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What happened in music on April 20: 22 artists were born and 8 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 39 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Born on April 20

Died on April 20

Number 1 on April 20

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The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on April 20, every year since 1965, newest first.

  1. 2026FEVER DREAM
    Alex Warren · week 16, 2026
  2. 2025Ordinary
    Alex Warren · week 16, 2025
  3. 2024Sugardaddy
    Roxy Dekker · week 16, 2024
  4. 2023Flowers
    Miley Cyrus · week 15, 2023
  5. 2022As It Was
    Harry Styles · week 16, 2022
  6. 2021Blijven Slapen
    Snelle, Maan · week 16, 2021
  7. 202017 Miljoen Mensen
    Davina Michelle, Snelle · week 16, 2020
  8. 2019Con Calma
    Daddy Yankee, Snow · week 16, 2019
  9. 2018FRIENDS
    Marshmello, Anne-Marie · week 15, 2018
  10. 2017Shape of You
    Ed Sheeran · week 15, 2017
  11. 2016I Took A Pill In Ibiza
    Mike Posner, Seeb · week 16, 2016
  12. 2015Lean On
    Major Lazer, MØ, DJ Snake · week 16, 2015
  13. 2014Rather be
    Clean Bandit · week 16, 2014
  14. 2013Blurred Lines
    Robin Thicke · week 16, 2013
  15. 2012I Follow Rivers
    Triggerfinger · week 15, 2012
  16. 2011Happiness
    Alexis Jordan · week 16, 2011
  17. 2010Hey, Soul Sister
    Train · week 16, 2010
  18. 2009Poker Face
    Lady Gaga · week 16, 2009
  19. 2008Shot Of A Gun
    KANE · week 16, 2008
  20. 2007Op Weg Naar Geluk
    Jan Smit · week 15, 2007
  21. 2006Right Here Right Now (My Heart Belongs To You)
    Raffaëla · week 15, 2006
  22. 2005Geef Mij Je Angst
    Guus Meeuwis · week 16, 2005
  23. 2004Yeah!
    USHER, Lil Jon, Ludacris · week 16, 2004
  24. 2003Step Right Up
    Jamai · week 16, 2003
  25. Top402002Like A Prayer
    Mad'house · week 16, 2002
  26. 2001Damn (I Think I Love You)
    Starmaker · week 15, 2001
  27. 2000Freestyler (Rock The Microphone)
    Lost Frequencies, Bomfunk MC's · week 16, 2000
  28. 1999We're Going To Ibiza!
    Vengaboys · week 16, 1999
  29. 1998My Heart Will Go On
    Céline Dion · week 16, 1998
  30. 1997Ik Zing Dit Lied Voor Jou Alleen
    Jantje Smit · week 16, 1997
  31. 1996Captain Jack
    Captain Jack · week 16, 1996
  32. 1995Think Twice
    Céline Dion · week 15, 1995
  33. 1994Without You
    Mariah Carey · week 16, 1994
  34. 1993Mr. Blue
    Rene Klijn · week 16, 1993
  35. 1992Under the Bridge
    Red Hot Chili Peppers · week 16, 1992
  36. 1991Joyride
    Roxette · week 16, 1991
  37. 1990The Power
    SNAP! · week 15, 1990
  38. 1989Eternal Flame
    The Bangles, Susanna Hoffs · week 15, 1989
  39. 1988Gimme Hope Jo'anna
    Eddy Grant · week 16, 1988
  40. 1987Sailin' Home
    Piet Veerman · week 16, 1987
  41. 1986Living Doll
    Comic Relief presents Cliff Richard and The Young Ones featuring Hank Marvin · week 16, 1986
  42. 1985We Are The World
    USA for Africa · week 16, 1985
  43. 1984Hello
    Lionel Richie · week 15, 1984
  44. 198399 Luftballons
    Nena · week 16, 1983
  45. 1982Aurora
    Nova · week 16, 1982
  46. 1981Vienna
    Ultravox · week 16, 1981
  47. 1980You And Me
    Spargo · week 16, 1980
  48. 1979Lay Your Love on Me
    Racey · week 15, 1979
  49. 1978Stayin' Alive
    Bee Gees · week 15, 1978
  50. 1977Lay Back in the Arms of Someone
    Smokie · week 16, 1977
  51. 1976Fernando
    ABBA · week 16, 1976
  52. 1975Paloma Blanca
    George Baker Selection · week 16, 1975
  53. 1974Be My Day
    The Cats · week 16, 1974
  54. 1973Le Lac Majeur
    Mortimer Shuman · week 15, 1973
  55. 1972The Talk of All the U.S.A.
    Middle Of The Road · week 16, 1972
  56. Top401971Mozart - First Movement Symphony No. 40
    Waldo De Los Rios · week 16, 1971
  57. 1970El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
    Simon & Garfunkel · week 16, 1970
  58. 1969Why
    The Cats · week 16, 1969
  59. 1968Cinderella Rockefella
    Esther and Abi Ofarim · week 16, 1968
  60. 1967This Is My Song
    Petula Clark · week 15, 1967
  61. 1966These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
    Nancy Sinatra · week 16, 1966
  62. 1965No Reply
    The Beatles · week 16, 1965

Source: top40.nl

Concerts on April 20 in the Netherlands and Belgium

Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.

