What happened in music on March 29: 15 artists were born and 5 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 29
Born in 1943Chad AllanBachman-Turner Overdrive · 1943 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1943VangelisAphrodite's Child · 1943 – 2022 (deceased)
Born in 1943Eric IdleMonty Python · 83 years old
Born in 1944Terry Jacks82 years old
Born in 1945John David KeenThunderclap Newman · 1945 – 2002 (deceased)
Born in 1947Bobby KimballFar Corporation · 79 years old
Born in 1949Dave GreenfieldThe Stranglers · 1949 – 2020 (deceased)
Born in 1950Mory Kanté1950 – 2020 (deceased)
Born in 1953Louis PriceThe Drifters · 73 years old
Born in 1954José HoebeeLuv' · 72 years old
Born in 1959Tjenne BerghmansClouseau · 67 years old
Born in 1959Perry Farrell67 years old
Born in 1961Matthew LetleyStatus Quo · 65 years old
Born in 1971Tony T.R.I.O. · 55 years old
Born in 1981PJ MortonMaroon 5 · 45 years old
Died on March 29
Number 1 on March 29
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on March 29, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026I Just Might
2025Ordinary
2024Europapa
2023Flowers
2022Hallo
2021Blijven Slapen
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
2009Poker Face
2008Hello world
2007Heartbreak Away
2006Right Here Right Now (My Heart Belongs To You)
- Top402005One, Two, Three!
2004Yeah!
2003Step Right Up
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
1980Pearlydumm
1979Fire
1978Denis
1977Go Your Own Way
1976The Alternative Way
1975Shame, Shame, Shame
1974Dyna-Mite
1973Down By The Lazy River
1972Poppa Joe
1971Du
1970Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)
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 29 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 Leestthe Netherlands
- Andrea BocelliZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2025
- Jan SmitTrixxo ArenaBelgium
- Heather NovaCultuurcentrum ZoetegemBelgium
- RONDÉStage 1the Netherlands
- 070 ShakeGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2024
- AnoukManegeclub De Molenheidethe Netherlands
- UnderworldVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
2022
- Gers PardoelMMIBelgium
- HooverphonicGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2019
- Gers PardoelMNM RadioBelgium
- Gers PardoelQ-musicBelgium
- Klein OrkestTheater aan de Paradethe Netherlands
2018
- Blaze BayleySpirit of 66Belgium
- Maaike OuboterChassé Theaterthe Netherlands
2017
- Anderson .PaakSportpaleisBelgium
- The MavericksPandorathe Netherlands
2015
- HooverphonicEspace MagnumBelgium
2014
- HooverphonicCapitoleBelgium
2013
- Golden EarringMusis Sacrumthe Netherlands
2012
- Within TemptationStadsschouwburgthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisPoppodium Metropoolthe Netherlands
2008
- AnoukGelredomethe Netherlands
- Mark KnopflerHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2005
- Therapy?PetrolBelgium
2004
- Melissa Auf der MaurAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
2002
- Ken StringfellowGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- The CranberriesHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2001
- SagaSpirit of 66Belgium
1998
- Spice GirlsGelredomethe Netherlands
1997
- The OffspringManegeclub De Molenheidethe Netherlands
- Margriet EshuijsDe Speeldoosthe Netherlands
1994
- Daryl HallNOB radiostudio (2 Meter Sessie)the Netherlands
- MarillionGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
1991
- UB40MECCthe Netherlands
1989
- Elton JohnVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
1984
- China CrisisAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- UrbanusCultureel CentrumBelgium
1980
- UrbanusStadsfeestzaalBelgium
1969
- The Pretty ThingsGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on March 29?
Born on March 29: Chad Allan (1943), Vangelis (1943), Eric Idle (1943), Terry Jacks (1944), John David Keen (1945), Bobby Kimball (1947), Dave Greenfield (1949), Mory Kanté (1950), Louis Price (1953) and José Hoebee (1954) and others.
Which artists died on March 29?
Died on March 29: Roland Wolf (1995), James McShane (1995), Billy O’Connor (2015), Gerry Conway (2024) and Greg Elmore (2026).
Which record was number 1 on March 29?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: I Just Might (Bruno Mars); 2025: Ordinary (Alex Warren); 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 29?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.




































