What happened in music on May 3: 24 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 May 3
Born in 1903Bing Crosby1903 – 1977 (deceased)
Born in 1933James BrownThe J.B.'s · 1933 – 2006 (deceased)
Born in 1934Frankie ValliFrankie Valli & The Four Seasons · 92 years old
Born in 1934Georges Moustaki1934 – 2013 (deceased)
Born in 1944Pete StaplesThe Troggs · 82 years old
Born in 1950Mary Hopkin76 years old
Born in 1951Christopher Cross75 years old
Born in 1953John EdwardsDexys Midnight Runners · 73 years old
Born in 1953Bruce HallREO Speedwagon · 73 years old
Born in 1955Pascal LanguirandTrans-X · 71 years old
Born in 1956David HollestelleHerman Brood & His Wild Romance · 70 years old
Born in 1959Dave BallThe Grid · 1959 – 2025 (deceased)
Born in 1963Marco MendozaThin Lizzy · 63 years old
Born in 1964Sterling CampbellDuran Duran · 62 years old
Born in 1968Anders SandbergRednex · 1968 – 2024 (deceased)
Born in 1970Def Rhymz1970 – 2024 (deceased)
Born in 1971Josey Scott55 years old
Born in 1973Rea GarveyReamonn · 53 years old
Born in 1977Joe GoochTen Years After · 49 years old
Born in 1989Mary Lambert37 years old
Born in 1992Dzeko34 years old
Born in 1994A7S32 years old
Born in 1997Desiigner29 years old
Born in 1999Ella Langley27 years old
Died on May 3
Number 1 on May 3
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on May 3, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026FEVER DREAM
2025Ordinary
2024Sugardaddy
2023Flowers
2022As It Was
2021Blijven Slapen
2020Blinding Lights
2019SOS
2018One Kiss
2017Shape of You
2016One Dance
2015Parijs
2014Rather be
2013Blurred Lines
2012I Follow Rivers
2011Happiness
2010Nothin' on you
2009Poker Face
2008Wit Licht
2007Tranen Gelachen
2006Hips Don't Lie
2005Geef Mij Je Angst
2004F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)
2003Step Right Up
2002Trackin'
2001Damn (I Think I Love You)
2000Never Be The Same Again
1999We're Going To Ibiza!
1998All My Life
1997Ik Zing Dit Lied Voor Jou Alleen
1996Hava Naquila
1995Think Twice
1994Without You
1993Mr. Blue
1992To Be With You
1991Losing My Religion
1990The Power
1989Eternal Flame
1988Gimme Hope Jo'anna
1987Sailin' Home
1986Living Doll
1985We Are The World
1984Hello
1983Let's Dance
1982The Lion Sleeps Tonight
1981Angel Of Mine
1980You And Me
1979Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday
1978Rivers of Babylon
1977My Broken Souvenirs
1976Save Your Kisses For Me (Alternate Take)
1975Paloma Blanca
1974Be My Day
1973Power to All Our Friends
1972Après toi
1971Funny Funny
1970El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
1969Goodbye
1968Congratulations
1967Puppet On A String
1966Dedicated Follower of Fashion
1965No Reply
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on May 3 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- Lol TolhurstReflektorBelgium
- Fatboy SlimPaleizenplein / Place des PalaisBelgium
- WC ExperienceFeestterreinthe Netherlands
2024
- Herman van VeenDe Goudse Schouwburgthe Netherlands
2022
- Andrea BocelliZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Therapy?Alter SchlachthofBelgium
2021
- HooverphonicDe CasinoBelgium
2019
- AnoukZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Klein OrkestTheater aan het Vrijthofthe Netherlands
2018
- Klein OrkestSchouwburg Het Parkthe Netherlands
2017
- John MayerZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2016
- Above & BeyondPandorathe Netherlands
- Golden EarringWilmink Theaterthe Netherlands
2014
- ClouseauEthias TheaterBelgium
- Billy OceanMECCthe Netherlands
- The OffspringDe VlessenhoeveBelgium
- SagaPoppodium Romeinthe Netherlands
- Within TemptationHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2013
- Golden EarringSchouwburg Amphionthe Netherlands
2011
- Queens of the Stone AgeAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
2009
- BeyoncéAhoythe Netherlands
2008
- SladeSpiroudomeBelgium
2007
- MarillionMuziekcentrum Vredenburgthe Netherlands
2005
- Kool & The GangCirque Royal / Koninklijk CircusBelgium
2004
- MarillionMuziekcentrum Vredenburgthe Netherlands
2003
- Peter GabrielVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
- Golden EarringParc à MitraillesBelgium
- Graham GouldmanWantebrugBelgium
2000
- Doe MaarAhoythe Netherlands
1998
- B.B. KingSchouwburgBelgium
1997
- Osdorp PosseVooruitBelgium
1996
- AC/DCPrins van Oranjehalthe Netherlands
1994
- Heather NovaGemeenschapscentrum De VaartkapoenBelgium
1991
- Gloria EstefanAhoythe Netherlands
- UB40Vorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
1989
- Duran DuranKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
- The Jackson 5Koninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
- Stevie NicksKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
- RoxetteKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
- StingKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on May 3?
Born on May 3: Bing Crosby (1903), James Brown (1933), Frankie Valli (1934), Georges Moustaki (1934), Pete Staples (1944), Mary Hopkin (1950), Christopher Cross (1951), John Edwards (1953), Bruce Hall (1953) and Pascal Languirand (1955) and others.
Which artists died on May 3?
Died on May 3: Dalida (1987), Lonnie Turner (2013), Dave Greenfield (2020) and Linda Lewis (2023).
Which record was number 1 on May 3?
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 May 3?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.




































