What happened in music on August 5: 23 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 August 5
Born in 1919Zangeres Zonder Naam1919 – 1998 (deceased)
Born in 1940Rick HuxleyThe Dave Clark Five · 1940 – 2013 (deceased)
Born in 1946Greg LeskiwThe Guess Who · 80 years old
Born in 1946Rick van der LindenEkseption · 1946 – 2006 (deceased)
Born in 1947Rick DerringerThe McCoys · 1947 – 2025 (deceased)
Born in 1947Willie WeeksThe Doobie Brothers · 79 years old
Born in 1948David HungateTOTO · 78 years old
Born in 1951Samantha Sang75 years old
Born in 1956Ferdi BollandBolland & Bolland · 70 years old
Born in 1957Big Bank HankThe Sugarhill Gang · 1957 – 2014 (deceased)
Born in 1959Pete BurnsDead Or Alive · 1959 – 2016 (deceased)
Born in 1959Pat SmearFoo Fighters · 67 years old
Born in 1964Adam YauchBeastie Boys · 1964 – 2012 (deceased)
Born in 1964Pia Douwes62 years old
Born in 1965Barend MiddelhoffRoberto Jacketti & The Scooters · 61 years old
Born in 1971“Evil” Jared HasselhoffBloodhound Gang · 55 years old
Born in 1971Duane Harden55 years old
Born in 1981ZionZion & Lennox · 45 years old
Born in 1981Travie McCoyGym Class Heroes · 45 years oldBorn in 1981Travie McCoy45 years old

Born in 1983Taylor LockeRooney · 43 years old
Born in 1994Donnie32 years oldBorn in 1997YUNGBLUD29 years old
Died on August 5
Number 1 on August 5
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on August 5, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026Dai Dai
2025Azizam
2024Gaan We Weg?
2023(It Goes Like) Nanana
2022As It Was
2021Bad Habits
2020Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat)
2019Señorita
2018One Kiss
2017Despacito
2016Can't Stop The Feeling!
2015El Perdón
2014Salsa Tequila
2013Wake Me Up
2012Balada
- Top402011Danza Kuduro
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...)
1998De Bestemming
1997I'll Be Missing You
1996Killing Me Softly With His Song
1995Passie
1994Dreams (Will Come Alive)
1993Mr. Vain
1992I'll Be There
1991Driver's Seat
1990U Can't Touch This
1989Back To Life
1988Push It
1987Who's That Girl
1986Holiday Rap
1985I'm On Fire
1984Two Tribes
1983Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
1982Someone Loves You Honey
1981One Day In Your Life
1980Xanadu
1979I Was Made For Lovin' You
1978You're The One That I Want
1977Yes Sir, I Can Boogie
1976Nice and Slow
1975The Elephant Song
1974Sugar Baby Love
1973Do You Love Me?
1972Un Canto a Galicia
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 August 5 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- Mavis StaplesGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2024
- Richard AshcroftGrote KaaiBelgium
2023
- Steve HogarthDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelParkeerplein KerkdreefBelgium
- Billy OceanMaritiem ParkBelgium
- RammsteinKoning Boudewijnstadium / Stade Roi BaudouinBelgium
- RONDÉFestivalterreinthe Netherlands
- BastilleBietenpleinBelgium
2022
- ClouseauMaritiem ParkBelgium
- Gers PardoelBevegemse VijversBelgium
- UrbanusMaritiem ParkBelgium
2021
- ClouseauStationsparkingBelgium
- HooverphonicTerrein DikkebusstraatBelgium
2018
- Ernst Janszlandgoed Grote Beekthe Netherlands
- Melanie CDe Damthe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelPaalsesteenwegBelgium
- The MavericksTerrein DikkebusstraatBelgium
- Heather NovaOpenluchttheater Caprerathe Netherlands
2017
- AirPlan InclinéBelgium
- AnoukGrote KaaiBelgium
- Doe MaarGrote KaaiBelgium
- Paul OakenfoldAutotronthe Netherlands
2016
- ClouseauBlijpoelBelgium
- KygoGrote KaaiBelgium
- Noémie WolfsGrote KaaiBelgium
- Cirque du SoleilDuinenwaterBelgium
- Status QuoHesselingendijkthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicKunstberg / Mont des ArtsBelgium
2015
- Gers PardoelRondpleinBelgium
2014
- Kensington3FM Studiothe Netherlands
2013
- Cirque du SoleilDuinenwaterBelgium
2006
- FishZuiderstrandthe Netherlands
- Heather NovaGrote KaaiBelgium
2005
- Jefferson StarshipSpirit of 66Belgium
2000
- Armin van BuurenRecreatiegebied Spaarnwoudethe Netherlands
- Darren EmersonRecreatiegebied Spaarnwoudethe Netherlands
- Ferry CorstenRecreatiegebied Spaarnwoudethe Netherlands
1990
- PrinceIJsstadion Thialfthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on August 5?
Born on August 5: Zangeres Zonder Naam (1919), Rick Huxley (1940), Greg Leskiw (1946), Rick van der Linden (1946), Rick Derringer (1947), Willie Weeks (1947), David Hungate (1948), Samantha Sang (1951), Ferdi Bolland (1956) and Big Bank Hank (1957) and others.
Which artists died on August 5?
Died on August 5: Richard Burton (1984), Jeff Porcaro (1992), Randy Jo Hobbs (1993), Dan Kelly (2002) and Judith Durham (2022).
Which record was number 1 on August 5?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: Dai Dai (Shakira, Burna Boy); 2025: Azizam (Ed Sheeran); 2024: Gaan We Weg? (Roxy Dekker, Ronnie Flex); 2023: (It Goes Like) Nanana (Peggy Gou); 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 August 5?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.

































