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What happened in music on April 22: 13 artists were born and 4 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Born on April 22

Died on April 22

Number 1 on April 22

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The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on April 22, 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 16, 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 16, 2018
  10. 2017Shape of You
    Ed Sheeran · week 16, 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 16, 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. 2007Tranen Gelachen
    Guus Meeuwis · week 16, 2007
  21. 2006Right Here Right Now (My Heart Belongs To You)
    Raffaëla · week 16, 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 16, 2001
  27. 2000Freestyler (Rock The Microphone)
    Lost Frequencies, Bomfunk MC's · week 17, 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 16, 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 16, 1990
  38. 1989Eternal Flame
    The Bangles, Susanna Hoffs · week 16, 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 16, 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. 1979In the Navy
    Village People · week 16, 1979
  49. 1978Stayin' Alive
    Bee Gees · week 16, 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 16, 1973
  55. 1972Après toi
    Vicky Leandros · week 17, 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 16, 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 22 in the Netherlands and Belgium

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

2026

  1. Paul SimonAFAS LiveAmsterdam · A Quiet Celebrationthe Netherlands

2025

  1. Luka CruysberghsJoe StudioVilvoordeBelgium
  2. USHERZiggo DomeAmsterdam · Past Present Futurethe Netherlands

2023

  1. Candy DulferStage 2Haarlemthe Netherlands
  2. Sash!Trixxo ArenaHasseltBelgium
  3. DJ Paul ElstakTrixxo ArenaHasseltBelgium

2022

  1. The War On DrugsZiggo DomeAmsterdam · 2022 UK + Europe Tourthe Netherlands
  2. Blaze BayleySpirit of 66Verviers · War Within MeBelgium
  3. Son MieuxAnnabelRotterdamthe Netherlands

2019

  1. Steve HackettKursaalOstend · Genesis Revisited 2019Belgium

2018

  1. Isabelle ALotto ArenaMerksemBelgium

2017

  1. Iron MaidenSportpaleisMerksem · The Book of Souls World TourBelgium
  2. Heather NovaMuziekcentrum Frits PhilipsEindhoventhe Netherlands
  3. Heather NovaMuziekcentrum Frits PhilipsEindhoventhe Netherlands
  4. HooverphonicVelinxTongeren · In Wonderland TourBelgium

2016

  1. FishDe OosterpoortGroningen · Farewell to Childhoodthe Netherlands
  2. Def PKroepoekfabriekVlaardingen · 30xPithe Netherlands
  3. Son MieuxGrote ZaalEindhoventhe Netherlands
  4. HooverphonicForumLiège · In Wonderland TourBelgium
  5. 2 UnlimitedKlokgebouwEindhoventhe Netherlands

2013

  1. Sinéad O'ConnorGrote ZaalAmsterdam · The Crazy Baldhead Tourthe Netherlands
  2. BeyoncéZiggo DomeAmsterdam · The Mrs. Carter Show World Tourthe Netherlands

2012

  1. John OatesDe BoerderijZoetermeerthe Netherlands

2011

  1. AnoukManegeclub De MolenheideSchijndelthe Netherlands
  2. De StaatThe MaxAmsterdam · Machinery Tourthe Netherlands
  3. HooverphonicTivoliUtrecht · The Night Beforethe Netherlands

2009

  1. Bob DylanVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalVorst / Forest · Never Ending TourBelgium
  2. Simply RedHeineken Music HallAmsterdam · Greatest Hits Tourthe Netherlands

2008

  1. Angie StoneHeineken Music HallAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. Snoop DoggThe MaxAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2007

  1. Scissor SistersHeineken Music HallAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2006

  1. Within TemptationEvenementen Terrein KronenbergSevenum · The Silent Force Tourthe Netherlands

2005

  1. Within TemptationLucky & CoRijssen · The Silent Force Tourthe Netherlands
  2. Mick TaylorOmnisport HallPepinsterBelgium

2000

  1. Doe MaarTivoliUtrechtthe Netherlands

1999

  1. Status QuoArenaAmsterdam · Pub Tourthe Netherlands
  2. Status Quo3FM StudioHilversum · Pub Tourthe Netherlands
  3. UB40AhoyRotterdam · Labour Of Love III World Tourthe Netherlands

1998

  1. AnoukStudio 22Hilversumthe Netherlands

1996

  1. MarillionMuziekcentrum VredenburgUtrecht · Made Again Tourthe Netherlands

Source: setlist.fm

Frequently asked questions

Which artists were born on April 22?

Born on April 22: Glen Campbell (1936), Jack Nitzsche (1937), Peter Frampton (1950), Paul Carrack (1951), Cees Bergman (1952), Cynthia Johnson (1956), Nick Sanderson (1961), Silvia Mezzanotte (1967), Slipmatt (1967) and Shavo Odadjian (1974) and others.

Which artists died on April 22?

Died on April 22: Margaret Singana (2000), Ann Vervoort (2010), Shock G (2021) and Evelyne Lenton (2026).

Which record was number 1 on April 22?

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 22?

According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.