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What happened in music on July 4: 24 artists were born and 6 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Born on July 4

Died on July 4

Concerts on July 4 in the Netherlands and Belgium

Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.

2026

  1. Herman van VeenPaleis SoestdijkSoestthe Netherlands
  2. AnoukDijkpop Festival TerreinAndijkthe Netherlands
  3. Jan SmitChasséveldBredathe Netherlands
  4. GorillazMain StageWerchter · The Mountain TourBelgium
  5. Pommelien ThijsPark BekkerveldHeerlenthe Netherlands
  6. HalseyMain StageWerchter · The Girl in the TowerBelgium
  7. DJ Paul ElstakThe TowersWerchterBelgium
  8. DJ Paul ElstakJulianaparkVenlothe Netherlands
  9. Johnny MarrTeddy WidderBeuningenthe Netherlands
  10. Adrian QuesadaKluB CWerchterBelgium
  11. Son MieuxPark BekkerveldHeerlenthe Netherlands
  12. 2 UnlimitedStadsparkNinoveBelgium

2025

  1. Green DayMain StageWerchter · The Saviors TourBelgium
  2. Massive AttackVakantiepark De Groene HeuvelsBeuningenthe Netherlands
  3. Therapy?Festivalterrein TrimaarzateMoen · Festivals 2025Belgium
  4. UnderworldThe BarnWerchterBelgium

2024

  1. Black PumasThe BarnWerchterBelgium
  2. Lenny KravitzMain StageWerchter · Blue Electric Light TourBelgium
  3. Steve HackettDe BoerderijZoetermeer · Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solothe Netherlands
  4. RONDÉOpenluchttheater De GoffertNijmegenthe Netherlands
  5. Johnny MarrKluB CWerchterBelgium

2023

  1. Lana Del ReyZiggo DomeAmsterdam · Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvdthe Netherlands
  2. Pommelien ThijsQ-musicVilvoordeBelgium

2022

  1. RammsteinGoffertparkNijmegen · Stadium Tourthe Netherlands

2021

  1. Paskal JakobsenSchouwburg MiddelburgMiddelburg · Liedjes van een anderthe Netherlands

2020

  1. Jack PoelsDe BosuilWeert · Blauwe Vear Tour 2020the Netherlands
  2. Jack PoelsDe BosuilWeert · Blauwe Vear Tour 2020the Netherlands

2019

  1. SnakehipsParc Astrid de CoronmeuseLiègeBelgium
  2. BLØFPaleis SoestdijkSoest · AANthe Netherlands
  3. Geike Arnaertde BijlokeGhentBelgium

2018

  1. Guns N' RosesGoffertparkNijmegen · Not in This Lifetimethe Netherlands
  2. Mavis StaplesTR SchouwburgRotterdamthe Netherlands
  3. Angie StoneGrote ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2017

  1. Robbie WilliamsGoffertparkNijmegen · The Heavy Entertainment Show Tourthe Netherlands
  2. Brian WilsonKursaalOstend · Pet Sounds: The Final PerformancesBelgium

2015

  1. AnoukFestivalparkWerchterBelgium
  2. FaithlessFestivalparkWerchter · Faithless 2.0Belgium
  3. G-EazyTour&TaxisBrusselsBelgium
  4. NielsonElandstraatRotterdamthe Netherlands
  5. Robbie WilliamsFestivalparkWerchter · Let Me Entertain You TourBelgium

Source: setlist.fm

Number 1 on July 4

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The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on July 4, newest first.

  1. 2026Dai Dai
    Shakira, Burna Boy · week 27, 2026
  2. 2020Banana (DJ FLe Minisiren Remix)
    Conkarah, Shaggy, DJ Fle · week 27, 2020
  3. 2015Drank & Drugs
    Lil Kleine, Ronnie Flex · week 27, 2015
  4. 2009I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
    Pitbull · week 27, 2009
  5. 1998Ghetto Supastar - That Is What You Are
    Pras Michel featuring ODB & introducing Mýa · week 27, 1998
  6. 1992Knockin' On Heaven's Door
    Guns N' Roses · week 27, 1992
  7. 1987I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
    Whitney Houston · week 27, 1987
  8. 1981How 'Bout Us
    Champaign · week 27, 1981
  9. 1970Never Marry A Railroad Man
    Shocking Blue · week 27, 1970

In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on July 4:

2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000 · 1999 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1994 · 1993 · 1991 · 1990 · 1989 · 1988 · 1986 · 1985 · 1984 · 1983 · 1982 · 1980 · 1979 · 1978 · 1977 · 1976 · 1975 · 1974 · 1973 · 1972 · 1971 · 1969 · 1968 · 1967 · 1966 · 1965

Source: top40.nl

Frequently asked questions

Who has a birthday on July 4?

Born on July 4: Bill Withers (1938), Dave Rowberry (1940), Alan Wilson (1943), Annette Beard (1943), Fred Wesley (1943), David McWilliams (1945), David Skinner (1946), Paul Fenton (1946), Pearly Gates (1946) and Jeremy Spencer (1948) and others.

Which artists died on July 4?

Died on July 4: Barry White (2003), Bill Pinkney (2007), Drake Levin (2009), Bernie Nolan (2013), Young Noble (2025) and Sparky D (2026).

Which record was number 1 on July 4?

In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: Dai Dai (Shakira, Burna Boy); 2020: Banana (DJ FLe Minisiren Remix) (Conkarah, Shaggy, DJ Fle); 2015: Drank & Drugs (Lil Kleine, Ronnie Flex); 2009: I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) (Pitbull); 1998: Ghetto Supastar - That Is What You Are (Pras Michel featuring ODB & introducing Mýa). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.

Which concerts took place on July 4?

According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.