2026

  1. Francis RossiGrote ZaalGroningen · An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and more...the Netherlands
  2. Son MieuxAmare ConcertzaalThe Hague · 24 Hoursthe Netherlands

2025

  1. Guus MeeuwisManegeclub De MolenheideSchijndelthe Netherlands

2024

  1. Candy DulferPHILHaarlem · The Purple Jamthe Netherlands

2023

  1. Benson BooneGrote ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. RONDÉHedon Grote ZaalZwollethe Netherlands

2022

  1. Luka CruysberghsVooruitGhentBelgium

2019

  1. Fontaines D.C.RotownRotterdam · Dogrel Tour 2019the Netherlands
  2. De StaatManegeclub De MolenheideSchijndelthe Netherlands
  3. YUNGBLUDManegeclub De MolenheideSchijndel · 21st Century Liability Tourthe Netherlands
  4. Guus MeeuwisHoutse HeuvelDen Houtthe Netherlands

2018

  1. Son MieuxStrandScheveningenthe Netherlands

2017

  1. HooverphonicAncienne BelgiqueBrussels · In Wonderland TourBelgium

2016

  1. FishPoppodium 013Tilburg · Farewell to Childhoodthe Netherlands

2014

  1. KensingtonManegeclub De MolenheideSchijndelthe Netherlands

2013

  1. Karl HydeAncienne BelgiqueBrussels · EdgelandBelgium
  2. Within TemptationNH Grand Hotel KrasnapolskyAmsterdam · The Unforgiving World Tourthe Netherlands

2012

  1. Ali Shaheed MuhammadMini MallRotterdamthe Netherlands
  2. Julia StoneDe DuifAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2011

  1. FishSpirit of 66Verviers · Fish Heads Acoustic TourBelgium
  2. HooverphonicOude ZaalAmsterdam · The Night Beforethe Netherlands

2010

  1. Within TemptationVredenburg Leidsche RijnUtrecht · Theater Tour 2010the Netherlands

2006

  1. HooverphonicGrote ZaalEindhoventhe Netherlands

2005

  1. Golden EarringMinderbroederskerk CultuurcentrumMechelenBelgium

2003

  1. Within TemptationAzotodDe Meern · Mother Earth Tourthe Netherlands

2002

  1. Golden EarringEvenementenhal SchierveldeRoeselareBelgium

1999

  1. Beastie BoysAhoyRotterdam · Hello Nastythe Netherlands
  2. Osdorp PosseAhoyRotterdamthe Netherlands

1997

  1. Osdorp PosseVeraGroningenthe Netherlands

1996

  1. Bruce SpringsteenKoningin ElisabethzaalAntwerp · The Ghost of Tom JoadBelgium
  2. Bruce DickinsonZaal StruikHeino · Skunkworksthe Netherlands

1993

  1. Bruce SpringsteenAhoyRotterdam · Bruce Springsteen 1992–1993 World Tourthe Netherlands

1992

  1. Simply RedVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalVorst / ForestBelgium

1990

  1. David BowieVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalVorst / Forest · Sound + VisionBelgium

1987

  1. George KooymansLuxor LiveArnhemthe Netherlands

1985

  1. The KinksCirque Royal / Koninklijk CircusBrussels · Word of MouthBelgium

1984

  1. UrbanusCC GildhofTieltBelgium

1980

  1. UrbanusNaaigarenfabriek FFRAalstBelgium

1978

  1. QueenAhoyRotterdam · News of the Worldthe Netherlands

Source: setlist.fm

Frequently asked questions

Which artists were born on April 20?

Born on April 20: Jimmy Winston (1945), Björn Skifs (1947), Del Dettmar (1947), Craig Frost (1948), Michel van Dijk (1950), Luther Vandross (1951), Carl Carlton (1955), Richenel (1957), Ashley Slater (1961) and Ron Carroll (1968) and others.

Which artists died on April 20?

Died on April 20: Steve Marriott (1991), Robert Mosuse (2000), Pierre Rapsat (2002), Orish Grinstead (2008), Theo Rekkers (2012), Avicii (2018), Les McKeown (2021) and Alan Osmond (2026).

Which record was number 1 on April 20?

In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: FEVER DREAM (Alex Warren); 2025: Ordinary (Alex Warren); 2024: Sugardaddy (Roxy Dekker); 2023: Flowers (Miley Cyrus); 2022: As It Was (Harry Styles). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.

Which concerts took place on April 20?

According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 39 times.