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What happened in music on May 8: 19 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 8

Died on May 8

Number 1 on May 8

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The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on May 8, every year since 1965, newest first.

  1. 2026FEVER DREAM
    Alex Warren · week 18, 2026
  2. 2025Ordinary
    Alex Warren · week 18, 2025
  3. 2024Sugardaddy
    Roxy Dekker · week 18, 2024
  4. 2023Flowers
    Miley Cyrus · week 18, 2023
  5. 2022As It Was
    Harry Styles · week 19, 2022
  6. 2021Blijven Slapen
    Snelle, Maan · week 19, 2021
  7. 2020Blinding Lights
    The Weeknd · week 18, 2020
  8. 2019SOS
    Avicii · week 18, 2019
  9. 2018One Kiss
    Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa · week 18, 2018
  10. 2017Despacito
    Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee · week 18, 2017
  11. 2016One Dance
    Drake, Wizkid, Kyla · week 19, 2016
  12. 2015Parijs
    Kenny B · week 18, 2015
  13. 2014Rather be
    Clean Bandit · week 18, 2014
  14. 2013Blurred Lines
    Robin Thicke · week 18, 2013
  15. 2012I Follow Rivers
    Triggerfinger · week 18, 2012
  16. 2011Happiness
    Alexis Jordan · week 19, 2011
  17. 2010Alors on danse
    Stromae · week 19, 2010
  18. 2009Poker Face
    Lady Gaga · week 18, 2009
  19. 2008Wit Licht
    Marco Borsato · week 18, 2008
  20. 2007Beautiful Liar
    Beyoncé, Shakira · week 18, 2007
  21. 2006Hips Don't Lie
    Shakira · week 18, 2006
  22. 2005Something To Say
    KANE · week 19, 2005
  23. 2004F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)
    Eamon · week 19, 2004
  24. 2003Step Right Up
    Jamai · week 18, 2003
  25. 2002Trackin'
    Billy Crawford · week 18, 2002
  26. 2001Damn (I Think I Love You)
    Starmaker · week 18, 2001
  27. 2000Never Be The Same Again
    Melanie C · week 19, 2000
  28. 1999I Want It That Way
    Backstreet Boys · week 19, 1999
  29. 1998All My Life
    K-Ci & JoJo · week 18, 1998
  30. 1997Ik Zing Dit Lied Voor Jou Alleen
    Jantje Smit · week 18, 1997
  31. 1996Hava Naquila
    Party Animals · week 18, 1996
  32. 1995Conquest of Paradise
    Vangelis · week 18, 1995
  33. 1994I Like to Move It
    Reel 2 Real, Erick Morillo, The Mad Stuntman · week 19, 1994
  34. 1993Mr. Blue
    Rene Klijn · week 19, 1993
  35. 1992To Be With You
    Mr. Big · week 18, 1992
  36. 1991Losing My Religion
    R.E.M. · week 18, 1991
  37. 1990The Power
    SNAP! · week 18, 1990
  38. 1989Eternal Flame
    The Bangles, Susanna Hoffs · week 18, 1989
  39. 1988Gimme Hope Jo'anna
    Eddy Grant · week 19, 1988
  40. 1987Sailin' Home
    Piet Veerman · week 18, 1987
  41. 1986Living Doll
    Comic Relief presents Cliff Richard and The Young Ones featuring Hank Marvin · week 18, 1986
  42. 1985We Are The World
    USA for Africa · week 18, 1985
  43. 1984Hello
    Lionel Richie · week 18, 1984
  44. 1983Beat It
    Michael Jackson · week 19, 1983
  45. 1982I Love Rock 'N Roll
    Joan Jett & the Blackhearts · week 19, 1982
  46. 1981Angel Of Mine
    Frank Duval · week 18, 1981
  47. 1980You And Me
    Spargo · week 18, 1980
  48. 1979Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday
    Boney M. · week 18, 1979
  49. 1978Rivers of Babylon
    Boney M. · week 18, 1978
  50. 1977Non Stop Dance
    Gibson Brothers · week 19, 1977
  51. 1976Baretta's Theme
    Sammy Davis Jr. · week 19, 1976
  52. 1975Paloma Blanca
    George Baker Selection · week 18, 1975
  53. 1974Be My Day
    The Cats · week 18, 1974
  54. 1973Power to All Our Friends
    Cliff Richard · week 18, 1973
  55. 1972Après toi
    Vicky Leandros · week 19, 1972
  56. 1971Funny Funny
    Sweet · week 19, 1971
  57. 1970El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
    Simon & Garfunkel · week 18, 1970
  58. 1969Goodbye
    Mary Hopkin · week 18, 1969
  59. 1968Congratulations
    Cliff Richard · week 18, 1968
  60. 1967Puppet On A String
    Sandie Shaw · week 18, 1967
  61. 1966Dedicated Follower of Fashion
    The Kinks · week 19, 1966
  62. 1965Ticket To Ride
    The Beatles · week 19, 1965

