What happened in music on August 14: 15 artists were born and 2 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 14

Born in 1924Wim KerstenDe Twee Pinten · 1924 – 2001 (deceased)
Born in 1941David CrosbyCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young · 1941 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1946Larry GrahamSly & The Family Stone · 80 years old
Born in 1947Maddy PriorSteeleye Span · 79 years old
Born in 1948Bruce ThomasElvis Costello & The Attractions · 78 years old
Born in 1952Giuseppe ChierchiaAge Of Love · 1952 – 2024 (deceased)
Born in 1952Pino D'Angiò1952 – 2024 (deceased)
Born in 1953James Horner1953 – 2015 (deceased)Born in 1960Sarah Brightman66 years old

Born in 1960Sharon BryantAtlantic Starr · 66 years old
Born in 1964Keith HowlandChicago · 62 years old
Born in 1964Jean-Paul RoyNoir Désir · 62 years old
Born in 1968Jamie Catto1 Giant Leap · 58 years old
Born in 1974Ana MatronicScissor Sisters · 52 years old
Born in 1998Doechii28 years old
Died on August 14
Number 1 on August 14
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on August 14, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026Dai Dai
2025Azizam
2024Terug In De Tijd
2023(It Goes Like) Nanana
2022As It Was
2021Bad Habits
2020Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat)
2019Señorita
2018One Kiss
2017Despacito
2016Cold Water
2015El Perdón
2014Prayer in C
2013Wake Me Up
2012Slapeloze Nachten
2011Danza kuduro
2010We no speak americano!
2009I Gotta Feeling
2008Give It 2 Me
2007Jij Bent Zo
2006Toppertje!
2005Fearless
2004Dragostea din tei
2003Summer Jam 2003
- Top402002Perdono
2001Elevation
2000I Would Stay
1999Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of...)
1998De Bestemming
1997I'll Be Missing You
1996Killing Me Softly With His Song
1995Het Is Een Nacht... (Levensecht)
1994I Swear
1993What's Up?
1992It's My Life
1991(Everything I Do) I Do It For You
1990U Can't Touch This
1989We Are Growing
1988Tribute (Right On)
1987Who's That Girl
1986Holiday Rap
1985Axel F
1984Two Tribes
1983Rondo Russo (From Flute Concerto In E Minor)
1982Someone Loves You Honey
1981One Day In Your Life
1980Xanadu
1979I Was Made For Lovin' You
1978You're The One That I Want
- Top401977Cokane My Brain
1976Kiss and Say Goodbye
1975The Elephant Song
1974Sugar Baby Love
1973Do You Love Me?
- Top401972Pop Corn / Popcorn / Popcorn
1971Borriquito
1970In the Summertime
1969Saved by the Bell
1968Ich Bau Dir Ein Schloss
1967San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)
1966Dans Je De Hele Nacht Met Mij?
1965Help!
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on August 14 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- ClouseauEvenementenstrandBelgium
- KensingtonFestivalweide VarodeBelgium
2024
- Horace AndyRondathe Netherlands
2022
- AnoukRecreatiegebied Spaarnwoudethe Netherlands
- Liam GallagherDomein KiewitBelgium
- Luka CruysberghsJachthavenBelgium
- HooverphonicProximus Pop-Up ArenaBelgium
2021
- RONDÉDe Kwekerijthe Netherlands
- Noémie WolfsPier en Pol PleinBelgium
2020
- Gers PardoelMaria Hendrika ParkBelgium
- Noémie WolfsBinnentuinBelgium
2016
- FaithlessGrote KaaiBelgium
- Gers PardoelOude MarktBelgium
2015
- Gers PardoelSint-MaartenspleinBelgium
- Nick OliveriThe Lanethe Netherlands
2014
- American AuthorsDomein KiewitBelgium
- OutkastDomein KiewitBelgium
- deadmau5Domein KiewitBelgium
2010
- Just JackDonkvijverBelgium
- DJ Paul ElstakDominion Mainstagethe Netherlands
- Robin GibbDomein KiewitBelgium
2009
- Billy OceanGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2008
- The KillersDomein KiewitBelgium
- Serj TankianDomein KiewitBelgium
- Amy MacdonaldDomein KiewitBelgium
- TrickyDomein KiewitBelgium
2006
- Pet Shop BoysOude MarktBelgium
- Angie StoneOude MarktBelgium
2005
- Armin van BuurenDe SchorreBelgium
- Ferry CorstenDe SchorreBelgium
- TiëstoOude MarktBelgium
2004
- Ferry CorstenBinnenstadthe Netherlands
2001
- Benny NeymanMarktBelgium
2000
- Heather NovaOude MarktBelgium
1999
- AnoukFeesttentthe Netherlands
- Ilse DeLangeOude MarktBelgium
1993
- Isabelle AHogeschoolpleinBelgium
- Tom RobinsonOude MarktBelgium
- The CrampsCrossterrein Witte BergBelgium
1992
- Status QuoMac QueenBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on August 14?
Born on August 14: Wim Kersten (1924), David Crosby (1941), Larry Graham (1946), Maddy Prior (1947), Bruce Thomas (1948), Giuseppe Chierchia (1952), Pino D'Angiò (1952), James Horner (1953), Sarah Brightman (1960) and Sharon Bryant (1960) and others.
Which artists died on August 14?
Died on August 14: Robert Calvert (1988) and Allen Lanier (2013).
Which record was number 1 on August 14?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: Dai Dai (Shakira, Burna Boy); 2025: Azizam (Ed Sheeran); 2024: Terug In De Tijd (Yves Berendse); 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 14?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.




























