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What happened in music on May 16: 26 artists were born and 7 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 16

Died on May 16

Number 1 on May 16

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The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on May 16, every year since 1965, newest first.

  1. 2026FEVER DREAM
    Alex Warren · week 20, 2026
  2. 2025Ordinary
    Alex Warren · week 19, 2025
  3. 2024Sugardaddy
    Roxy Dekker · week 19, 2024
  4. 2023Flowers
    Miley Cyrus · week 19, 2023
  5. 2022As It Was
    Harry Styles · week 20, 2022
  6. 2021Blijven Slapen
    Snelle, Maan · week 20, 2021
  7. 2020Blinding Lights
    The Weeknd · week 20, 2020
  8. 2019SOS
    Avicii · week 19, 2019
  9. 2018One Kiss
    Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa · week 19, 2018
  10. 2017Despacito
    Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee · week 19, 2017
  11. 2016One Dance
    Drake, Wizkid, Kyla · week 20, 2016
  12. 2015Parijs
    Kenny B · week 20, 2015
  13. 2014Rather be
    Clean Bandit · week 19, 2014
  14. 2013Blurred Lines
    Robin Thicke · week 19, 2013
  15. 2012Balada
    Gusttavo Lima · week 19, 2012
  16. 2011Happiness
    Alexis Jordan · week 20, 2011
  17. 2010Alors on danse
    Stromae · week 20, 2010
  18. 2009Poker Face
    Lady Gaga · week 20, 2009
  19. 2008Wit Licht
    Marco Borsato · week 19, 2008
  20. 2007Beautiful Liar
    Beyoncé, Shakira · week 19, 2007
  21. 2006Rood
    Marco Borsato · week 19, 2006
  22. 2005Something To Say
    KANE · week 20, 2005
  23. 2004F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)
    Eamon · week 20, 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 19, 2001
  27. 2000Oops!...I Did It Again
    Britney Spears · week 20, 2000
  28. 1999I Want It That Way
    Backstreet Boys · week 20, 1999
  29. 1998All My Life
    K-Ci & JoJo · week 20, 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 19, 1995
  33. 1994I Like to Move It
    Reel 2 Real, Erick Morillo, The Mad Stuntman · week 20, 1994
  34. 1993What Is Love
    Haddaway · week 20, 1993
  35. 1992To Be With You
    Mr. Big · week 20, 1992
  36. 1991Losing My Religion
    R.E.M. · week 19, 1991
  37. 1990Kingston Town
    UB40 · week 19, 1990
  38. 1989Eternal Flame
    The Bangles, Susanna Hoffs · week 19, 1989
  39. 1988Yeke Yeke
    Mory Kanté · week 20, 1988
  40. 1987Crockett's Theme
    Jan Hammer · week 20, 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. 1984Ik Voel Me Zo Verdomd Alleen
    Danny De Munk · week 19, 1984
  44. 1983Beat It
    Michael Jackson · week 20, 1983
  45. 1982Ein bisschen Frieden
    Nicole · week 20, 1982
  46. 1981Making Your Mind Up
    Bucks Fizz · week 20, 1981
  47. 1980Sun of Jamaica
    Goombay Dance Band · week 19, 1980
  48. 1979Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday
    Boney M. · week 19, 1979
  49. 1978Rivers of Babylon
    Boney M. · week 19, 1978
  50. 1977Non Stop Dance
    Gibson Brothers · week 20, 1977
  51. 1976Baretta's Theme
    Sammy Davis Jr. · week 20, 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 19, 1973
  55. 1972Après toi
    Vicky Leandros · week 20, 1972
  56. 1971Underneath the Blanket Go
    Gilbert O'Sullivan · week 20, 1971
  57. 1970El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
    Simon & Garfunkel · week 20, 1970
  58. 1969Get Back
    The Beatles · week 19, 1969
  59. 1968Congratulations
    Cliff Richard · week 19, 1968
  60. 1967Puppet On A String
    Sandie Shaw · week 19, 1967
  61. 1966Sloop John B
    The Beach Boys · week 20, 1966
  62. 1965Ticket To Ride
    The Beatles · week 20, 1965

