What happened in music on May 9: 19 artists were born and 3 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 9
Born in 1937Sonny CurtisThe Crickets · 1937 – 2025 (deceased)
Born in 1938Colin AllenFocus · 88 years oldBorn in 1942Tommy Roe84 years old
Born in 1944Richie FurayBuffalo Springfield · 82 years old
Born in 1945Steve KatzBlood, Sweat & Tears · 81 years old
Born in 1946Drafi DeutscherMixed Emotions · 1946 – 2006 (deceased)Born in 1949Billy Joel77 years old

Born in 1950Tom PeterssonCheap Trick · 76 years old
Born in 1955Helmut BiblSupermax · 71 years old
Born in 1959Dennis ChambersSantana · 67 years old
Born in 1960Jon KleinSiouxsie and the Banshees · 66 years old
Born in 1962Dave GahanDepeche Mode · 64 years old
Born in 1962Paul HeatonThe Housemartins · 64 years old
Born in 1964Joe Smooth62 years old
Born in 1970Ghostface KillahWu-Tang Clan · 56 years old
Born in 1970Amber56 years old
Born in 1971Paul McGuiganOasis · 55 years old
Born in 1975Rasa SerraEnigma · 51 years old
Born in 1995Shaboozey31 years old
Died on May 9
Number 1 on May 9
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on May 9, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026FEVER DREAM
2025Ordinary
2024Sugardaddy
2023Flowers
2022As It Was
2021Blijven Slapen
2020Blinding Lights
2019SOS
2018One Kiss
2017Despacito
2016One Dance
2015Parijs
2014Rather be
2013Blurred Lines
2012I Follow Rivers
2011Happiness
2010Alors on danse
2009Poker Face
2008Wit Licht
2007Beautiful Liar
2006Hips Don't Lie
2005Something To Say
2004F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)
2003Step Right Up
2002Trackin'
2001Damn (I Think I Love You)
2000Never Be The Same Again
1999I Want It That Way
1998All My Life
1997Ik Zing Dit Lied Voor Jou Alleen
1996Hava Naquila
1995Conquest of Paradise
1994I Like to Move It
1993Mr. Blue
1992To Be With You
1991Losing My Religion
1990The Power
1989Eternal Flame
1988Gimme Hope Jo'anna
1987Crockett's Theme
1986Living Doll
1985We Are The World
1984Hello
1983Beat It
1982I Love Rock 'N Roll
1981Angel Of Mine
1980You And Me
1979Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday
1978Rivers of Babylon
1977Non Stop Dance
1976Baretta's Theme
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
1965Ticket To Ride
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on May 9 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- BLØFTheater & Concert Orpheusthe Netherlands
- Olivia DeanZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Eloi YoussefArminius Kerkthe Netherlands
2024
- AnoukSkieppeleanethe Netherlands
- BLØFChassé Theaterthe Netherlands
- Blaze BayleySouth of HeavenBelgium
- Son MieuxTrixBelgium
- Guus MeeuwisSkieppeleanethe Netherlands
2023
- BLØFLuxor Livethe Netherlands
- Steve HackettMuziekgieterijthe Netherlands
- Heather NovaMuziekgebouwthe Netherlands
2022
- Gers PardoelScheppersinstituutBelgium
- Guus MeeuwisAhoythe Netherlands
2019
- ClouseauVRT TV Van Gils & GastenBelgium
- RONDÉDoornroosjethe Netherlands
- Geike ArnaertThe Maxthe Netherlands
2017
- Anderson .PaakZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Depeche ModeSportpaleisBelgium
2016
- Guus MeeuwisStadhuispleinthe Netherlands
2015
- Golden EarringNatuurtheater De Kersouwethe Netherlands
- Nick CaveCirque Royal / Koninklijk CircusBelgium
2014
- Neil FinnKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
2013
- Guus MeeuwisSkieppeleanethe Netherlands
2008
- Scouting For GirlsKleine Zaalthe Netherlands
- Alkaline TrioDe VlessenhoeveBelgium
2006
- RadioheadHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2002
- Within TemptationSallandse Heuvelrugthe Netherlands
2001
- FishPoppodium 013the Netherlands
2000
- Doe MaarAhoythe Netherlands
1997
- Snoop DoggCultuurpark Westergasfabriekthe Netherlands
1996
- Definition Of SoundThe Maxthe Netherlands
- Tina TurnerFlanders ExpoBelgium
1993
- U2Feijenoord Stadionthe Netherlands
1991
- StingStatenhalthe Netherlands
1984
- Mink DeVilleHanenhofthe Netherlands
1983
- A Flock Of SeagullsVooruitBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on May 9?
Born on May 9: Sonny Curtis (1937), Colin Allen (1938), Tommy Roe (1942), Richie Furay (1944), Steve Katz (1945), Drafi Deutscher (1946), Billy Joel (1949), Tom Petersson (1950), Helmut Bibl (1955) and Dennis Chambers (1959) and others.
Which artists died on May 9?
Died on May 9: Lena Horne (2010), Robert Miles (2017) and Little Richard (2020).
Which record was number 1 on May 9?
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 9?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.




























