What happened in music on July 5: 22 artists were born, 7 artists died and one group disbanded, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on July 5
Born in 1943Robbie RobertsonThe Band · 1943 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1950Huey LewisHuey Lewis & The News · 76 years old
Born in 1950Michael MonarchSteppenwolf · 76 years old
Born in 1954Jimmy CrespoAerosmith · 72 years old
Born in 1954Michael SadlerSaga · 72 years old
Born in 1956Terry ChimesThe Clash · 70 years old
Born in 1961Timothy DruryWhitesnake · 65 years old
Born in 1969RZAWu-Tang Clan · 57 years old
Born in 1971Descemer Bueno55 years old
Born in 1973Bengt LagerbergThe Cardigans · 53 years old
Born in 1973Róisín MurphyMoloko · 53 years old
Born in 1976BizarreD12 · 50 years old
Born in 1977Royce Da 5'9"Bad Meets Evil · 49 years old
Born in 1979Shane FilanWestlife · 47 years old
Born in 1980Jason WadeLifehouse · 46 years old
Born in 1982Dave HaywoodLady A · 44 years old
Born in 1985Nick O’MalleyArctic Monkeys · 41 years old
Born in 1986Adam Young40 years old
Born in 1991Gavin James35 years old
Born in 2000Faouzia26 years oldBorn in 2005sombr21 years old
Born in 2006Samuel Welten20 years old
Died on July 5

Died in 2019Harvey KaganSir Douglas Quintet · 2019
Died in 2020Cleveland EatonRamsey Lewis Trio · 1939 – 2020
Died in 2021Leo van de KetterijShocking Blue · 1950 – 2021
Died in 2021Raffaella Carrà1943 – 2021
Died in 2022Manny CharltonNazareth · 1941 – 2022
Died in 2023George TicknerJourney · 1946 – 2023
Died in 2026John “Beaky” DymondDave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich · 2026
Disbanded on July 5
Number 1 on July 5
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on July 5, 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!
2009I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
2008Can You Hear Me
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
1997I'll Be Missing You
1996Macarena
1995Conquest of Paradise
- Top401994As Dick Me Hullep Nodig Heb
1993(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You
1992Knockin' On Heaven's Door
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
1975If 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 5 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- ClouseauFestivalterrein TrimaarzateBelgium
- The CureMain StageBelgium
- BLØFPark Bekkerveldthe Netherlands
- MobyMain StageBelgium
- Adrian QuesadaClubthe Netherlands
2025
- AirKlokgebouwthe Netherlands
- AFROJACKChasséveldthe Netherlands
- KensingtonChasséveldthe Netherlands
- Ilse DeLangeVolksparkthe Netherlands
- Level 42Festivalterreinthe Netherlands
- Damiano DavidMain StageBelgium
- RAYEMain StageBelgium
- RONDÉVolksparkthe Netherlands
- Beth GibbonsThe BarnBelgium
- UnderworldHototthe Netherlands
- YUNGBLUDMain StageBelgium
- Son MieuxChasséveldthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisChasséveldthe Netherlands
2024
- ClouseauFestivalterrein TrimaarzateBelgium
- Steve HackettDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
- RAYEVakantiepark De Groene Heuvelsthe Netherlands
- DJ Paul ElstakChasséveldthe Netherlands
- Graham GouldmanKleine Zaalthe Netherlands
- YUNGBLUDMain StageBelgium
2022
- Gers PardoelRomain De VidtsparkBelgium
- RammsteinGoffertparkthe Netherlands
2019
- The Beach BoysMaasvlakte 2the Netherlands
- Black Eyed PeasParc Astrid de CoronmeuseBelgium
- BLØFChasséveldthe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelBevegemse VijversBelgium
- De StaatVakantiepark De Groene Heuvelsthe Netherlands
- Pusha TParc Astrid de CoronmeuseBelgium
- Guus MeeuwisPaleis Soestdijkthe Netherlands
2018
- Paul SimonSportpaleisBelgium
- BLØFOpenluchttheater De Goffertthe Netherlands
- GorillazMain StageBelgium
- Mavis StaplesOpenluchttheater Caprerathe Netherlands
- Queens of the Stone AgeMain StageBelgium
2017
- Isabelle ACharlatanBelgium
- Brian WilsonGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on July 5?
Born on July 5: Robbie Robertson (1943), Huey Lewis (1950), Michael Monarch (1950), Jimmy Crespo (1954), Michael Sadler (1954), Terry Chimes (1956), Timothy Drury (1961), RZA (1969), Descemer Bueno (1971) and Bengt Lagerberg (1973) and others.
Which artists died on July 5?
Died on July 5: Harvey Kagan (2019), Cleveland Eaton (2020), Leo van de Ketterij (2021), Raffaella Carrà (2021), Manny Charlton (2022), George Tickner (2023) and John “Beaky” Dymond (2026).
Which record was number 1 on July 5?
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 5?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.



























