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What happened in music on May 11: 11 artists were born and 8 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 11

Died on May 11

Number 1 on May 11

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The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on May 11, every year since 1965, newest first.

  1. 2026FEVER DREAM
    Alex Warren · week 19, 2026
  2. 2025Ordinary
    Alex Warren · week 19, 2025
  3. 2024Sugardaddy
    Roxy Dekker · week 19, 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 19, 2020
  8. 2019SOS
    Avicii · week 19, 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 19, 2015
  13. 2014Rather be
    Clean Bandit · week 19, 2014
  14. 2013Blurred Lines
    Robin Thicke · week 19, 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 19, 2009
  19. 2008Wit Licht
    Marco Borsato · week 19, 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 19, 2003
  25. 2002Trackin'
    Billy Crawford · week 19, 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 19, 1998
  30. 1997Ik Zing Dit Lied Voor Jou Alleen
    Jantje Smit · week 19, 1997
  31. 1996Hava Naquila
    Party Animals · week 19, 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 19, 1992
  36. 1991Losing My Religion
    R.E.M. · week 19, 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. 1987Crockett's Theme
    Jan Hammer · week 19, 1987
  41. 1986Living Doll
    Comic Relief presents Cliff Richard and The Young Ones featuring Hank Marvin · week 19, 1986
  42. 1985We Are The World
    USA for Africa · week 19, 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 19, 1981
  47. 1980Sun of Jamaica
    Goombay Dance Band · week 19, 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. Top401975Love Is All
    Roger Glover and Guests · week 19, 1975
  53. 1974Be My Day
    The Cats · week 19, 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 19, 1970
  58. 1969Get Back
    The Beatles · week 19, 1969
  59. 1968Congratulations
    Cliff Richard · week 19, 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 11 in the Netherlands and Belgium

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

2025

  1. KensingtonStudio PlantageAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2024

  1. Ken StringfellowDVD-towersOnkerzele · DVD Merry Go RoundaboutBelgium
  2. ClouseauBellekouterAffligem · Clouseau 40Belgium
  3. BLØFTrixxo TheaterHasselt · Theatertour 2024Belgium
  4. Rod StewartSportpaleisMerksem · One Last TimeBelgium
  5. Teddy SwimsPoppodium 013Tilburg · I've Tried Everything But Therapythe Netherlands
  6. WC ExperienceFeestterreinGrijpskerkethe Netherlands

2023

  1. Heather NovaKasteel Van HorstSint-Pieters-Rode · Middle Europe tour May 2023Belgium

2021

  1. Isabelle AJoe StudioVilvoordeBelgium

2020

  1. Ferry CorstenZaandamZaandamthe Netherlands

2019

  1. HooverphonicWildemansparkHerentBelgium

2018

  1. Roger WatersSportpaleisMerksem · Us + Them TourBelgium
  2. Son MieuxKleine ZaalEindhoventhe Netherlands

2017

  1. AnoukDe Wereld Draait DoorAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. RONDÉConcertzaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2015

  1. Golden EarringStadstheaterZoetermeer · Acoustic Tour 2015the Netherlands

2014

  1. ClouseauWildemansparkHerentBelgium
  2. Morten HarketThe MaxAmsterdam · Brotherthe Netherlands
  3. Neil FinnCirque Royal / Koninklijk CircusBrussels · Dizzy HeightsBelgium

2013

  1. Golden EarringDe OosterpoortGroningen · Acoustic Tour 2013the Netherlands
  2. Mick HarveyKC BelgiëHasseltBelgium

2012

  1. De StaatPodium De VorstinHilversum · Psycho Discothe Netherlands

2008

  1. AFROJACKMaassiloRotterdamthe Netherlands
  2. Roger WatersMegalandLandgraaf · The Dark Side of the Moon Livethe Netherlands
  3. UB40Grote ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2005

  1. TiëstoPanamaAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2003

  1. Simply RedAhoyRotterdam · Home Tourthe Netherlands

2002

  1. Status QuoSallandse HeuvelrugHellendoorn · Never Say Neverthe Netherlands

2001

  1. FishGrote ZaalAmsterdam · Fellini Days Tourthe Netherlands
  2. FaithlessThe MaxAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2000

  1. Gilby ClarkeDe KadeZaandamthe Netherlands

1999

  1. Ilse DeLangeLe MondeEnschedethe Netherlands

1996

  1. Tina TurnerFlanders ExpoSint-Denijs-Westrem · Wildest DreamsBelgium

1995

  1. Billy PrestonLa BellaLeeuwardenthe Netherlands

1993

  1. U2Feijenoord StadionRotterdam · Zoo TVthe Netherlands

1991

  1. Gloria EstefanAhoyRotterdam · Into the Lightthe Netherlands
  2. StingStatenhalThe Hague · Soul Cagesthe Netherlands

1990

  1. Golden EarringZaal LuxHerenthoutBelgium

1984

  1. INXSManhattan ClubLeuven · The Swing TourBelgium

1983

  1. Tears For FearsTivoliUtrechtthe Netherlands

Source: setlist.fm

Frequently asked questions

Which artists were born on May 11?

Born on May 11: R. Dean Taylor (1939), Eric Burdon (1941), Butch Trucks (1947), Gregg Dechert (1952), J.J. Jeczalik (1955), Alyson Williams (1962), Christoph Schneider (1966), Michael Schack (1966), Apache Indian (1967) and Lorna (1983) and others.

Which artists died on May 11?

Died on May 11: Bob Marley (1981), James Bolden (1997), Jan Vermeulen (1999), John Whitehead (2004), John Rutsey (2008), Mike Staab (2009), Ed Gagliardi (2014) and Peter Behrens (2016).

Which record was number 1 on May 11?

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 11?

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