What happened in music on August 18: 17 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 18

Born in 1943Carl WayneThe Move · 1943 – 2004
Born in 1943Edwin HawkinsThe Edwin Hawkins Singers · 1943 – 2018
Born in 1945Vince MelouneyBee Gees · 81 years old
Born in 1945Sarah DashLaBelle · 1945 – 2021
Born in 1949Nigel GriggsSplit Enz · 77 years old
Born in 1950Dennis ElliottForeigner · 76 years oldBorn in 1952Patrick Swayze1952 – 2009

Born in 1953Marvin IsleyIsley, Jasper, Isley · 1953 – 2010
Born in 1957Davey FaragherCracker · 69 years old
Born in 1959Pedro Eustache67 years old

Born in 1960Stuart MatthewmanSade · 66 years old
Born in 1968Brian TichyForeigner · 58 years old
Born in 1968Dan PetersNirvana · 58 years old
Born in 1969Masta KillaWu-Tang Clan · 57 years old
Born in 1969EverlastHouse Of Pain · 57 years old
Born in 1972MaliceClipse · 54 years old
Born in 1983MIKA43 years old
Died on August 18
Number 1 on August 18
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on August 18, 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
2018In My Feelings
2017Despacito
2016Cold Water
2015El Perdón
2014Prayer in C
2013Wake Me Up
2012This Is Love
2011Danza kuduro
2010We no speak americano!
2009I Gotta Feeling
2008Give It 2 Me
2007Jij Bent Zo
2006Toppertje!
2005Fearless
2004Dragostea din tei
2003Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
- Top402002Perdono
2001My Way
2000I Would Stay
1999Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of...)
1998De Bestemming
1997I'll Be Missing You
1996Aquarius
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
1974Rock Your Baby
1973Rote Rosen
- Top401972Pop Corn / Popcorn / Popcorn
1971Borriquito
1970In the Summertime
1969In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
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 18 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2024
- AirEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- The OffspringMain StageBelgium
- NasEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- UrbanusRijversBelgium
2023
- Billie EilishDomein KiewitBelgium
- UnderworldAlphathe Netherlands
- YUNGBLUDDomein KiewitBelgium
2022
- ClouseauZuiderparktheaterthe Netherlands
2019
- A$AP RockyEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- ClouseauZeedijk VuurtorenBelgium
- Billie EilishDomein KiewitBelgium
- Johnny MarrDomein KiewitBelgium
- HooverphonicZeedijk VuurtorenBelgium
2018
- ABCDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
- Uli Jon RothFestivalterreinthe Netherlands
- Imagine DragonsDomein KiewitBelgium
- JusticeDomein KiewitBelgium
- KensingtonRecreatiegebied Spaarnwoudethe Netherlands
- De StaatEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
2017
- Golden EarringZevenhuizerplasthe Netherlands
- De StaatOJC Nirwanathe Netherlands
- BastilleDomein KiewitBelgium
2013
- Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
2012
- Ilse DeLangeAlmere Strandthe Netherlands
- DJ Paul Elstakijzeren manthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisAlmere Strandthe Netherlands
2010
- GoldfrappGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2007
- Chris CornellEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- JusticeDomein KiewitBelgium
2006
- AnoukEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- AnoukEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- KeaneDomein KiewitBelgium
- Massive AttackDomein KiewitBelgium
- Scissor SistersDomein KiewitBelgium
2005
- The ProdigyDomein KiewitBelgium
1990
- David BowieGoffertparkthe Netherlands
1988
- PrinceFeijenoord Stadionthe Netherlands
1986
- PrinceAhoythe Netherlands
1982
- Doe MaarVeronicapodiumthe Netherlands
1973
- Golden EarringDellBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on August 18?
Born on August 18: Carl Wayne (1943), Edwin Hawkins (1943), Vince Melouney (1945), Sarah Dash (1945), Nigel Griggs (1949), Dennis Elliott (1950), Patrick Swayze (1952), Marvin Isley (1953), Davey Faragher (1957) and Pedro Eustache (1959) and others.
Which artists died on August 18?
Died on August 18: Tony Jackson (2003), Elmer Bernstein (2004), Joe Dodge (2004), Kenny Edwards (2010) and Jack Sherman (2020).
Which record was number 1 on August 18?
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 18?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.





























