What happened in music on March 26: 20 artists were born, 6 artists died, one group was formed and one group disbanded, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on March 26
Born in 1917Rufus Thomas1917 – 2001 (deceased)
Born in 1942Larry ButlerThe Gentrys · 1942 – 2012 (deceased)
Born in 1944Diana RossDiana Ross & The Supremes · 82 years old
Born in 1947John Rowles79 years old
Born in 1948Richard TandyElectric Light Orchestra · 1948 – 2024 (deceased)
Born in 1948Steven Tyler78 years old
Born in 1950Alan Silvestri76 years old
Born in 1950Teddy PendergrassHarold Melvin & The Blue Notes · 1950 – 2010 (deceased)
Born in 1957Paul MorleyThe Art Of Noise · 69 years old
Born in 1958Nick KnoxThe Cramps · 1958 – 2018 (deceased)
Born in 1962Richard ColesThe Communards · 64 years old
Born in 1962Paul de Leeuw64 years old
Born in 1963Roch Voisine63 years old
Born in 1968James IhaThe Smashing Pumpkins · 58 years old
Born in 1968Liza da CostaCaptain Jack · 58 years old
Born in 1969FatlipThe Pharcyde · 57 years old
Born in 1971Erick MorilloReel 2 Real · 1971 – 2020 (deceased)
Born in 1980Diggy Dex46 years old
Born in 1981Jay Sean45 years old
Born in 1990XIUMINEXO · 36 years old
Died on March 26
Formed on March 26
Disbanded on March 26
Number 1 on March 26
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on March 26, 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
2013Julia
2012Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2011Rolling in the Deep
2010Hey, Soul Sister
2009Miracle
2008Hello world
2007Heartbreak Away
2006Right Here Right Now (My Heart Belongs To You)
- Top402005One, Two, Three!
2004Voorbij
2003Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)
2002Whenever, Wherever
2001It Wasn't Me
2000Freestyler (Rock The Microphone)
1999The Launch
1998My Heart Will Go On
1997De Regenboog
- Top401996Per Spoor (Kedeng Kedeng)
1995Alice (Who the X Is Alice)
1994Without You
1993No Limit
1992Twilight Zone
1991Liefde Voor Muziek
1990Nothing Compares 2 U
1989Alles Kan Een Mens Gelukkig Maken
1988Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
1987Respectable
1986The Promise You Made
- Top401985This Is Not America
1984Love Is A Battlefield
198399 Luftballons
1982Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc)
1981In The Air Tonight
1980Crying
1979Fire
1978Denis
1977Go Your Own Way
1976Love Hurts
1975Shame, Shame, Shame
1974Dyna-Mite
1973Down By The Lazy River
1972Poppa Joe
1971Du
1970Let It Be
1969Why
1968Kom Uit De Bedstee M'n Liefste
1967Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
1966These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
- Top401965Let Kiss / Letkis
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on March 26 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- Lenny KravitzSportpaleisBelgium
- Heather NovaNorth End record storethe Netherlands
- Eloi YoussefDe Doelen, Grote Zaalthe Netherlands
2024
- Nick OliveriKleine Zaalthe Netherlands
2022
- HooverphonicThéâtre RoyalBelgium
2017
2016
- Route 94NDSM-werfthe Netherlands
- Agents Of TimeNDSM-werfthe Netherlands
- Golden EarringHoutse Heuvelthe Netherlands
- KygoHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
- The ProdigyManegeclub De Molenheidethe Netherlands
- De StaatManegeclub De Molenheidethe Netherlands
- WC ExperienceHoutse Heuvelthe Netherlands
2015
- Golden EarringKunstminthe Netherlands
- Within TemptationPhilharmoniethe Netherlands
2013
- Steve LukatherGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2012
- Golden EarringZaantheaterthe Netherlands
- Heather NovaJupiler Stagethe Netherlands
- Within TemptationSchouwburg de Kringthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisPoppodium 013the Netherlands
2011
- Scouting For GirlsPaard van Trojethe Netherlands
- FaithlessTour&TaxisBelgium
- Ilse DeLangeGelredomethe Netherlands
- MarillionCenterParcs Port Zélandethe Netherlands
2010
- ArmandN9 VillaBelgium
2006
- Depeche ModeAhoythe Netherlands
2005
- UB40Heineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2001
- Eric ClaptonAhoythe Netherlands
2000
- AnoukDe Nieuwe Slofthe Netherlands
1995
- ForeignerVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
- Barry WhiteAhoythe Netherlands
1994
- MarillionHanenhofthe Netherlands
1989
- Kool & The GangVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
1988
- Alex ChiltonTivolithe Netherlands
1985
- Whitney HoustonCC De MeentBelgium
1983
- Doe MaarDe Bellemanthe Netherlands
- Dolly DotsFeestpaleisBelgium
1982
- Doe MaarDe Bonkelaarthe Netherlands
1966
- The Rolling StonesBrabanthallenthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on March 26?
Born on March 26: Rufus Thomas (1917), Larry Butler (1942), Diana Ross (1944), John Rowles (1947), Richard Tandy (1948), Steven Tyler (1948), Alan Silvestri (1950), Teddy Pendergrass (1950), Paul Morley (1957) and Nick Knox (1958) and others.
Which artists died on March 26?
Died on March 26: Eazy‐E (1995), Jan Berry (2004), Paul Hester (2005), John Mayhew (2009), Ranking Roger (2019) and Louis St. Louis (2021).
Which record was number 1 on March 26?
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 26?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.


































