What happened in music on July 29: 10 artists were born and 5 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 29
Born in 1942Doug Ashdown84 years old
Born in 1948Sal MaidaRoxy Music · 1948 – 2025 (deceased)
Born in 1953Geddy LeeRush · 73 years old
Born in 1959John SykesThin Lizzy · 1959 – 2024 (deceased)
Born in 1962Martin McCarrickSiouxsie and the Banshees · 64 years old
Born in 1962Carl Cox64 years old
Born in 1971Big DSOnyx · 1971 – 2003 (deceased)
Born in 1973Wanya MorrisBoyz II Men · 53 years old
Born in 1977Danger MouseGnarls Barkley · 49 years oldBorn in 1994John Summit32 years old
Died on July 29
Number 1 on July 29
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on July 29, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026Dai Dai
2025Ordinary
2024Gaan We Weg?
2023How You Samba
2022As It Was
2021Bad Habits
2020Banana (DJ FLe Minisiren Remix)
2019Señorita
2018One Kiss
2017Despacito
2016Can't Stop The Feeling!
2015El Perdón
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
2006Mas Que Nada
2005Lonely
2004Dragostea din tei
2003Summer Jam 2003
- Top402002Perdono
2001Angel
2000Que Si, Que No
1999Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of...)
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
1992I'll Be There
1991Driver's Seat
1990Dirty Cash (Money Talks)
1989Back To Life
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
1981One Day In Your Life
1980Late At Night
1979The Theme from "The Deer Hunter" (Cavatina)
1978You're The One That I Want
1977Yes Sir, I Can Boogie
1976Show Me The Way
1975Stand By Your Man
1974Sugar Baby Love
1973Do You Love Me?
1972A Whiter Shade of Pale
1971Manuela
1970In the Summertime
1969Give Peace A Chance
1968Ich Bau Dir Ein Schloss
1967All You Need Is Love
1966Sunny Afternoon
1965Wooly Bully
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on July 29 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- Cirque du SoleilZeedijk Belgium PierBelgium
2023
- Horace AndyAhoythe Netherlands
- Mark KingKerkpleinBelgium
- Above & BeyondDe SchorreBelgium
- Armin van BuurenDe SchorreBelgium
- Peter LutsNachtegalenparkBelgium
- RONDÉFestivalweidethe Netherlands
2022
- Aly & FilaDe SchorreBelgium
- Status QuoFeesttentthe Netherlands
- TopicDe SchorreBelgium
- TiëstoDe SchorreBelgium
2021
- Gers PardoelQ-Beach HouseBelgium
2018
- DJ JeanDe SchorreBelgium
- Golden EarringHagelandBelgium
- David GuettaDe SchorreBelgium
- Gers PardoelGrote MarktBelgium
- Kool & The GangGrote MarktBelgium
- Steve AngelloDe SchorreBelgium
- Sash!De SchorreBelgium
2017
- Armin van BuurenDe SchorreBelgium
- Paul OakenfoldDe SchorreBelgium
- Isabelle AMediamarktBelgium
- AxwellDe SchorreBelgium
- U2ArenAthe Netherlands
2016
- Candy DulferBinnentuinBelgium
- Peter LutsBevegemse VijversBelgium
- Cirque du SoleilDuinenwaterBelgium
- DJ Paul ElstakBevegemse VijversBelgium
- Within TemptationFeesttentthe Netherlands
2013
- Cirque du SoleilDuinenwaterBelgium
2012
- AFROJACKDe SchorreBelgium
- apl.de.apDe SchorreBelgium
- David GuettaDe SchorreBelgium
2007
- Armin van BuurenDe SchorreBelgium
- David GuettaDe SchorreBelgium
- Steve AngelloDe SchorreBelgium
- Rank 1De SchorreBelgium
- Lionel RichieGrote MarktBelgium
2006
- Heather NovaGrote MarktBelgium
- SladeZosterbachBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on July 29?
Born on July 29: Doug Ashdown (1942), Sal Maida (1948), Geddy Lee (1953), John Sykes (1959), Martin McCarrick (1962), Carl Cox (1962), Big DS (1971), Wanya Morris (1973), Danger Mouse (1977) and John Summit (1994).
Which artists died on July 29?
Died on July 29: Cass Elliot (1974), Malik B (2020), Gonzoe (2021), Paul Mario Day (2025) and Glen Hansard (2026).
Which record was number 1 on July 29?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: Dai Dai (Shakira, Burna Boy); 2025: Ordinary (Alex Warren); 2024: Gaan We Weg? (Roxy Dekker, Ronnie Flex); 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 29?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.





























