What happened in music on October 1: 16 artists were born, 5 artists died and one group was formed, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 38 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on October 1
Born in 1930Richard Harris1930 – 2002 (deceased)
Born in 1943Jerry MartiniSly & The Family Stone · 83 years old
Born in 1945Donny Hathaway1945 – 1979 (deceased)
Born in 1947Rob DavisMud · 79 years old
Born in 1947Mariska VeresShocking Blue · 1947 – 2006 (deceased)
Born in 1949André Rieu77 years old
Born in 1950Jeane Manson76 years old
Born in 1955Howard HewettShalamar · 71 years old
Born in 1959Youssou N'Dour67 years old
Born in 1963Dimitri From Paris63 years old
Born in 1963Luke CresswellBeats International · 63 years old
Born in 1974Keith DuffyBoyzone · 52 years old
Born in 1977Owen BiddleThe Roots · 49 years oldBorn in 1980Kim-Lian46 years old
Born in 1992Bruno Martini34 years old
Born in 1996Shenseea30 years old
Died on October 1
Formed on October 1
Number 1 on October 1
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on October 1, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026Dai Dai
2025Man I Need
2024Die With A Smile
2023Dance The Night
2022I'm Good (Blue)
2021STAY
2020Head & Heart
2019Reünie
2018Verleden Tijd
2017Mi Gente
2016Let Me Love You
2015What Do You Mean?
2014Fireball
2013Take Your Time Girl (live at ruud de wild/538)
2012Reckoning Song
2011Moves Like Jagger
- Top402010F**k You!
2009Three Days In A Row
2008I Kissed A Girl
2007Relax, Take It Easy
2006Als De Morgen Is Gekomen
2005You're Beautiful
2004Wat Zou Je Doen
2003Where Is The Love?
2002The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)
2001Fallin'
2000Could I Have This Kiss Forever
1999The Road Ahead (Miles Of The Unknown)
1998God Is a DJ
1997Candle In The Wind
1996Banger Hart
1995Het Busje Komt Zo
1994Dromen Zijn Bedrog
1993What's Up?
1992Too Much Love Will Kill You
1991(Everything I Do) I Do It For You
1990I've Been Thinking About You
1989Lambada
1988The Only Way Is Up
1987Wishing Well
1986The Final Countdown
- Top401985Into the Groove
1984Careless Whisper
1983Red Red Wine
1982Twilight Zone
1981Why Tell Me Why
1980The Winner Takes It All
1979Quiereme Mucho
1978Grease
1977I Remember Elvis Presley
1976Dancing Queen
1975Sailing
1974Rock Your Baby
1973Radar Love
1972I'll Never Drink Again
1971Borriquito
1970Lola
1969Bloody Mary
1968Hey Jude
1967Dandelion
1966Eleanor Rigby
1965(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on October 1 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Scouting For GirlsOude Zaalthe Netherlands
- Cirque du SoleilING ArenaBelgium
- HooverphonicStadsschouwburgBelgium
2022
- Herman van VeenKoningin ElisabethzaalBelgium
- RONDÉPodium De Vorstinthe Netherlands
2021
- Ilse DeLangeMuziekgieterijthe Netherlands
- Peter LutsVersuz | The VenueBelgium
2019
- RAYEZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2015
- RONDÉKleine Zaalthe Netherlands
2014
- Herman van VeenSchouwburg de Kringthe Netherlands
- De StaatDoornroosjethe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisFeesttentthe Netherlands
2013
- Peter GabrielVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
- Guus MeeuwisGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2010
- KornAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- Heather NovaCultureel CentrumBelgium
- 10ccCC De MolBelgium
2008
- Bryan AdamsAhoythe Netherlands
- Jimmy BarnesDe Lantaarnthe Netherlands
2005
- Heather NovaAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- Guus MeeuwisDe Nobelaerthe Netherlands
2000
- Richard AshcroftGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
1994
- Heather NovaBelgium TVBelgium
- Bruce DickinsonVooruitBelgium
1993
- Tim FinnJH NijdropBelgium
1992
- The CureAhoythe Netherlands
1991
- Dire StraitsVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
1989
- The Stone RosesBrielpoortBelgium
1985
- R.E.M.Grote Zaalthe Netherlands
1983
- Black SabbathVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
- Doe MaarLimburghalBelgium
- Klein OrkestSneeuwbal, Centrum 111the Netherlands
1982
- Doe MaarAula Rembrandt Scholengemeenschapthe Netherlands
- Anni-Frid LyngstadSinger Theaterthe Netherlands
1980
- The Brothers JohnsonAula Q Vrije Universiteit BrusselBelgium
1970
- Black SabbathAntwerpBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on October 1?
Born on October 1: Richard Harris (1930), Jerry Martini (1943), Donny Hathaway (1945), Rob Davis (1947), Mariska Veres (1947), André Rieu (1949), Jeane Manson (1950), Howard Hewett (1955), Youssou N'Dour (1959) and Dimitri From Paris (1963) and others.
Which artists died on October 1?
Died on October 1: Al Jackson, Jr. (1975), Harry Ray (1992), Bruce Palmer (2004), Lynsey De Paul (2014) and Charles Aznavour (2018).
Which record was number 1 on October 1?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: Dai Dai (Shakira, Burna Boy); 2025: Man I Need (Olivia Dean); 2024: Die With A Smile (Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars); 2023: Dance The Night (Dua Lipa); 2022: I'm Good (Blue) (David Guetta, Bebe Rexha). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on October 1?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 38 times.
































