What happened in music on July 20: 15 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 July 20
Born in 1943John LodgeThe Moody Blues · 1943 – 2025
Born in 1947Carlos SantanaSantana · 79 years old
Born in 1953Dave EvansAC/DC · 73 years old
Born in 1954Knox ChandlerSiouxsie and the Banshees · 72 years old
Born in 1956Paul CookSex Pistols · 70 years old
Born in 1962Lee HarrisTalk Talk · 64 years old
Born in 1964Chris CornellSoundgarden · 1964 – 2017
Born in 1966Stone GossardPearl Jam · 60 years old
Born in 1967Courtney Taylor‐TaylorThe Dandy Warhols · 59 years old
Born in 1972Giovanna BersolaCorona · 54 years old
Born in 1972Jenny B.Playahitty · 54 years old

Born in 1978Linda MertensMilk Inc. · 48 years old
Born in 1989Mr. Polska37 years old
Born in 1989Katie Sky37 years oldBorn in 1999Pop Smoke1999 – 2020
Died on July 20
Number 1 on July 20
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on July 20, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026Dai Dai
2025Ordinary
2024Belong Together
2023How You Samba
2022As It Was
2021Bad Habits
2020Banana (DJ FLe Minisiren Remix)
2019Señorita
2018One Kiss
2017Despacito
2016Can't Stop The Feeling!
2015Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)
2014Salsa Tequila
2013Wake Me Up
2012Balada
2011Loca People
2010We no speak americano!
2009I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
2008Give It 2 Me
2007Blijf Bij Mij
2006Rood
2005Lonely
2004Holiday In Spain
2003Summer Jam 2003
2002Underneath Your Clothes
2001Angel
2000Que Si, Que No
1999If You Had My Love
1998The Boy Is Mine
1997I'll Be Missing You
1996Killing Me Softly With His Song
1995I Wanna Be a Hippy
1994Dreams (Will Come Alive)
1993(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You
1992Knockin' On Heaven's Door
1991Driver's Seat
1990Dirty Cash (Money Talks)
1989No More Boleros
1988Fast Car
1987I Want Your Sex
1986The Edge of Heaven
1985I'm On Fire
1984The Reflex
1983The Star Sisters
1982Someone Loves You Honey
1981How 'Bout Us
1980Late At Night
1979The Theme from "The Deer Hunter" (Cavatina)
1978You're The One That I Want
1977Ma Baker
1976Arms of Mary
1975Stand By Your Man
1974Sugar Baby Love
1973Do You Love Me?
1972A Whiter Shade of Pale
1971Zou Het Erg Zijn Lieve Opa
1970In the Summertime
1969I Want To Live
1968Ich Bau Dir Ein Schloss
1967A Whiter Shade of Pale
1966Sunny Afternoon
1965Wooly Bully
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on July 20 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- David GuettaDe SchorreBelgium
- Son MieuxDe Schansthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisDe Schansthe Netherlands
2024
- Dave StewartMaritiem ParkBelgium
- KeaneMaritiem ParkBelgium
- AlokDe SchorreBelgium
- RemaLa Plaine aux Pieds Des EoliennesBelgium
- Status QuoDe Schansthe Netherlands
- Sebastian IngrossoDe SchorreBelgium
- WC ExperienceDe Schansthe Netherlands
2023
- AlokDe SchorreBelgium
2022
- Gers PardoelKaandelparkBelgium
- Luka CruysberghsLeopold I EsplanadeBelgium
2019
- Armin van BuurenDe SchorreBelgium
- AirwaveDe SchorreBelgium
- Gers PardoelDe WaterbekBelgium
- Aly & FilaDe SchorreBelgium
- RONDÉDe Schansthe Netherlands
- DJ Paul ElstakE3 Strandthe Netherlands
- Son MieuxStanislas Collegethe Netherlands
- Ferry CorstenDe SchorreBelgium
2018
- Above & BeyondDe SchorreBelgium
- AFROJACKDe SchorreBelgium
- AirwaveDe SchorreBelgium
- Kool & The GangNelson Mandela Parkthe Netherlands
- Axwell /\ IngrossoDe SchorreBelgium
- TiëstoDe SchorreBelgium
2017
- AFROJACKDe SchorreBelgium
2016
- Status QuoOude MarktBelgium
2014
- Backstreet BoysKlein StrandBelgium
- Backstreet BoysKlein StrandBelgium
- David GuettaDe SchorreBelgium
- Kool & The GangHofpleinthe Netherlands
- DJ Paul ElstakDe SchorreBelgium
2013
- Ilse DeLangeOpenluchttheater Hertmethe Netherlands
- Roger WatersFestivalparkBelgium
2012
- Gers PardoelDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
- Within TemptationDe Schansthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on July 20?
Born on July 20: John Lodge (1943), Carlos Santana (1947), Dave Evans (1953), Knox Chandler (1954), Paul Cook (1956), Lee Harris (1962), Chris Cornell (1964), Stone Gossard (1966), Courtney Taylor‐Taylor (1967) and Giovanna Bersola (1972) and others.
Which artists died on July 20?
Died on July 20: Ria Brieffies (2009), Ron van Eck (2011), Chester Bennington (2017) and Freddie Waite (2022).
Which record was number 1 on July 20?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: Dai Dai (Shakira, Burna Boy); 2025: Ordinary (Alex Warren); 2024: Belong Together (Mark Ambor); 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 20?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.
























