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What happened in music on May 6: 15 artists were born and 2 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years, 1 concert filmed for this site and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Born on May 6

Died on May 6

Number 1 on May 6

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The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on May 6, every year since 1965, newest first.

  1. 2026FEVER DREAM
  2. 2025Ordinary
  3. 2024Sugardaddy
  4. 2023Flowers
  5. 2022As It Was
  6. 2021Blijven Slapen
  7. 2020Blinding Lights
  8. 2019SOS
  9. 2018One Kiss
  10. 2017Despacito
  11. 2016One Dance
  12. 2015Parijs
  13. 2014Rather be
  14. 2013Blurred Lines
  15. 2012I Follow Rivers
  16. 2011Happiness
  17. 2010Nothin' on you
  18. 2009Poker Face
  19. 2008Wit Licht
  20. 2007Beautiful Liar
  21. 2006Hips Don't Lie
  22. 2005Geef Mij Je Angst
  23. 2004F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)
  24. 2003Step Right Up
  25. 2002Trackin'
  26. 2001Damn (I Think I Love You)
  27. 2000Never Be The Same Again
  28. 1999We're Going To Ibiza!
  29. 1998All My Life
  30. 1997Ik Zing Dit Lied Voor Jou Alleen
  31. 1996Hava Naquila
  32. 1995Conquest of Paradise
  33. 1994Without You
  34. 1993Mr. Blue
  35. 1992To Be With You
  36. 1991Losing My Religion
  37. 1990The Power
  38. 1989Eternal Flame
  39. 1988Gimme Hope Jo'anna
  40. 1987Sailin' Home
  41. 1986Living Doll
  42. 1985We Are The World
  43. 1984Hello
  44. 1983Let's Dance
  45. 1982The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  46. 1981Angel Of Mine
  47. 1980You And Me
  48. 1979Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday
  49. 1978Rivers of Babylon
  50. 1977My Broken Souvenirs
  51. 1976Save Your Kisses For Me (Alternate Take)
  52. 1975Paloma Blanca
  53. 1974Be My Day
  54. 1973Power to All Our Friends
  55. 1972Après toi
  56. 1971Funny Funny
  57. 1970El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
  58. 1969Goodbye
  59. 1968Congratulations
  60. 1967Puppet On A String
  61. 1966Dedicated Follower of Fashion
  62. 1965No Reply

Source: top40.nl

Filmed on May 6

Concerts on May 6 in the Netherlands and Belgium

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

2026

  1. BLØFKoninklijk Theater CarréAmsterdam · Theatertour 2026the Netherlands
  2. Bella KayClubAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  3. Son MieuxRondaUtrechtthe Netherlands

2025

  1. Tony AnnPandoraUtrecht · World Tour 2025the Netherlands

2023

  1. Arctic MonkeysZiggo DomeAmsterdam · The Carthe Netherlands
  2. Peter LutsPaleizenplein / Place des PalaisBrusselsBelgium
  3. HooverphonicLabadouxIngelmunsterBelgium
  4. Philip SelwayUpstairsAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2019

  1. Geike ArnaertDe SingerRijkevorselBelgium

2017

  1. Rick AstleyPlein 6Utrecht · 50 Tourthe Netherlands
  2. Armin van BuurenBrabanthallen's-Hertogenbosch · Armin Onlythe Netherlands

2016

  1. Armin van BuurenZiggo DomeAmsterdam · Armin Onlythe Netherlands
  2. Golden EarringTheater aan de Parade's-Hertogenbosch · Acoustic Tour 2016the Netherlands
  3. KensingtonZiggo DomeAmsterdam · Armin Onlythe Netherlands

2010

  1. Angus & Julia StoneDe OosterpoortGroningenthe Netherlands

2009

  1. Liam FinnRotownRotterdamthe Netherlands
  2. Per GessleThe MaxAmsterdam · Party Crasher Tourthe Netherlands

2006

  1. SagaPodiumHardenberg · Trust Tourthe Netherlands
  2. Within TemptationFeesttent WessemWessem · The Silent Force Tourthe Netherlands

2005

  1. TiëstoAstaThe Haguethe Netherlands

2004

  1. Peter GabrielAhoyRotterdam · Still Growing Upthe Netherlands

2003

  1. GoldfrappAncienne BelgiqueBrusselsBelgium
  2. Bruce SpringsteenFeijenoord StadionRotterdam · The Risingthe Netherlands

2000

  1. Doe MaarAhoyRotterdam · Klaarthe Netherlands

1996

  1. Everything But The GirlGrote ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands

1994

  1. MarillionMuziekcentrumEnschede · Brave Tourthe Netherlands

1993

  1. Noir DésirEffenaarEindhoventhe Netherlands

1991

  1. Gloria EstefanAhoyRotterdam · Into the Lightthe Netherlands
  2. Noir DésirAncienne BelgiqueBrussels · Du ciment sous les plainesBelgium

1989

  1. The CureIJsstadion ThialfHeerenveen · The Prayer Tour (European Leg)the Netherlands

1984

  1. Elton JohnAhoyRotterdam · European Expressthe Netherlands

1983

  1. Agnetha FältskogRAI Exhibition and Convention CentreAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. A Flock Of SeagullsGrote ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands

1982

  1. The CureKoninklijk Theater CarréAmsterdam · The Pornography Tourthe Netherlands
  2. Doe MaarMalieveldThe Haguethe Netherlands

1981

  1. Stevie WonderAhoyRotterdamthe Netherlands

1977

  1. Talking HeadsGrote ZaalAmsterdam · Love → Building on Firethe Netherlands

1976

  1. The Rolling StonesVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalVorst / Forest · Tour of Europe '76Belgium

1975

  1. ScorpionsThéâtre 140Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek · Fly to the RainbowBelgium

1972

  1. The DoorsDe DoelenRotterdam · Other Voices European Tourthe Netherlands

Source: setlist.fm

Frequently asked questions

Which artists were born on May 6?

Born on May 6: Sandra Tilley (1943), Bob Seger (1945), Mary MacGregor (1948), Kim Bullard (1955), Jan Leyers (1958), Willy Willy (1959), Stan Cullimore (1962), Tony Scalzo (1964), Jonathan Donahue (1966) and Athena Cage (1969) and others.

Which artists died on May 6?

Died on May 6: Errol Brown (2015) and Eric 'ET' Thorngren (2024).

Which record was number 1 on May 6?

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 6?

Filmed for this site: Tony Ann, TivoliVredenburg Utrecht (2025). According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.