What happened in music on September 3: 13 artists were born and 4 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 32 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on September 3
Born in 1942Al JardineThe Beach Boys · 84 years old
Born in 1945George BiondoSteppenwolf · 81 years old
Born in 1947Eric BellThin Lizzy · 79 years old
Born in 1948Don BrewerGrand Funk Railroad · 78 years old
Born in 1950Aaron “A Train” SmithThe Temptations · 76 years old
Born in 1955Steve JonesSex Pistols · 71 years old
Born in 1960Perry BamonteThe Cure · 1960 – 2025
Born in 1963Laura ValenteMatia Bazar · 63 years old
Born in 1971Mike WengrenDisturbed · 55 years old
Born in 1973Jennifer Paige53 years old
Born in 1973Jeroen van KoningsbruggeJurk! · 53 years old
Born in 1978Johnny ShentallHear'Say · 48 years old

Born in 1979Tomo MiličevićThirty Seconds To Mars · 47 years old
Died on September 3
Number 1 on September 3
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on September 3, 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
1983Dolce Vita
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 3 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- BLØFStrandthe Netherlands
- Fontaines D.C.VRT Radio Marconi StudioBelgium
- Guus MeeuwisStrandthe Netherlands
- Eloi YoussefGrote Kerkthe Netherlands
2025
- BLØFBosspotthe Netherlands
2024
- ClouseauDe RomaBelgium
2022
- 2 Brothers On The 4th FloorBinnenstadthe Netherlands
- Age Of LoveFestivalterrein MeensewegBelgium
- BLØFBinnenstadthe Netherlands
- KensingtonZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Ilse DeLangeBostheaterthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisStrandthe Netherlands
2021
- Doe MaarGroeneputteBelgium
- Luka CruysberghsVRT Radio 2 Studio Bene BeneBelgium
- Graham GouldmanOldenzaal Muzikaalthe Netherlands
2016
- ClouseauSleuyter ArenaBelgium
- Golden EarringPoppodium 013the Netherlands
- De StaatRecreatieterrein De Weyverthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicGroeneputteBelgium
2015
- KensingtonVindicatthe Netherlands
2011
- De StaatSportpark van de Tapijnkazernethe Netherlands
- DJ Paul ElstakGoffertparkthe Netherlands
2010
- Massive AttackSportpaleisBelgium
2006
- MadonnaArenAthe Netherlands
- Paul OakenfoldArenAthe Netherlands
2003
- MuseThe Maxthe Netherlands
1997
- Michael JacksonWellingtonrenbaanBelgium
1994
- Pink FloydFeijenoord Stadionthe Netherlands
1992
- MarillionAhoythe Netherlands
1986
- Rod StewartAhoythe Netherlands
1982
- Doe MaarFeesttentthe Netherlands
1977
- Peter GabrielDe RomaBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on September 3?
Born on September 3: Al Jardine (1942), George Biondo (1945), Eric Bell (1947), Don Brewer (1948), Aaron “A Train” Smith (1950), Steve Jones (1955), Perry Bamonte (1960), Laura Valente (1963), Mike Wengren (1971) and Jennifer Paige (1973) and others.
Which artists died on September 3?
Died on September 3: Alan Wilson (1970), Carter Albrecht (2007), Mike Edwards (2010) and Donald Griffin (2015).
Which record was number 1 on September 3?
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 3?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 32 times.



















