What happened in music on June 3: 17 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 June 3
Born in 1939Ian Hunter87 years oldBorn in 1942Curtis Mayfield1942 – 1999

Born in 1946Michael ClarkeThe Flying Burrito Brothers · 1946 – 1993
Born in 1947Mickey FinnT. Rex · 1947 – 2003
Born in 1950Deniece Williams76 years old
Born in 1950Suzi Quatro76 years old
Born in 1950Florian Pilkington-MiksaCurved Air · 1950 – 2021
Born in 1952Louis X. ErlangerMink DeVille · 74 years old
Born in 1953Loalwa BrazKaoma · 1953 – 2017
Born in 1956Danny WildeThe Rembrandts · 70 years old

Born in 1963Vic JohnsonThe Bus Boys · 63 years old
Born in 1968SaffronRepublica · 58 years old
Born in 1971Marc QuiñonesAllman Brothers Band · 55 years old
Born in 1973Tonmi LillmanLordi · 1973 – 2012
Born in 1974Kelly JonesStereophonics · 52 years old
Born in 1998Myles Smith28 years old
Born in 2000beabadoobee26 years old
Died on June 3
Number 1 on June 3
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on June 3, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026Cheerio
2025Ordinary
2024Stumblin' In
2023Tattoo
2022As It Was
2021Blijven Slapen
2020Blinding Lights
2019Arcade
2018One Kiss
2017Despacito
2016One Dance
2015Parijs
2014Summer
2013Blurred Lines
2012Balada
2011Happiness
2010Alors on danse
2009Hallelujah
20084 Minutes
2007Blijf Bij Mij
2006Rood
2005Geef Mij Je Angst
2004When You Think of Me
2003Tell Her
2002Dansplaat
- Top402001I Wanna Be A One Day Fly
2000It's My Life
1999I Want It That Way
1998Follow The Leader
1997Toen Ik Je Zag
1996Drill Instructor
1995Conquest of Paradise
1994I Like to Move It
1993What Is Love
1992Please Don't Go
1991Wind Of Change
1990Paint It, Black
1989Me Myself and I
1988Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You
1987Crockett's Theme
1986(What A) Wonderful World
1985Don't You (Forget About Me)
1984I Want To Break Free
1983Beat It
1982Ein bisschen Frieden
1981How 'Bout Us
1980Funkytown
1979Bright Eyes
1978Rivers of Babylon
- Top401977You're My World
1976Sweet Love
1975Swing Your Daddy
1974De Wilde Boerndochtere
- Top401973Tie A Yellow Ribbon
1972Hello-A
1971Brown Sugar
1970Up Around The Bend
1969(Poor Mi) Israelites
1968Lazy Sunday
1967Ha! Ha! Said the Clown
1966Sloop John B
1965Ticket To Ride
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on June 3 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2024
- Barry AdamsonKleine Zaalthe Netherlands
- Angus & Julia StoneCirque Royal / Koninklijk CircusBelgium
2023
- 2 Brothers On The 4th FloorKioskBelgium
- The ProdigyBuitenvestthe Netherlands
- RAYEZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- RONDÉSlotparkthe Netherlands
- De StaatFlorinthe Netherlands
- Son MieuxGlasfabriekthe Netherlands
2022
- AnoukZomerspektakelthe Netherlands
- AnoukZegerplasthe Netherlands
- Armin van BuurenZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Agents Of TimeKelchterhoefBelgium
- BLØFGlasfabriekthe Netherlands
- KensingtonZegerplasthe Netherlands
- Cesar ZuiderwijkZegerplasthe Netherlands
- RONDÉBurgemeester Jansenpleinthe Netherlands
- UB40Poppodium 013the Netherlands
- Son MieuxBurgemeester Jansenpleinthe Netherlands
2019
- EaglesZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2018
- BLØFZegerplasthe Netherlands
- Thom YorkeAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
2017
- The Beach BoysDomineeskampthe Netherlands
- AFROJACKE3 Strandthe Netherlands
- AFROJACKAhoythe Netherlands
- AFROJACKOlympisch Stadionthe Netherlands
- Golden EarringDomineeskampthe Netherlands
- KensingtonMain Stagethe Netherlands
- Richard AshcroftBrand Bier Stagethe Netherlands
- 2 UnlimitedOlympisch Stadionthe Netherlands
2016
- AdeleZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- KensingtonBuitenvestthe Netherlands
- De StaatCampus TU Delftthe Netherlands
- Within TemptationRTL Late Nightthe Netherlands
- Son MieuxCampus TU Delftthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisRecreatiegebied Geestmerambachtthe Netherlands
2011
- MobyL’OrangerieBelgium
- Status QuoSallandse Heuvelrugthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on June 3?
Born on June 3: Ian Hunter (1939), Curtis Mayfield (1942), Michael Clarke (1946), Mickey Finn (1947), Deniece Williams (1950), Suzi Quatro (1950), Florian Pilkington-Miksa (1950), Louis X. Erlanger (1952), Loalwa Braz (1953) and Danny Wilde (1956) and others.
Which artists died on June 3?
Died on June 3: Johnny Grande (2006), Morris Jennings (2016) and Walter Mets (2017).
Which record was number 1 on June 3?
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 3?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.

























