What happened in music on July 8: 13 artists were born and 3 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 8

Born in 1940Joe B. MauldinThe Crickets · 1940 – 2015
Born in 1944Jai Johanny JohansonAllman Brothers Band · 82 years old
Born in 1947Peter TetterooTee-Set · 1947 – 2002
Born in 1949Colin WalkerElectric Light Orchestra · 77 years old
Born in 1950Leroy GomezSanta Esmeralda · 76 years old
Born in 1961Andrew FletcherDepeche Mode · 1961 – 2022
Born in 1962Joan Osborne64 years old
Born in 1970Beck56 years old
Born in 1970Thérèse LöfOne More Time · 56 years old
Born in 1975I-2051 years old
Born in 1977David WesterlundAntiloop · 49 years old
Born in 1985Jamie CookArctic Monkeys · 41 years old
Born in 1994Neev32 years old
Died on July 8
Number 1 on July 8
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on July 8, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026Dai Dai
2025Ordinary
2024Stumblin' In
2023How You Samba
2022As It Was
2021good 4 u
2020Banana (DJ FLe Minisiren Remix)
2019Señorita
2018One Kiss
2017Despacito
2016Can't Stop The Feeling!
2015Drank & Drugs
2014Habits (Stay High)
2013Wake Me Up
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
2000Que Si, Que No
1999Sometimes
1998Ghetto Supastar - That Is What You Are
1997I'll Be Missing You
1996Killing Me Softly With His Song
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
1979Reunited
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 8 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- ClouseauOpenluchttheater RivierenhofBelgium
2025
- 2 Brothers On The 4th FloorNieuwe Haventhe Netherlands
2024
- ZZ TopAFAS Livethe Netherlands
2023
- Agents Of TimeKlein StrandBelgium
- BLØFOpenluchttheater De Goffertthe Netherlands
- Ray WilsonFestivalterrein Weert-Noordthe Netherlands
- LiveFestivalterrein Weert-Noordthe Netherlands
- RONDÉVolksparkthe Netherlands
- RemaParc RocourtBelgium
- HooverphonicTiensestraat - ZandrodestraatBelgium
2022
- ClouseauGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- BLØFOpenluchttheater Tolhekkethe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelWeymeerschenBelgium
- Level 42Festivalterrein Weert-Noordthe Netherlands
- RONDÉGroenhovenparkthe Netherlands
- De StaatZwembad Waarlandthe Netherlands
- Son MieuxZwembad Waarlandthe Netherlands
- TiëstoChasséveldthe Netherlands
2018
- Arctic MonkeysMain StageBelgium
- Paul SimonZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsMain StageBelgium
- Massive AttackParc Astrid de CoronmeuseBelgium
- Nick OliveriPoeyelheideBelgium
2017
- Doe MaarSportpark Boshoventhe Netherlands
- BLØFSportpark Boshoventhe Netherlands
- Golden EarringBevegemse VijversBelgium
- Groove ArmadaDe Bergenthe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelQ-Beach HouseBelgium
- Robbie WilliamsFestivalparkBelgium
- The PretendersSportpark Boshoventhe Netherlands
- De StaatPark Bekkerveldthe Netherlands
- Axwell /\ IngrossoArenAthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicParc d'Enghien / Park van EdingenBelgium
- TiëstoArenAthe Netherlands
2016
- Noémie WolfsParc Astrid de CoronmeuseBelgium
2014
- Liza MinnelliPhilharmoniethe Netherlands
2013
- Candy DulferLantarenVensterthe Netherlands
2012
- Chris CornellMinnewaterparkBelgium
- Aloe BlaccMinnewaterparkBelgium
- MadonnaZiggo Domethe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on July 8?
Born on July 8: Joe B. Mauldin (1940), Jai Johanny Johanson (1944), Peter Tetteroo (1947), Colin Walker (1949), Leroy Gomez (1950), Andrew Fletcher (1961), Joan Osborne (1962), Beck (1970), Thérèse Löf (1970) and I-20 (1975) and others.
Which artists died on July 8?
Died on July 8: Александр Александров (1946), Bonnie Tyler (2026) and Rodney Franklin (2026).
Which record was number 1 on July 8?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: Dai Dai (Shakira, Burna Boy); 2025: Ordinary (Alex Warren); 2024: Stumblin' In (CYRIL); 2023: How You Samba (Kris Kross Amsterdam, Sofía Reyes, Tinie Tempah); 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 8?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.





























