What happened in music on August 22: 16 artists were born and 4 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 22
Born in 1917John Lee Hooker1917 – 2001
Born in 1945Ron DanteThe Archies · 81 years old
Born in 1948David MarksThe Beach Boys · 78 years old
Born in 1948Jan TuijpBZN · 78 years old
Born in 1949Evert VeermanThe Cats · 77 years old
Born in 1953Evelyn Thomas1953 – 2024
Born in 1961Roland OrzabalTears For Fears · 65 years old
Born in 1963Eddie ChaconCharles & Eddie · 63 years old
Born in 1963Tori Amos63 years old
Born in 1963James DeBargeDeBarge · 63 years old
Born in 1966GZA/GeniusWu-Tang Clan · 60 years old
Born in 1973Howie DoroughBackstreet Boys · 53 years old
Born in 1973Beenie Man53 years old
Born in 1975Jean-François StincoSimple Plan · 51 years old
Born in 1980John Martin46 years old
Born in 1995Dua Lipa31 years old
Died on August 22
Number 1 on August 22
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on August 22, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026Dai Dai
2025Azizam
2024Terug In De Tijd
2023(It Goes Like) Nanana
2022As It Was
2021STAY
2020Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat)
2019Señorita
2018In My Feelings
2017Mama
2016Cold Water
2015El Perdón
2014Prayer in C
2013Wake Me Up
2012This Is Love
2011Danza kuduro
2010We no speak americano!
2009Mi Rowsu (Tuintje In Mijn Hart)
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
1999Blue (Da Ba Dee)
1998Life
1997I'll Be Missing You
1996Aquarius
1995Het Is Een Nacht... (Levensecht)
1994Love Is All Around
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)
1982Bim Bam
1981De Nederlandse Sterre Die Stralle Overal
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
1970Back Home
1969In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
1968Ich Bau Dir Ein Schloss
1967San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)
1966With A Girl Like You
1965Help!
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on August 22 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- BLØFDRU-Parkthe Netherlands
- MarujaClubBelgium
- UnderworldMarqueeBelgium
- Son MieuxDRU-Parkthe Netherlands
2025
- ClouseauOude MarktBelgium
2021
- ClouseauArena5Belgium
2015
- AnoukAlmere Strandthe Netherlands
- The Chemical BrothersEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- KensingtonAlmere Strandthe Netherlands
- KensingtonHet Hulsbeekthe Netherlands
- The OffspringDomein KiewitBelgium
- RONDÉEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- UnderworldDance HallBelgium
- The War On DrugsDomein KiewitBelgium
- BastilleEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisAlmere Strandthe Netherlands
2010
- AFROJACKKasteel Erensteinthe Netherlands
- ClouseauGrote MarktBelgium
- Serj TankianEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- Massive AttackEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- Queens of the Stone AgeEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- deadmau5Evenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
2009
- Arctic MonkeysDomein KiewitBelgium
- Osdorp PosseOJC Nirwanathe Netherlands
- 50 CentDomein KiewitBelgium
- 50 CentThe Zeniththe Netherlands
2008
- Level 42Grote MarktBelgium
2004
- Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- Graham CoxonEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
1998
- Queens of the Stone AgeThe Maxthe Netherlands
1997
- FaithlessDomein KiewitBelgium
- MetallicaDomein KiewitBelgium
- Darren EmersonEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
- RammsteinDomein KiewitBelgium
- HooverphonicEvenemententerrein Walibi Hollandthe Netherlands
1993
- RadioheadHof van de PastoorBelgium
1992
- Alex ChiltonMelkwegthe Netherlands
1982
- Doe MaarFeesttentBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on August 22?
Born on August 22: John Lee Hooker (1917), Ron Dante (1945), David Marks (1948), Jan Tuijp (1948), Evert Veerman (1949), Evelyn Thomas (1953), Roland Orzabal (1961), Eddie Chacon (1963), Tori Amos (1963) and James DeBarge (1963) and others.
Which artists died on August 22?
Died on August 22: Bruce Gary (2006), Nickolas Ashford (2011), Brian Travers (2021) and Jerry Allison (2022).
Which record was number 1 on August 22?
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 22?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.






























