What happened in music on July 23: 23 artists were born, 4 artists died and one group was formed, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 38 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on July 23

Born in 1942Madeline BellSpace · 84 years old
Born in 1944Dino DanelliThe Rascals · 1944 – 2022
Born in 1946Andy MackayRoxy Music · 80 years oldBorn in 1947David Essex79 years old

Born in 1949John PartridgeJudas Priest · 77 years old
Born in 1950Blair ThorntonBachman-Turner Overdrive · 76 years old
Born in 1952John RutseyRush · 1952 – 2008
Born in 1952Janis SiegelThe Manhattan Transfer · 74 years old
Born in 1961Martin L. GoreDepeche Mode · 65 years old
Born in 1964Tim KellettOlive · 62 years old
Born in 1965SlashGuns N' Roses · 61 years old
Born in 1966Dean MentaFaith No More · 60 years old
Born in 1967Titiyo59 years old
Born in 1970Sam WattersColor Me Badd · 56 years old
Born in 1971Chad GraceyLive · 55 years old
Born in 1971ZindyCut 'N' Move · 55 years old
Born in 1973Fran HealyTravis · 53 years old
Born in 1980Tim AkkermanDI-RECT · 46 years old
Born in 1981Steve JoczSum 41 · 45 years old
Born in 1984Matthew MurphyThe Wombats · 42 years old
Born in 1993Regard33 years old
Born in 2000Mimi Webb26 years old
Born in 2002LUM!X24 years old
Died on July 23
Formed on July 23
Number 1 on July 23
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on July 23, 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
1988Push It
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
1977Yes Sir, I Can Boogie
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 23 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- Iron MaidenGelredomethe Netherlands
2023
- BLØFDe Schansthe Netherlands
- John NewmanDe SchorreBelgium
- Son MieuxDe Schansthe Netherlands
2017
- David GuettaDe SchorreBelgium
- De StaatThalenparkthe Netherlands
- DJ Paul ElstakDe SchorreBelgium
2016
- AFROJACKDe SchorreBelgium
- Agents Of TimeDe SchorreBelgium
- AirwaveDe SchorreBelgium
- Aly & FilaAmsterdamse Bosthe Netherlands
- Paul OakenfoldAmsterdamse Bosthe Netherlands
- De StaatDe Schansthe Netherlands
- AxwellDe SchorreBelgium
- Axwell /\ IngrossoDe SchorreBelgium
- WC ExperienceDe Schansthe Netherlands
2015
- AFROJACKDe SchorreBelgium
2014
- ClouseauHeldenpleinBelgium
2012
- MarillionGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Isabelle ATuin ScharpoordBelgium
2011
- AviciiDe SchorreBelgium
- Above & BeyondDe SchorreBelgium
- AFROJACKDe SchorreBelgium
- StromaeParc de 7 HeuresBelgium
- John DigweedAmsterdamse Bosthe Netherlands
- TiëstoDe SchorreBelgium
2007
- BlondieGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2003
- Robbie WilliamsSportpaleisBelgium
2000
- AnoukHøkersbühnethe Netherlands
1994
- INXSStrandthe Netherlands
1988
- PrinceSportpaleisBelgium
- Tom RobinsonMuntplein / Place de la MonnaieBelgium
- UB40StrandBelgium
1986
- UrbanusKursaalBelgium
1960
- The ChakachasCasinoBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on July 23?
Born on July 23: Madeline Bell (1942), Dino Danelli (1944), Andy Mackay (1946), David Essex (1947), John Partridge (1949), Blair Thornton (1950), John Rutsey (1952), Janis Siegel (1952), Martin L. Gore (1961) and Tim Kellett (1964) and others.
Which artists died on July 23?
Died on July 23: Danny McBride (2009), Amy Winehouse (2011), Adolph Jacobs (2014) and William Orbit (2026).
Which record was number 1 on July 23?
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 23?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 38 times.





























