What happened in music on August 7: 13 artists were born and 3 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 34 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on August 7
Born in 1942B.J. Thomas1942 – 2021 (deceased)
Born in 1945Kerry ChaterGary Puckett & The Union Gap · 1945 – 2022 (deceased)
Born in 1949Tim RenwickProcol Harum · 77 years old
Born in 1958Bruce DickinsonIron Maiden · 68 years old
Born in 1960Jacquie O'SullivanBananarama · 66 years old
Born in 1964Ian DenchEMF · 62 years old
Born in 1965Raul MaloThe Mavericks · 1965 – 2025 (deceased)
Born in 1966Kristin Hersh60 years old
Born in 1973Cindy OudshoornKayak · 53 years old
Born in 1976Barry KerchShinedown · 50 years old
Born in 1977Nicco49 years old
Born in 1979Gangsta BooThree 6 Mafia · 1979 – 2023 (deceased)Born in 1984Falco Luneau42 years old
Died on August 7
Number 1 on August 7
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on August 7, 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
2016Cold Water
2015El Perdón
2014Salsa Tequila
2013Wake Me Up
2012Balada
2011Danza kuduro
2010We no speak americano!
2009I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
2008Give It 2 Me
2007Blijf Bij Mij
2006Mas Que Nada
2005Fearless
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)
1993What's Up?
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
1965Help!
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on August 7 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- HooverphonicPlan InclinéBelgium
2025
- AirGrote KaaiBelgium
- Noémie WolfsAmsterdamse Bostheaterthe Netherlands
- Frog LeapSport Campus Lange MunteBelgium
2023
- Isabelle AZeedijk Belgium PierBelgium
2022
- De StaatMaasplassenthe Netherlands
- DJ Paul ElstakMaasplassenthe Netherlands
2021
- ClouseauGrote KaaiBelgium
- ClouseauGrote KaaiBelgium
- HooverphonicGrasveld Kazerne de HemptinneBelgium
2020
- ClouseauPrivate VenueBelgium
2018
- The PretendersGrote KaaiBelgium
2015
- LeftfieldGrote KaaiBelgium
2014
- Kensington3FM Studiothe Netherlands
- KensingtonCloud Ninethe Netherlands
2013
- Snoop DoggGrote KaaiBelgium
2012
- The Beach BoysGrote KaaiBelgium
2011
- Sister BlissGrote KaaiBelgium
- Scissor SistersGrote KaaiBelgium
- HooverphonicGrote KaaiBelgium
2010
- Armin van BuurenRecreatiegebied Spaarnwoudethe Netherlands
- ClouseauZeedijk Sint-LaureinsBelgium
- Rank 1Recreatiegebied Spaarnwoudethe Netherlands
- StromaeZeedijk Sint-LaureinsBelgium
2009
- Peter LutsDe DamburgBelgium
2004
- Armin van BuurenRecreatiegebied Spaarnwoudethe Netherlands
- Ferry CorstenRecreatiegebied Spaarnwoudethe Netherlands
2003
- AnoukGrote KaaiBelgium
1999
- Isabelle AOntmoetingscentrum WestrandBelgium
1994
- Golden EarringRuiterterreinBelgium
1991
- The KinksBellekouterBelgium
1982
- Doe MaarJulianaparkthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on August 7?
Born on August 7: B.J. Thomas (1942), Kerry Chater (1945), Tim Renwick (1949), Bruce Dickinson (1958), Jacquie O'Sullivan (1960), Ian Dench (1964), Raul Malo (1965), Kristin Hersh (1966), Cindy Oudshoorn (1973) and Barry Kerch (1976) and others.
Which artists died on August 7?
Died on August 7: Esther Phillips (1984), Dennis “D.T.” Thomas (2021) and DJ Casper (2023).
Which record was number 1 on August 7?
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 7?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 34 times.

























