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What happened in music on June 2: 18 artists were born and 2 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Born on June 2

Died on June 2

Number 1 on June 2

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The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on June 2, every year since 1965, newest first.

  1. 2026Cheerio
    Justen de Wildt · week 22, 2026
  2. 2025Ordinary
    Alex Warren · week 22, 2025
  3. 2024Stumblin' In
    CYRIL · week 22, 2024
  4. 2023Tattoo
    Loreen · week 21, 2023
  5. 2022As It Was
    Harry Styles · week 22, 2022
  6. 2021Blijven Slapen
    Snelle, Maan · week 22, 2021
  7. 2020Blinding Lights
    The Weeknd · week 22, 2020
  8. 2019Arcade
    Duncan Laurence · week 22, 2019
  9. 2018One Kiss
    Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa · week 22, 2018
  10. 2017Despacito
    Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee · week 21, 2017
  11. 2016One Dance
    Drake, Wizkid, Kyla · week 22, 2016
  12. 2015Parijs
    Kenny B · week 22, 2015
  13. 2014Summer
    Calvin Harris · week 22, 2014
  14. 2013Blurred Lines
    Robin Thicke · week 22, 2013
  15. 2012Balada
    Gusttavo Lima · week 22, 2012
  16. 2011Happiness
    Alexis Jordan · week 22, 2011
  17. 2010Alors on danse
    Stromae · week 22, 2010
  18. 2009Hallelujah
    Lisa Lois · week 22, 2009
  19. 20084 Minutes
    Madonna, Justin Timberlake · week 22, 2008
  20. 2007Blijf Bij Mij
    Andre Hazes, Gerard Joling · week 22, 2007
  21. 2006Rood
    Marco Borsato · week 21, 2006
  22. 2005Geef Mij Je Angst
    Guus Meeuwis · week 22, 2005
  23. 2004When You Think of Me
    Boris · week 22, 2004
  24. 2003Tell Her
    Jim · week 22, 2003
  25. 2002Dansplaat
    Brainpower · week 22, 2002
  26. Top402001I Wanna Be A One Day Fly
    One Day Fly · week 22, 2001
  27. 2000It's My Life
    Bon Jovi · week 22, 2000
  28. 1999I Want It That Way
    Backstreet Boys · week 22, 1999
  29. 1998Follow The Leader
    The Soca Boys, Van B. King · week 22, 1998
  30. 1997Toen Ik Je Zag
    Hero · week 22, 1997
  31. 1996Drill Instructor
    Captain Jack · week 22, 1996
  32. 1995Conquest of Paradise
    Vangelis · week 21, 1995
  33. 1994I Like to Move It
    Reel 2 Real, Erick Morillo, The Mad Stuntman · week 22, 1994
  34. 1993What Is Love
    Haddaway · week 22, 1993
  35. 1992Please Don't Go
    Double You · week 22, 1992
  36. 1991Wind Of Change
    Scorpions · week 22, 1991
  37. 1990Paint It, Black
    The Rolling Stones · week 22, 1990
  38. 1989Eternal Flame
    The Bangles, Susanna Hoffs · week 21, 1989
  39. 1988Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You
    Glenn Medeiros · week 22, 1988
  40. 1987Crockett's Theme
    Jan Hammer · week 22, 1987
  41. 1986(What A) Wonderful World
    Sam Cooke · week 22, 1986
  42. 1985Don't You (Forget About Me)
    Simple Minds · week 22, 1985
  43. Top401984I Want To Break Free
    Queen · week 22, 1984
  44. 1983Beat It
    Michael Jackson · week 22, 1983
  45. 1982Ein bisschen Frieden
    Nicole · week 22, 1982
  46. 1981How 'Bout Us
    Champaign · week 22, 1981
  47. 1980Funkytown
    Lipps Inc. · week 22, 1980
  48. 1979Bright Eyes
    Art Garfunkel · week 22, 1979
  49. 1978Rivers of Babylon
    Boney M. · week 21, 1978
  50. Top401977You're My World
    Guys 'n' Dolls · week 22, 1977
  51. 1976Sweet Love
    Ferrari · week 22, 1976
  52. 1975Swing Your Daddy
    Jim Gilstrap · week 22, 1975
  53. 1974De Wilde Boerndochtere
    Ivan Heylen · week 22, 1974
  54. Top401973Tie A Yellow Ribbon
    Dawn · week 22, 1973
  55. 1972Memories
    Earth & Fire · week 22, 1972
  56. 1971Brown Sugar
    The Rolling Stones · week 22, 1971
  57. 1970Up Around The Bend
    Creedence Clearwater Revival · week 22, 1970
  58. 1969(Poor Mi) Israelites
    Desmond Dekker & The Aces · week 22, 1969
  59. 1968Lazy Sunday
    Small Faces · week 22, 1968
  60. 1967Ha! Ha! Said the Clown
    Manfred Mann · week 21, 1967
  61. 1966Sloop John B
    The Beach Boys · week 22, 1966
  62. 1965Ticket To Ride
    The Beatles · week 22, 1965

