What happened in music on May 22: 10 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 22
Born in 1924Charles Aznavour1924 – 2018 (deceased)
Born in 1955Iva DaviesICEHOUSE · 71 years old
Born in 1956Наташа ШнайдерQueens of the Stone Age · 1956 – 2008 (deceased)
Born in 1956Dennie Christian70 years old
Born in 1959MorrisseyThe Smiths · 67 years old
Born in 1962Jesse ValenzuelaGin Blossoms · 64 years old
Born in 1966Johnny GillNew Edition · 60 years old
Born in 1973Donell Jones53 years old
Born in 1991SUHOEXO · 35 years old
Born in 1992Shary-An34 years old
Died on May 22
Number 1 on May 22
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on May 22, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026FEVER DREAM
2025Ordinary
2024Europapa
2023Tattoo
2022De Diepte
2021Blijven Slapen
2020Blinding Lights
2019Arcade
2018One Kiss
2017Despacito
2016One Dance
2015Parijs
2014Rather be
2013Blurred Lines
2012Balada
2011Happiness
2010Alors on danse
2009Poker Face
2008Wit Licht
2007Beautiful Liar
2006Rood
2005Geef Mij Je Angst
2004When You Think of Me
2003Tell Her
2002Dansplaat
- Top402001I Wanna Be A One Day Fly
2000Oops!...I Did It Again
1999I Want It That Way
1998All My Life
1997Ik Zing Dit Lied Voor Jou Alleen
1996Drill Instructor
1995Conquest of Paradise
1994I Like to Move It
1993What Is Love
1992To Be With You
1991One More Try
1990Kingston Town
1989Eternal Flame
1988Yeke Yeke
1987Crockett's Theme
1986A Different Corner
1985We Are The World
1984Ik Voel Me Zo Verdomd Alleen
1983Beat It
1982Ein bisschen Frieden
1981Making Your Mind Up
1980Sun of Jamaica
1979I Want You to Want Me
1978Rivers of Babylon
- Top401977You're My World
1976Baretta's Theme
- Top401975Love Is All
1974Be My Day
1973Power to All Our Friends
1972Memories
1971Underneath the Blanket Go
1970El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
1969Get Back
1968Congratulations
1967Ha! Ha! Said the Clown
1966Sloop John B
1965Ticket To Ride
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on May 22 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- BLØFMuziekcentrumthe Netherlands
- ARTBATKelchterhoefBelgium
- RobynJohan Cruijff ArenAthe Netherlands
- FleaGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Eloi YoussefSint-Stevenskerkthe Netherlands
2024
- BLØFDanstheaterthe Netherlands
2021
- AFROJACKAhoythe Netherlands
- HooverphonicAhoythe Netherlands
2019
- Backstreet BoysSportpaleisBelgium
- Steve HackettDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
2018
- RAYETrixBelgium
2016
- HooverphonicVRT TV De Zevende DagBelgium
2015
- Blaze BayleyDe Verlichte GeestBelgium
2014
- EaglesZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2011
- Heather NovaZiggo Studiothe Netherlands
2010
- Ruth JacottArenAthe Netherlands
2008
- AFROJACKHuize Maasthe Netherlands
2007
- Chris CornellThe Maxthe Netherlands
- Pet Shop BoysRAIthe Netherlands
2006
- Phil CollinsAhoythe Netherlands
2005
- MobyHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2004
- Level 42Sallandse Heuvelrugthe Netherlands
- The ZutonsRotownthe Netherlands
2000
- KornAhoythe Netherlands
1999
- System Of A DownMegalandthe Netherlands
- UnderworldVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
1998
- FaithlessCultuurpark Westergasfabriekthe Netherlands
- Osdorp PosseArenathe Netherlands
- The ProdigyCultuurpark Westergasfabriekthe Netherlands
1994
- Vince GillGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- SladeJH AviloBelgium
1986
- Alex ChiltonMelkwegthe Netherlands
1985
- Dire StraitsIndoor-Sportcentrumthe Netherlands
1983
- Doe MaarEvenementenhalthe Netherlands
1982
- Doe MaarDe Engelthe Netherlands
1980
- The CurePaard van Trojethe Netherlands
1978
- GenesisVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
1976
- Nils LofgrenSportpark Brasserkade Stadion D.H.C.the Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on May 22?
Born on May 22: Charles Aznavour (1924), Iva Davies (1955), Наташа Шнайдер (1956), Dennie Christian (1956), Morrissey (1959), Jesse Valenzuela (1962), Johnny Gill (1966), Donell Jones (1973), SUHO (1991) and Shary-An (1992).
Which artists died on May 22?
Died on May 22: Mory Kanté (2020), Chas Newby (2023) and Rob Base (2026).
Which record was number 1 on May 22?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: FEVER DREAM (Alex Warren); 2025: Ordinary (Alex Warren); 2024: Europapa (Joost); 2023: Tattoo (Loreen); 2022: De Diepte (S10). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on May 22?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.
































