: Dan Hartman (1994), William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (1996), Phife Dawg (2016), Sib Hashian (2017) and Scott Walker (2019).
Which record was number 1 on March 22?
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: Hallo (Antoon). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on March 22?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 35 times.

























