What happened in music on June 5: 19 artists were born and 4 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 5
Born in 1941Erasmo Carlos1941 – 2022 (deceased)
Born in 1946John Du CannAtomic Rooster · 1946 – 2011 (deceased)
Born in 1947Laurie Anderson79 years old
Born in 1947Freddie StoneSly & The Family Stone · 79 years old
Born in 1947Tom EvansBadfinger · 1947 – 1983 (deceased)
Born in 1948Frank Esler‐SmithAir Supply · 1948 – 1991 (deceased)
Born in 1951Ellen Foley75 years old
Born in 1952Nicko McBrainIron Maiden · 74 years old
Born in 1956Kenny GThe Love Unlimited Orchestra · 70 years old
Born in 1956Keith Marshall70 years old
Born in 1969Brian McKnight57 years old
Born in 1970Claus NorreenAqua · 56 years old
Born in 1971Marky MarkMarky Mark And The Funky Bunch · 55 years old
Born in 1977Christian MartucciStone Sour · 49 years old
Born in 1979Pete WentzFall Out Boy · 47 years old
Born in 1985Alle Farben41 years old
Born in 1990Bonn36 years old
Born in 1995Troye Sivan31 years old
Born in 1998Dave28 years old
Died on June 5
Number 1 on June 5
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on June 5, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026Cheerio
2025Ordinary
2024Stumblin' In
2023Tattoo
2022As It Was
2021good 4 u
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
1999Best Friend
1998Follow The Leader
1997Toen Ik Je Zag
1996Drill Instructor
1995Conquest of Paradise
1994The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
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)
- Top401984I Want To Break Free
1983Comment ça va
1982Ein bisschen Frieden
1981How 'Bout Us
1980Funkytown
1979Bright Eyes
1978Rivers of Babylon
- Top401977You're My World
1976This Melody
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 5 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- KensingtonWantijparkthe Netherlands
- Heather NovaKasteel Van HorstBelgium
- RobynJohan Cruijff ArenAthe Netherlands
- Son MieuxRode Zaalthe Netherlands
2025
- StingKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
2024
- Adriaan PersonsAmarethe Netherlands
- AC/DCJohan Cruijff ArenAthe Netherlands
- Beth GibbonsGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2023
- Peter GabrielZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2022
2017
- The Beach BoysNieuwe Luxor Theaterthe Netherlands
- KensingtonVredenburgpleinthe Netherlands
- LiveMain Stagethe Netherlands
- Liam GallagherBrand Bier Stagethe Netherlands
- System Of A Down3FM Stagethe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisMain Stagethe Netherlands
2016
2015
- AnoukRecreatiegebied Geestmerambachtthe Netherlands
- Mark KnopflerSportpaleisBelgium
- Maaike OuboterBuitenvestthe Netherlands
2014
- Pusha TVooruitBelgium
2013
- RihannaSportpaleisBelgium
2012
- EvanescencePoppodium 013the Netherlands
- Golden EarringMalieveldthe Netherlands
2011
- Ilse DeLangeOpenluchttheater Caprerathe Netherlands
2010
- Bon JoviStrandthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisAbe Lenstra Stadionthe Netherlands
2009
- AFROJACKHollywood Music Hallthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisAbe Lenstra Stadionthe Netherlands
2007
- Ray WilsonAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- The Rolling StonesFestivalparkBelgium
- The WhoAhoythe Netherlands
- Dolores O’RiordanAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on June 5?
Born on June 5: Erasmo Carlos (1941), John Du Cann (1946), Laurie Anderson (1947), Freddie Stone (1947), Tom Evans (1947), Frank Esler‐Smith (1948), Ellen Foley (1951), Nicko McBrain (1952), Kenny G (1956) and Keith Marshall (1956) and others.
Which artists died on June 5?
Died on June 5: Charles Miller (1980), Jim Hodder (1990), Dee Dee Ramone (2002) and Alec John Such (2022).
Which record was number 1 on June 5?
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 5?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.

