Source: top40.nl

Concerts on May 16 in the Netherlands and Belgium

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

2026

  1. BLØFChassé TheaterBreda · Theatertour 2026the Netherlands
  2. RobynJohan Cruijff ArenAAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  3. Jonny GreenwoodConcertgebouwAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  4. Eloi YoussefNieuwe KerkGroningenthe Netherlands

2025

  1. Steve HackettPoppodium 013Tilburg · Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solothe Netherlands

2024

  1. Ernst JanszHarmonieVlaardingen · Ernst Jansz 75the Netherlands
  2. BLØFCapitoleGhent · Theatertour 2024Belgium
  3. Son MieuxDoornroosjeNijmegenthe Netherlands

2023

  1. Depeche ModeZiggo DomeAmsterdam · Memento Morithe Netherlands

2020

  1. Ilse DeLangeVredespaleisThe Haguethe Netherlands

2019

  1. Klein OrkestTheater De LievekampOss · Later is al lang begonnen en vroeger komt nog 1 keer terugthe Netherlands
  2. RONDÉJupiler Zaal @Poppodium 013Tilburg · Flourish Tourthe Netherlands
  3. Geike ArnaertLa RotondeSint-Joost-ten-Noode / Saint-Josse-ten-NoodeBelgium

2017

  1. Ariana GrandeZiggo DomeAmsterdam · Dangerous Womanthe Netherlands
  2. BIAZiggo DomeAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2016

  1. AC/DCFestivalparkWerchter · Rock or Bust World TourBelgium
  2. Gers PardoelJoe FMVilvoordeBelgium
  3. Simon PhillipsDe BoerderijZoetermeerthe Netherlands

2015

  1. Golden EarringDe OosterpoortGroningen · Acoustic Tour 2015the Netherlands
  2. Nick CaveWorld Forum TheaterThe Hague · Solo Tour 2015the Netherlands

2014

  1. Steve HackettAncienne BelgiqueBrussels · Genesis Extended 2014 World TourBelgium
  2. Cesar ZuiderwijkCoolHeerhugowaard · Drummoiresthe Netherlands
  3. John NewmanPaleis 12 / Palais 12Laken / LaekenBelgium

2013

  1. Ilse DeLangePark BrakkensteinNijmegenthe Netherlands

2011

  1. FishZalen SchaafLeeuwarden · Fish Heads Acoustic Tourthe Netherlands

2010

  1. SiaAncienne BelgiqueBrussels · The We Meaning YouBelgium

2009

  1. ChristopheCirque Royal / Koninklijk CircusBrusselsBelgium
  2. Mick TaylorStadspark SchothorstAmersfoortthe Netherlands

2008

  1. Céline DionSportpaleisMerksem · Taking ChancesBelgium

2007

  1. MarillionMuziekcentrum VredenburgUtrecht · Somewhere Elsethe Netherlands

2006

  1. Bruce SpringsteenHeineken Music HallAmsterdam · Seeger Sessionsthe Netherlands

2005

  1. FaithlessMegalandLandgraaf · No Rootsthe Netherlands
  2. Within TemptationVrijthofHilvarenbeek · The Silent Force Tourthe Netherlands
  3. Ferry CorstenStrand aan de MaasRotterdamthe Netherlands

2004

  1. Beastie BoysOude ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2002

  1. LiveHeineken Music HallAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2001

  1. Neil FinnThe MaxAmsterdam · One Nilthe Netherlands

1996

  1. Osdorp PosseManege Den EschZuidwoldethe Netherlands
  2. Tina TurnerAhoyRotterdam · Wildest Dreamsthe Netherlands

1992

  1. Kool & The GangBellekouterAffligemBelgium

Source: setlist.fm

Frequently asked questions

Which artists were born on May 16?

Born on May 16: Isaac "Redd" Holt (1932), Francis Goya (1946), Robert Fripp (1946), Darrell Sweet (1947), Jonathan Richman (1951), Jonathan Richman (1951), Nicolas Skorsky (1952), Richard Page (1953), Glenn Gregory (1958) and Steve New (1960) and others.

Which artists died on May 16?

Died on May 16: Sammy Davis Jr. (1990), Marv Johnson (1993), Prince Ital Joe (2001), Brian Pendleton (2001), Ronnie James Dio (2010), Bruce Stephens (2012) and Dennis Locorriere (2026).

Which record was number 1 on May 16?

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 16?

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