Source: top40.nl

Concerts on June 2 in the Netherlands and Belgium

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

2023

  1. The ProdigyFestivalterrein LuttenbergerwegHellendoorn · Summer 2023the Netherlands
  2. DJ Paul ElstakKioskWeeldeBelgium
  3. Son MieuxFestivalterrein LuttenbergerwegHellendoornthe Netherlands

2022

  1. Armin van BuurenZiggo DomeAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. KensingtonDomUtrechtthe Netherlands

2019

  1. Ken StringfellowPrivate VenueMeijel · 2019 June European Tourthe Netherlands
  2. Gers PardoelBuitenvestHulstthe Netherlands

2018

  1. KensingtonKuurpark Valkenburg aan de GeulValkenburgthe Netherlands
  2. RONDÉKuurpark Valkenburg aan de GeulValkenburgthe Netherlands

2017

  1. The Beach BoysCirque Royal / Koninklijk CircusBrussels · 2017 Wild Honey World TourBelgium
  2. KensingtonZegerplasAlphen aan den Rijn · Control Tourthe Netherlands
  3. Guus MeeuwisZegerplasAlphen aan den Rijnthe Netherlands

2015

  1. Brandon FlowersAncienne BelgiqueBrussels · The Desired Effect TourBelgium

2012

  1. Golden EarringVV StrijenStrijen · Tits 'n Assthe Netherlands
  2. Gers PardoelBuitenvestHulstthe Netherlands

2011

  1. De StaatGrote MarktThe Haguethe Netherlands

2009

  1. AFROJACKOneFourThe Haguethe Netherlands
  2. Chris CornellDe OosterpoortGroningenthe Netherlands

2008

  1. Céline DionArenAAmsterdam · Taking Chancesthe Netherlands
  2. Serj TankianSportpaleisMerksem · Elect The DeadBelgium
  3. Queens of the Stone AgeDe OosterpoortGroningen · Era Vulgaristhe Netherlands

2007

  1. Bryan AdamsSportpaleisMerksemBelgium
  2. Golden EarringEvenementenhal SchierveldeRoeselare · Electric Tour 2007Belgium
  3. TiëstoGelredomeArnhem · Elements of Life Concert World Tourthe Netherlands

2005

  1. Armin van BuurenMuseumpleinAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2003

  1. Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsHeineken Music HallAmsterdam · Nocturamathe Netherlands
  2. Ilse DeLangeMuziekcentrumEnschedethe Netherlands
  3. Annie LennoxRAIAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2001

  1. Uli Jon RothPodiumHardenbergthe Netherlands
  2. Queens of the Stone AgeMegalandLandgraaf · European Tour 2001the Netherlands
  3. Within TemptationMegalandLandgraaf · Mother Earth Tourthe Netherlands

2000

  1. Doe MaarAhoyRotterdamthe Netherlands

1999

  1. Backstreet BoysFlanders ExpoSint-Denijs-Westrem · Into The Millennium TourBelgium
  2. The Rolling StonesDrafbaanGroningen · Bridges to Babylonthe Netherlands

1996

  1. Mark KnopflerAhoyRotterdam · Golden Heartthe Netherlands

1995

  1. Elton JohnHeizelpaleis / Palais des Expositions du HeyselLaken / Laeken · Made in EnglandBelgium

1992

  1. Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsGrote ZaalAmsterdam · Henry's Dreamthe Netherlands

1990

  1. PrinceFeijenoord StadionRotterdam · Nude Tourthe Netherlands

1987

  1. David BowieFestivalparkWerchter · Glass SpiderBelgium

1984

  1. Stevie WonderStade Crossing StadionSchaarbeek / SchaerbeekBelgium

Source: setlist.fm

Frequently asked questions

Which artists were born on June 2?

Born on June 2: Johnny Carter (1934), Charles Miller (1939), Earl Young (1940), Charlie Watts (1941), Marvin Hamlisch (1944), David Dundas (1945), Hans De Booij (1958), Tony Hadley (1960), Bernhard Lloyd (1960) and Sparky D (1965) and others.

Which artists died on June 2?

Died on June 2: Barry Hughes (2019) and Peabo Bryson (2026).

Which record was number 1 on June 2?

In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: Cheerio (Justen de Wildt); 2025: Ordinary (Alex Warren); 2024: Stumblin' In (CYRIL); 2023: Tattoo (Loreen); 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 June 2?

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