What happened in music on May 12: 13 artists were born and 3 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 36 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on May 12
Born in 1910Gordon JenkinsGordon Jenkins & His Orchestra · 1910 – 1984 (deceased)
Born in 1942Michel Fugain84 years old
Born in 1942Ian Dury1942 – 2000 (deceased)
Born in 1945Ian McLaganSmall Faces · 1945 – 2014 (deceased)
Born in 1948Ivan KrálBlondie · 1948 – 2020 (deceased)
Born in 1948Steve WinwoodThe Spencer Davis Group · 78 years old
Born in 1956Greg PhillinganesTOTO · 70 years old
Born in 1958Eric SingerBlack Sabbath · 68 years old
Born in 1959Ray GillenBlack Sabbath · 1959 – 1993 (deceased)
Born in 1975Knoc-Turn'al51 years old
Born in 1981Gers Pardoel45 years old
Born in 1983Gigamesh43 years old
Born in 1986Justin Prime40 years old
Died on May 12
Number 1 on May 12
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on May 12, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026FEVER DREAM
2025Ordinary
2024Sugardaddy
2023Flowers
2022As It Was
2021Blijven Slapen
2020Blinding Lights
2019SOS
2018One Kiss
2017Despacito
2016One Dance
Drake, Wizkid, Kyla · week 19, 20162015Parijs
2014Rather be
2013Blurred Lines
2012Balada
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
1990Kingston Town
1989Eternal Flame
1988Gimme Hope Jo'anna
1987Crockett's Theme
1986Living Doll
1985We Are The World
1984Ik Voel Me Zo Verdomd Alleen
1983Beat It
1982I Love Rock 'N Roll
1981Angel Of Mine
1980Sun of Jamaica
1979Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday
1978Rivers of Babylon
1977Non Stop Dance
1976Baretta's Theme
- Top401975Love Is All
1974Be My Day
1973Power to All Our Friends
1972Après toi
1971Funny Funny
1970El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
1969Get Back
1968Congratulations
1967Puppet On A String
1966Dedicated Follower of Fashion
1965Ticket To Ride
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on May 12 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Geike ArnaertMagdalenazaal / Salle de la MadeleineBelgium
2024
- Ken StringfellowBoogie WoogieBelgium
- Son MieuxGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2019
- RONDÉDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
- Rod StewartZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2018
- Roger WatersSportpaleisBelgium
- Son MieuxKleine Zaalthe Netherlands
2017
- Armin van BuurenArenAthe Netherlands
2016
- Noémie WolfsHet DepotBelgium
2014
- Morten HarketHet DepotBelgium
2013
- Mark KnopflerSportpaleisBelgium
2012
- Golden EarringMuziekArenathe Netherlands
- De StaatGebouw-Tthe Netherlands
2011
- Maxi PriestTivolithe Netherlands
- TrickyThe Maxthe Netherlands
- Blaze BayleyDe Verlichte GeestBelgium
2009
- Calvin HarrisOude Zaalthe Netherlands
- SagaGigantthe Netherlands
2007
- MarillionForumBelgium
2005
- Jack JohnsonGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2003
- AnoukChassé Theaterthe Netherlands
- Bruce SpringsteenKoning Boudewijnstadium / Stade Roi BaudouinBelgium
2000
- Doe MaarAhoythe Netherlands
- Gilby ClarkeBaroegthe Netherlands
1996
- Tina TurnerFlanders ExpoBelgium
1994
- Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
1991
- New Kids On The BlockAhoythe Netherlands
1990
- Kylie MinogueVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
1984
- Mink DeVilleBrielpoortBelgium
1982
- The CureZaal VitaBelgium
- Mink DeVilleZaal VitaBelgium
1979
- The PoliceTopPopthe Netherlands
1978
- Kate BushTopPopthe Netherlands
1977
- EaglesAhoythe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on May 12?
Born on May 12: Gordon Jenkins (1910), Michel Fugain (1942), Ian Dury (1942), Ian McLagan (1945), Ivan Král (1948), Steve Winwood (1948), Greg Phillinganes (1956), Eric Singer (1958), Ray Gillen (1959) and Knoc-Turn'al (1975) and others.
Which artists died on May 12?
Died on May 12: Perry Como (2001), Ernie Chataway (2014) and Francis Monkman (2023).
Which record was number 1 on May 12?
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 12?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 36 times.