What happened in music on May 14: 29 artists were born and 5 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 14

Born in 1928Will “Dub” JonesThe Coasters · 1928 – 2000 (deceased)
Born in 1936Bobby Darin1936 – 1973 (deceased)
Born in 1943Jack BruceCream · 1943 – 2014 (deceased)
Born in 1943Derek LeckenbyHerman's Hermits · 1943 – 1994 (deceased)
Born in 1944Gene CornishThe Rascals · 82 years old
Born in 1947Al CinerThree Dog Night · 79 years old
Born in 1950Celso ValliAzoto · 1950 – 2025 (deceased)
Born in 1952David ByrneTalking Heads · 74 years old
Born in 1953Tom Cochrane73 years old
Born in 1956Steve HogarthMarillion · 70 years old
Born in 1959Patrick Bruel67 years old
Born in 1960Alec DankworthThe Dave Brubeck Quartet · 66 years old
Born in 1962C.C. DeVillePoison · 64 years old
Born in 1962Ian AstburyThe Cult · 64 years old
Born in 1966Mike InezAlice In Chains · 60 years old
Born in 1966Fab MorvanMilli Vanilli · 60 years old
Born in 1966Raphael SaadiqLucy Pearl · 60 years old
Born in 1968Chris PetersonDelerium · 58 years old
Born in 1969Danny WoodNew Kids On The Block · 57 years old
Born in 1972Salaam Remi54 years old
Born in 1973Natalie AppletonAll Saints · 53 years old
Born in 1973Shanice53 years oldBorn in 1973Shanice Wilson53 years old

Born in 1973Sinéad O’CarrollB*Witched · 53 years old
Born in 1977Pusha TClipse · 49 years old
Born in 1978Jean DolabellaSepultura · 48 years old
Born in 1982Beardyman44 years old
Born in 1984Olly Murs42 years old
Born in 1996Martin Garrix30 years old
Died on May 14
Number 1 on May 14
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on May 14, 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
2012Balada
2011Happiness
2010Alors on danse
2009Poker Face
2008Wit Licht
2007Beautiful Liar
2006Rood
2005Something To Say
2004F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)
2003Step Right Up
2002Trackin'
2001Damn (I Think I Love You)
2000Oops!...I Did It 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
1988Yeke Yeke
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
1966Sloop John B
1965Ticket To Ride
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on May 14 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Steve HackettCirque Royal / Koninklijk CircusBelgium
- RONDÉVV Graauwthe Netherlands
- Within TemptationSkieppeleanethe Netherlands
- Son MieuxSkieppeleanethe Netherlands
2025
- Tyler, The CreatorZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2024
- Olivia DeanGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2023
- Herman van VeenSchouwburg Amstelveenthe Netherlands
- Ken StringfellowBoogie WoogieBelgium
- Roger WatersSportpaleisBelgium
- BeyoncéKoning Boudewijnstadium / Stade Roi BaudouinBelgium
2022
- Ken StringfellowDVD-towersBelgium
- ClouseauTrixxo ArenaBelgium
- BLØFPoppodium 013the Netherlands
- KensingtonStrandthe Netherlands
- RONDÉStrandthe Netherlands
- De StaatStrandthe Netherlands
- YUNGBLUDAFAS Livethe Netherlands
- 2 UnlimitedTrixxo ArenaBelgium
2018
- Guus MeeuwisRTL Late Nightthe Netherlands
2017
- Ariana GrandeZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- BIAZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2016
- 2 Brothers On The 4th FloorArenAthe Netherlands
- Rick AstleyArenAthe Netherlands
- Dolly DotsArenAthe Netherlands
- Groove ArmadaKelchterhoefBelgium
- Rod StewartZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- HooverphonicFestivalterrein BoekelBelgium
2015
2013
- Mark KnopflerZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2012
- Golden EarringStadstheaterthe Netherlands
2011
- FishDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
- Queens of the Stone AgeGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2008
- Céline DionSportpaleisBelgium
2005
- The Chemical BrothersMegalandthe Netherlands
- Within TemptationPinksterfeestenthe Netherlands
1998
- Mariah CareyDutch TVthe Netherlands
- Iron MaidenAhoythe Netherlands
- SagaLuxor Livethe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on May 14?
Born on May 14: Will “Dub” Jones (1928), Bobby Darin (1936), Jack Bruce (1943), Derek Leckenby (1943), Gene Cornish (1944), Al Ciner (1947), Celso Valli (1950), David Byrne (1952), Tom Cochrane (1953) and Steve Hogarth (1956) and others.
Which artists died on May 14?
Died on May 14: Keith Relf (1976), Frank Sinatra (1998), B.B. King (2015), John Giblin (2023) and Clarence Carter (2026).
Which record was number 1 on May 14?
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 14?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.

































