What happened in music on July 22: 20 artists were born and 7 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 22

Born in 1905Борис АлександровThe Red Army Choir · 1905 – 1994 (deceased)
Born in 1924Margaret Whiting1924 – 2011 (deceased)
Born in 1937Chuck JacksonThe Del-Vikings · 1937 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1941Estelle BennettThe Ronettes · 1941 – 2009 (deceased)
Born in 1946Mireille Mathieu80 years old
Born in 1947Don HenleyEagles · 79 years old
Born in 1956Mick PointerMarillion · 70 years old
Born in 1961Keith Sweat65 years old
Born in 1963Emily SaliersIndigo Girls · 63 years old
Born in 1964Will CalhounLiving Colour · 62 years old
Born in 1967Pat BadgerExtreme · 59 years old
Born in 1971Wildchild1971 – 1995 (deceased)
Born in 1973Petey Pablo53 years old
Born in 1976Rell50 years old
Born in 1980Kate Ryan46 years old
Born in 1982Elize44 years old
Born in 1983ArseniumO-Zone · 43 years old
Born in 1983Jodi AlbertGirl Thing · 43 years old
Born in 1992Selena Gomez34 years oldBorn in 1992Tabitha34 years old
Died on July 22

Died in 2005Eugene RecordThe Chi-Lites · 1940 – 2005
Died in 2015Eddie HardinThe Spencer Davis Group · 1949 – 2015
Died in 2019Art NevilleThe Neville Brothers · 1937 – 2019Died in 2024John Mayall1933 – 2024

Died in 2024Abdul “Duke” FakirFour Tops · 1935 – 2024
Died in 2025Ozzy OsbourneBlack Sabbath · 1948 – 2025
Died in 2025George KooymansGolden Earring · 1948 – 2025
Number 1 on July 22
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on July 22, 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
1984Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
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
1967All You Need Is Love
1966Sunny Afternoon
1965Wooly Bully
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on July 22 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- Guus MeeuwisZeedijk RotondeBelgium
2024
- ClouseauZeedijk RotondeBelgium
- Candy DulferGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2023
- AFROJACKDe SchorreBelgium
- BLØFDe Oostkerkthe Netherlands
- Groove ArmadaDe SchorreBelgium
- AlokDe SchorreBelgium
- Peter LutsDe SchorreBelgium
- WC ExperienceDe Schansthe Netherlands
2022
- Armin van BuurenDe SchorreBelgium
- Gers PardoelSporthal De BorgBelgium
2018
- Steve AngelloDe SchorreBelgium
- Aly & FilaDe SchorreBelgium
- Paul OakenfoldDe SchorreBelgium
2017
- Route 94De SchorreBelgium
- Armin van BuurenDe SchorreBelgium
- AFROJACKDe SchorreBelgium
- NielsonHet Hulsbeekthe Netherlands
- AlokDe SchorreBelgium
- Steve AngelloDe SchorreBelgium
- Aly & FilaDe SchorreBelgium
- De StaatHet Hulsbeekthe Netherlands
- Sebastian IngrossoDe SchorreBelgium
- Talla 2XLCDe SchorreBelgium
2016
- Armin van BuurenDe SchorreBelgium
- GalantisDe SchorreBelgium
- Jamie JonesDe SchorreBelgium
- David GuettaDe SchorreBelgium
- KensingtonDe Schansthe Netherlands
- Aly & FilaDe SchorreBelgium
- Sash!De SchorreBelgium
- Cirque du SoleilDuinenwaterBelgium
- De StaatHeldenpleinBelgium
- deadmau5De SchorreBelgium
- TiëstoDe SchorreBelgium
2015
- Ernst JanszBeauforthuisthe Netherlands
2014
- Tyler, The CreatorGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2013
- Cirque du SoleilDuinenwaterBelgium
2012
- Candy DulferVondelpark Openluchttheaterthe Netherlands
2011
- Bingo PlayersDe SchorreBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on July 22?
Born on July 22: Борис Александров (1905), Margaret Whiting (1924), Chuck Jackson (1937), Estelle Bennett (1941), Mireille Mathieu (1946), Don Henley (1947), Mick Pointer (1956), Keith Sweat (1961), Emily Saliers (1963) and Will Calhoun (1964) and others.
Which artists died on July 22?
Died on July 22: Eugene Record (2005), Eddie Hardin (2015), Art Neville (2019), John Mayall (2024), Abdul “Duke” Fakir (2024), Ozzy Osbourne (2025) and George Kooymans (2025).
Which record was number 1 on July 22?
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 22?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.
























