What happened in music on June 24: 24 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 24

Born in 1942Arthur BrownThe Crazy World Of Arthur Brown · 84 years old
Born in 1944Jeff BeckThe Yardbirds · 1944 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1944Chris WoodTraffic · 1944 – 1983 (deceased)
Born in 1945Colin BlunstoneThe Zombies · 81 years old
Born in 1947Mick FleetwoodFleetwood Mac · 79 years old
Born in 1947Michael d’AlbuquerqueElectric Light Orchestra · 79 years old
Born in 1948Patrick MorazYes · 78 years old
Born in 1949John IllsleyDire Straits · 77 years old
Born in 1950WilfriedEAV (Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung) · 1950 – 2017 (deceased)
Born in 1957AstroUB40 · 1957 – 2021 (deceased)
Born in 1959Andy McCluskeyOrchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark · 67 years old
Born in 1960Siedah Garrett66 years old
Born in 1960Karl FianSupermax · 1960 – 2006 (deceased)
Born in 1961Curt SmithTears For Fears · 65 years old
Born in 1966Hope SandovalMazzy Star · 60 years old
Born in 1967Richard Kruspe BernsteinRammstein · 59 years old
Born in 1967Jeff CeaseThe Black Crowes · 59 years old
Born in 1969Sissel57 years old
Born in 1970Glenn Medeiros56 years old
Born in 1973DJ Tonka53 years old
Born in 1974Magnus CarlssonAlcazar · 52 years old
Born in 1983Brandon Saller43 years old
Born in 1983Mike Perry43 years old
Born in 1985Gesaffelstein41 years old
Died on June 24
Concerts on June 24 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- Bryan AdamsSpoorparkthe Netherlands
2023
- BLØFBrouwersdamthe Netherlands
- Pommelien ThijsFestivalterrein Brusselse FortenBelgium
- Peter LutsDe Lilse BergenBelgium
- RONDÉBrouwersdamthe Netherlands
- The War On DrugsMiddenvijverBelgium
- The WeekndJohan Cruijff ArenAthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicPark Ter WalleBelgium
2022
- BLØFOpenluchttheater Hertmethe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelMS Den BrandtBelgium
- The OffspringAgrobaanthe Netherlands
- Cirque du SoleilLotto ArenaBelgium
- Cirque du SoleilLotto ArenaBelgium
- Son MieuxZwitsalterreinthe Netherlands
2018
- ClouseauStadspleinBelgium
- BLØFZuiderparkthe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelStadspleinBelgium
- KensingtonStadspleinBelgium
- Lenny KravitzZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Ilse DeLangeKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
- MarillionGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Isabelle AMaarten SteyaertpleinBelgium
- Ozzy OsbourneFestivalterrein SteneheiBelgium
2017
- Jan SmitProvily Sportparkthe Netherlands
- Guns N' RosesFestivalparkBelgium
- Level 42Zuiderparkthe Netherlands
- The PretendersFestivalparkBelgium
2016
- Gers PardoelMNM RadioBelgium
- The StranglersMarktBelgium
- DJ Paul ElstakBrabanthallenthe Netherlands
2014
- ZZ TopHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2013
- RihannaZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2012
- Guns N' RosesFestivalterrein SteneheiBelgium
- Gers PardoelStadspleinBelgium
- Amy MacdonaldZuiderparkthe Netherlands
- Cirque du SoleilPark Spoor NoordBelgium
- TrickyStadspleinBelgium
2011
- ForeignerFestivalterrein SteneheiBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Number 1 on June 24
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on June 24, newest first.
2023People
2017Despacito
2006Rood
2000Jij bent de zon
1995Conquest of Paradise
1989No More Boleros
1978Rivers of Babylon
1972Hello-A
1967A Whiter Shade of Pale
In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on June 24:
2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1994 · 1993 · 1992 · 1991 · 1990 · 1988 · 1987 · 1986 · 1985 · 1984 · 1983 · 1982 · 1981 · 1980 · 1979 · 1977 · 1976 · 1975 · 1974 · 1973 · 1971 · 1970 · 1969 · 1968 · 1966 · 1965
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
Who has a birthday on June 24?
Born on June 24: Arthur Brown (1942), Jeff Beck (1944), Chris Wood (1944), Colin Blunstone (1945), Mick Fleetwood (1947), Michael d’Albuquerque (1947), Patrick Moraz (1948), John Illsley (1949), Wilfried (1950) and Astro (1957) and others.
Which artists died on June 24?
Died on June 24: Don Adams (1995), Alan Myers (2013), Shifty Shellshock (2024) and David Clayton‐Thomas (2026).
Which record was number 1 on June 24?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2023: People (Libianca); 2017: Despacito (Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee); 2006: Rood (Marco Borsato); 2000: Jij bent de zon (JOP); 1995: Conquest of Paradise (Vangelis). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on June 24?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.




























