What happened in music on July 3: 14 artists were born, 5 artists died and one group was formed, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on July 3
Born in 1940Fontella Bass1940 – 2012
Born in 1947Top TophamThe Yardbirds · 1947 – 2023
Born in 1949John VerityArgent · 77 years oldBorn in 1949Johnnie Wilder, Jr.Heatwave · 1949 – 2006
Born in 1952Laura Branigan1952 – 2004
Born in 1952Andy FraserFree · 1952 – 2015
Born in 1955Marc BonillaAsia · 71 years old
Born in 1960Vince ClarkeErasure · 66 years old
Born in 1975Javier WeylerStereophonics · 51 years old
Born in 1976Shane LynchBoyzone · 50 years old
Born in 1989Elle King37 years old
Born in 1991Peggy Gou35 years old
Born in 1991Rolf Sanchez35 years oldBorn in 1993PARTYNEXTDOOR33 years old
Died on July 3
Formed on July 3
Number 1 on July 3
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on July 3, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026Dai Dai
2025Ordinary
2024Stumblin' In
2023People
2022As It Was
2021good 4 u
2020Banana (DJ FLe Minisiren Remix)
2019Hoe Het Danst
2018One Kiss
2017Despacito
2016Can't Stop The Feeling!
2015Drank & Drugs
2014Habits (Stay High)
2013Blurred Lines
2012Balada
2011Loca People
2010We no speak americano!
2009Beggin
2008Viva Hollandia
2007Blijf Bij Mij
2006Rood
2005Lonely
2004Holiday In Spain
2003Summer Jam 2003
2002Underneath Your Clothes
2001Angel
2000Jij bent de zon
1999Sometimes
1998Ghetto Supastar - That Is What You Are
1997Toen Ik Je Zag
1996Macarena
1995Conquest of Paradise
- Top401994As Dick Me Hullep Nodig Heb
1993(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You
1992Rhythm Is a Dancer
1991Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee La Da Da)
1990What's a Woman
1989No More Boleros
1988Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You
1987I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
1986What Have You Done For Me Lately
198519
1984The Reflex
1983The Star Sisters
1982I Will Follow Him
1981How 'Bout Us
1980Cara Mia
1979Bright Eyes
1978You're The One That I Want
1977Ma Baker
1976Arms of Mary
The Sutherland Brothers and others · week 27, 19761975If You Go
1974Sugar Baby Love
1973We Were All Wounded at Wounded Knee
1972Hello-A
1971Double Barrel
1970Never Marry A Railroad Man
1969The Ballad Of John And Yoko
1968Ich Bau Dir Ein Schloss
1967A Whiter Shade of Pale
1966Paperback Writer
1965Ticket To Ride
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on July 3 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Lewis CapaldiMain StageBelgium
- Black Eyed PeasParc RocourtBelgium
- BLØFPaleis Soestdijkthe Netherlands
- Angus & Julia Stonede BijlokeBelgium
- De StaatTeddy Widderthe Netherlands
- Teddy SwimsMain StageBelgium
- Son MieuxHototthe Netherlands
2025
- Fontaines D.C.Main StageBelgium
- David GuettaParc RocourtBelgium
- Linkin ParkMain StageBelgium
- Kylie MinogueZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisPaleis Soestdijkthe Netherlands
2022
- KeaneMain StageBelgium
- The KillersMain StageBelgium
- Amy MacdonaldSassenhoutBelgium
- Red Hot Chili PeppersMain StageBelgium
- The War On DrugsVakantiepark De Groene Heuvelsthe Netherlands
2020
- Jack PoelsGroene Engelthe Netherlands
- Jack PoelsGroene Engelthe Netherlands
2019
- The Beach BoysNieuwe Luxor Theaterthe Netherlands
2017
- Brian WilsonKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
2016
- DJ Paul ElstakMiddenvijverBelgium
- Guus MeeuwisFestivalterrein de Aathe Netherlands
2015
- UrbanusMarktBelgium
2014
- MetallicaFestivalparkBelgium
- Damon AlbarnFestivalparkBelgium
2013
- Golden EarringBeurs van Berlagethe Netherlands
2012
- StingZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2011
- Brandon FlowersFestivalparkBelgium
- Black Eyed PeasFestivalparkBelgium
- Iron MaidenFestivalparkBelgium
- DJ Paul ElstakFestivalterrein de Aathe Netherlands
- RobynFestivalparkBelgium
2010
2009
- AFROJACKVilla Thaliathe Netherlands
- Lady GagaFestivalparkBelgium
- The KillersFestivalparkBelgium
- Ilse DeLangeCampusthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on July 3?
Born on July 3: Fontella Bass (1940), Top Topham (1947), John Verity (1949), Johnnie Wilder, Jr. (1949), Laura Branigan (1952), Andy Fraser (1952), Marc Bonilla (1955), Vince Clarke (1960), Javier Weyler (1975) and Shane Lynch (1976) and others.
Which artists died on July 3?
Died on July 3: Brian Jones (1969), Jim Morrison (1971), Dick Schulte Nordholt (2006), Colin Cooper (2008) and Dany Lademacher (2025).
Which record was number 1 on July 3?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: Dai Dai (Shakira, Burna Boy); 2025: Ordinary (Alex Warren); 2024: Stumblin' In (CYRIL); 2023: People (Libianca); 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 July 3?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.