Source: top40.nl

Concerts on May 8 in the Netherlands and Belgium

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

2026

  1. BLØFTheater & Concert OrpheusApeldoorn · Theatertour 2026the Netherlands
  2. Eloi YoussefArminius KerkRotterdamthe Netherlands

2023

  1. Steve HackettGrote ZaalUtrecht · Genesis Revisited - Foxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlightsthe Netherlands

2019

  1. Geike ArnaertJupiler StageHengelothe Netherlands
  2. Geike ArnaertVRT Radio 1 Ayco DuysterSchaarbeek / SchaerbeekBelgium

2017

  1. Anderson .PaakAncienne BelgiqueBrusselsBelgium
  2. The CranberriesCirque Royal / Koninklijk CircusBrussels · Something ElseBelgium

2016

  1. ClouseauConcertgebouwBrugesBelgium
  2. Warren HaynesRecord Store PopEyeHengelothe Netherlands

2015

  1. Golden EarringOpenluchttheater HertmeHertme · Electric Tour 2014/2015the Netherlands

2013

  1. Golden EarringKermisVlierden · Tits 'n Assthe Netherlands
  2. Queens of the Stone AgeClub 69 ZuiderpershuisAntwerpBelgium

2012

  1. Golden EarringDe Goudse SchouwburgGouda · Acoustic Tour 2011/2012the Netherlands
  2. Michael SchenkerBiebobVosselaar · Temple of RockBelgium
  3. Herman RarebellBiebobVosselaarBelgium
  4. Morten HarketAncienne BelgiqueBrussels · Out of My HandsBelgium

2010

  1. Alicia KeysGelredomeArnhem · The Freedom Tourthe Netherlands
  2. FaithlessAncienne BelgiqueBrussels · The Dance TourBelgium

2008

  1. PortisheadVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalVorst / ForestBelgium

2005

  1. Jefferson StarshipSpirit of 66VerviersBelgium

2003

  1. GoldfrappGrote ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. Bruce SpringsteenFeijenoord StadionRotterdam · The Risingthe Netherlands

1999

  1. Ilse DeLangeGrote ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. Tom RobinsonRouppeplein / Place RouppeBrusselsBelgium

1997

  1. Osdorp PosseManege Den EschZuidwoldethe Netherlands

1995

  1. Art GarfunkelJohn Frost BridgeArnhemthe Netherlands
  2. Cyndi LauperJohn Frost BridgeArnhemthe Netherlands
  3. UB40John Frost BridgeArnhemthe Netherlands

1993

  1. Osdorp PossePodium 't BeestGoesthe Netherlands

1991

  1. ExtremeTivoliUtrecht · Pornograffittithe Netherlands
  2. StingStatenhalThe Hague · Soul Cagesthe Netherlands

1987

  1. Duran DuranAhoyRotterdam · 1987 The Strange Behaviour Tourthe Netherlands
  2. Level 42Vorst Nationaal / Forest NationalVorst / Forest · Running In The Family 1987 TourBelgium
  3. George KooymansCabrio OpenluchttheaterSoestthe Netherlands

1984

  1. Mink DeVilleDe VereenigingNijmegenthe Netherlands
  2. Elton JohnVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalVorst / Forest · European ExpressBelgium
  3. Status QuoIJsselhallenZwolle · End of the Roadthe Netherlands

1983

  1. A Flock Of SeagullsApocalypseSchaarbeek / SchaerbeekBelgium

1982

  1. The CureIJsselhallenZwolle · The Pornography Tourthe Netherlands
  2. Doe MaarParkeerterrein NollebosFlushingthe Netherlands

Source: setlist.fm

Frequently asked questions

Which artists were born on May 8?

Born on May 8: Ricky Nelson (1940), Danny Whitten (1943), Paul Samwell-Smith (1943), Bill Legend (1944), Hans Cleuver (1947), Philip Bailey (1951), Chris Frantz (1951), Billy Burnette (1953), Alex Van Halen (1953) and Hanny (1956) and others.

Which artists died on May 8?

Died on May 8: Leon Thomas (1999), Francisco Aguabella (2010), Andre Harrell (2020) and John Barbata (2024).

Which record was number 1 on May 8?

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 8?

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