What happened in music on September 2: 16 artists were born, 2 artists died and one group was formed, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 28 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on September 2
Born in 1943Rosalind AshfordMartha Reeves & The Vandellas · 1943 – 2026 (deceased)
Born in 1946Billy Preston1946 – 2006 (deceased)
Born in 1947Richard CoughlanCaravan · 1947 – 2013 (deceased)
Born in 1949Albert WestStars On 45 · 1949 – 2015 (deceased)
Born in 1950Michael RotherKraftwerk · 76 years old
Born in 1951Mik KaminskiElectric Light Orchestra · 75 years old
Born in 1952Fritz McIntyreSimply Red · 1952 – 2021 (deceased)
Born in 1952Ernie ChatawayJudas Priest · 1952 – 2014 (deceased)
Born in 1957Steve PorcaroTOTO · 69 years old
Born in 1959Esther OosterbeekDolly Dots · 67 years old
Born in 1960Ruth Jacott66 years old
Born in 1960DJ DagDance 2 Trance · 66 years old
Born in 1960Arnaldo AntunesTribalistas · 66 years old
Born in 1969K‐CiK-Ci & JoJo · 57 years old
Born in 1972Marque54 years oldBorn in 1989Zedd37 years old
Died on September 2
Formed on September 2
Number 1 on September 2
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on September 2, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026Dai Dai
2025Blessings
2024Terug In De Tijd
2023(It Goes Like) Nanana
2022Calm Down
2021Ik Ga Zwemmen
2020Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat)
2019Señorita
2018Djadja
2017Mi Gente
2016Cold Water
2015El Perdón
2014Prayer in C
2013Wake Me Up
2012Reckoning Song
2011Danza kuduro
2010Billionaire (feat. Bruno Mars)
2009Mi Rowsu (Tuintje In Mijn Hart)
2008Stop De Tijd
2007Relax, Take It Easy
2006Boten Anna
- Top402005Carnival
2004Dragostea din tei
2003Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
2002The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)
2001Miss California
2000I Turn To You
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)
1987I Just Can't Stop Loving You
1986Sing Our Own Song
1985Tarzan Boy
1984Smalltown Boy
1983Rondo Russo (From Flute Concerto In E Minor)
1982Bim Bam
1981De Nederlandse Sterre Die Stralle Overal
1980The Winner Takes It All
1979Quiereme Mucho
1978You`re The Greatest Lover
- 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)
1966Eleanor Rigby
1965Help!
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on September 2 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- AnoukZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2023
- Son MieuxSportcentrum De Weyverthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisStrandthe Netherlands
2022
- Gers PardoelKasteeldomeinBelgium
- Gers PardoelQ-Beach HouseBelgium
- KensingtonZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2021
- Graham GouldmanConcertgebouwthe Netherlands
2018
- Kyoko BaertsoenViageBelgium
- De Staat3FM Studiothe Netherlands
2017
- China CrisisKleine Zaalthe Netherlands
- Level 42Maaskadethe Netherlands
- Amy MacdonaldHet Rutbeekthe Netherlands
2016
- Noémie WolfsGroeneputteBelgium
- De StaatRengersparkthe Netherlands
- WC ExperienceKerkendijk 156the Netherlands
2015
- Son MieuxGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2011
- De StaatTivolithe Netherlands
2010
- Ed KowalczykOpenluchttheater RivierenhofBelgium
2006
- Osdorp PosseLeidsche Rijn Parkthe Netherlands
1997
- BjörkRoxy Clubthe Netherlands
1994
- FishFeesttentthe Netherlands
- Pink FloydFestivalparkBelgium
1992
- Iron MaidenBrabanthallenthe Netherlands
1990
- Golden EarringSporthalBelgium
1986
- Rod StewartAhoythe Netherlands
1977
- Peter GabrielHallenBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on September 2?
Born on September 2: Rosalind Ashford (1943), Billy Preston (1946), Richard Coughlan (1947), Albert West (1949), Michael Rother (1950), Mik Kaminski (1951), Fritz McIntyre (1952), Ernie Chataway (1952), Steve Porcaro (1957) and Esther Oosterbeek (1959) and others.
Which artists died on September 2?
Died on September 2: Guy Babylon (2009) and Conway Savage (2018).
Which record was number 1 on September 2?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: Dai Dai (Shakira, Burna Boy); 2025: Blessings (Calvin Harris, Clementine Douglas); 2024: Terug In De Tijd (Yves Berendse); 2023: (It Goes Like) Nanana (Peggy Gou); 2022: Calm Down (Rema, Selena Gomez). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on September 2?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 28 times.





















