What happened in music on June 12: 15 artists were born and one artist died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on June 12

Born in 1941Reg PresleyThe Troggs · 1941 – 2013 (deceased)
Born in 1942Len Barry1942 – 2020 (deceased)
Born in 1946Eelco GellingCuby & The Blizzards · 80 years old
Born in 1948Lyn CollinsThe J.B.'s · 1948 – 2005 (deceased)
Born in 1949John WettonU.K. · 1949 – 2017 (deceased)
Born in 1950Klaus EberhartingerEAV (Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung) · 76 years old
Born in 1951Brad DelpBoston · 1951 – 2007 (deceased)
Born in 1952Pete FarndonThe Pretenders · 1952 – 1983 (deceased)
Born in 1953Rocky Burnette73 years old
Born in 1954Tineke Schouten72 years old
Born in 1958Meredith Brooks68 years old
Born in 1972Bounty Killer54 years old
Born in 1975Tomcraft1975 – 2024 (deceased)
Born in 1979Robyn47 years old
Born in 1994Don Toliver32 years old
Died on June 12
Number 1 on June 12
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on June 12, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026Cheerio
2025Ordinary
2024Stumblin' In
2023Tattoo
2022As It Was
2021good 4 u
2020Blinding Lights
2019Arcade
2018One Kiss
2017Despacito
2016Can't Stop The Feeling!
2015Parijs
2014Am I Wrong
2013Blurred Lines
2012Balada
2011Happiness
2010Alors on danse
2009Hallelujah
2008This Is The Life
2007Blijf Bij Mij
2006Rood
2005Watskeburt?!
2004I Don't Wanna Know
2003Get Busy
2002Dansplaat
- Top402001I Wanna Be A One Day Fly
2000Jij bent de zon
1999Best Friend
1998Follow The Leader
1997Toen Ik Je Zag
1996Macarena
1995Conquest of Paradise
1994The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
1993What Is Love
1992Rhythm Is a Dancer
1991Wind Of Change
1990Paint It, Black
1989Me Myself and I
1988Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You
1987You Want Love (Maria, Maria)
1986(What A) Wonderful World
1985Don't You (Forget About Me)
1984The Reflex
1983Comment ça va
1982Can't Take My Eyes Off You
1981How 'Bout Us
1980Funkytown
1979Bright Eyes
1978Rivers of Babylon
1977Ma Baker
1976Rocky
1975Swing Your Daddy
1974De Wilde Boerndochtere
1973We Were All Wounded at Wounded Knee
1972Hello-A
1971Rosetta
1970Up Around The Bend
1969Oh Happy Day
1968Lazy Sunday
1967Waterloo Sunset
1966Paint It, Black
1965Ticket To Ride
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on June 12 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- DJ Paul ElstakZilvermeerBelgium
- 10ccCactus ClubBelgium
- Ben HowardOpenluchttheater RivierenhofBelgium
2025
- Arrested DevelopmentPodium De Vorstinthe Netherlands
- Son MieuxFeijenoord Stadionthe Netherlands
2024
- FaithlessGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Angus & Julia StoneKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
- Rod StewartZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- HooverphonicING Lounge Paleis Palais 12Belgium
2023
- Hans ZimmerAhoythe Netherlands
2022
- Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsBeekse Bergenthe Netherlands
- Eric ClaptonSportpaleisBelgium
- Alanis MorissetteZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Therapy?Hertog Jan Zaalthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisPhilips Stadionthe Netherlands
2020
- Gers PardoelMNM RadioBelgium
2019
- Ken StringfellowAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- Eddie VedderVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
2018
- Ilse DeLangePhilips Stadionthe Netherlands
- Pearl JamZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisPhilips Stadionthe Netherlands
2016
- AdeleSportpaleisBelgium
- KygoMain Stagethe Netherlands
- Def PGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Lionel RichieMain Stagethe Netherlands
- Paul McCartneyMain Stagethe Netherlands
- John NewmanMain Stagethe Netherlands
- Maaike OuboterAmsterdamse Bostheaterthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2015
- Above & BeyondMegalandthe Netherlands
- MuseMegalandthe Netherlands
- Ariana GrandeSportpaleisBelgium
- Guus MeeuwisPhilips Stadionthe Netherlands
2013
- KornPoppodium 013the Netherlands
- Rod StewartZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2012
- Puddle Of MuddThe Maxthe Netherlands
- The Stone RosesHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2011
- Duran DuranVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
2010
- Level 42De Grote Rietplasthe Netherlands
- Billy OceanDe Grote Rietplasthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on June 12?
Born on June 12: Reg Presley (1941), Len Barry (1942), Eelco Gelling (1946), Lyn Collins (1948), John Wetton (1949), Klaus Eberhartinger (1950), Brad Delp (1951), Pete Farndon (1952), Rocky Burnette (1953) and Tineke Schouten (1954) and others.
Which artists died on June 12?
Died on June 12: Carl Gardner (2011).
Which record was number 1 on June 12?
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 12?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.




























