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What happened in music on October 21: 18 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 October 21

Died on October 21

Concerts on October 21 in the Netherlands and Belgium

Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.

2026

  1. Armin van BuurenGashouder WestergasfabriekAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. RONDÉGrote ZaalGroningen · Clubtour '26the Netherlands
  3. Jean-Michel JarreAFAS LiveAmsterdam · Special Summer Tour 2026the Netherlands

2025

  1. BLØFPoppodium 013Tilburg · Clubtour Najaar 2025the Netherlands

2023

  1. Armin van BuurenJohan Cruijff ArenAAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. AFROJACKJohan Cruijff ArenAAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  3. MadonnaSportpaleisMerksem · The Celebration TourBelgium

2022

  1. Noémie WolfsHertog Jan ZaalEnschedethe Netherlands
  2. TopicQ-FactoryAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2019

  1. Geike ArnaertVRT Radio Marconi StudioSchaarbeek / SchaerbeekBelgium

2017

  1. AFROJACKThe Student HotelAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. Golden EarringRodahalKerkrade · Winter Club Tour 2017/2018the Netherlands

2016

  1. David GuettaEthias ArenaHasseltBelgium
  2. HooverphonicStudio BrusselSchaarbeek / SchaerbeekBelgium
  3. TiëstoZiggo DomeAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2015

  1. A$AP RockyHeineken Music HallAmsterdam · A$AP Rocky x Wiz Khalifathe Netherlands

2013

  1. GoldfrappGrote ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2012

  1. Julia StoneGrote ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2011

  1. Armin van BuurenPassenger Terminal AmsterdamAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. David GuettaThe SandAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  3. George MichaelAhoyRotterdam · Symphonica: The European Orchestral Tourthe Netherlands

2009

  1. Armin van BuurenEscapeAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. Fatboy SlimPanamaAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  3. Golden EarringAgoraLelystad · Acoustic Tour 2009/2010the Netherlands
  4. SolarstoneKleine ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  5. Ferry CorstenGrote ZaalAmsterdamthe Netherlands

2008

  1. The FeelingOude ZaalAmsterdam · Join With Us Europa Tourthe Netherlands

2006

  1. Armin van BuurenOcean DivaAmsterdamthe Netherlands
  2. JusticeFlanders ExpoSint-Denijs-WestremBelgium
  3. Status QuoBrabanthalHaasrode · Just Doin' It...LiveBelgium
  4. Tears For FearsSportpaleisMerksemBelgium

2005

  1. Kelly Clarkson3FM StudioHilversumthe Netherlands
  2. Donna SummerSportpaleisMerksemBelgium

2002

  1. Status QuoVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalVorst / Forest · Heavy TrafficBelgium

2000

  1. Mel BGelredomeArnhemthe Netherlands
  2. Kylie MinogueGelredomeArnhemthe Netherlands
  3. Osdorp PosseBibelotDordrechtthe Netherlands

1999

  1. Bryan AdamsAhoyRotterdamthe Netherlands
  2. The CranberriesVara StudiosHilversum · Loud and Clearthe Netherlands

1997

  1. Bob SavenbergTheater KafeeTurnhoutBelgium

Source: setlist.fm

Number 1 on October 21

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The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on October 21, newest first.

  1. 2023greedy
    Tate McRae · week 42, 2023
  2. 2017What About Us
    P!nk · week 42, 2017
  3. 2006Everytime I Think Of You
    Marco Borsato, Lucie Silvas · week 42, 2006
  4. 2000Beautiful Day
    U2 · week 43, 2000
  5. 1995Het Busje Komt Zo
    Höllenboer · week 42, 1995
  6. 1989Girl I'm Gonna Miss You
    Milli Vanilli · week 42, 1989
  7. 1978Hopelessly Devoted To You
    Olivia Newton-John · week 42, 1978
  8. 1972Sugar Me
    Lynsey De Paul · week 43, 1972
  9. 1967Massachusetts
    Bee Gees · week 42, 1967

In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on October 21:

2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1994 · 1993 · 1992 · 1991 · 1990 · 1988 · 1987 · 1986 · 1985 · 1984 · 1983 · 1982 · 1981 · 1980 · 1979 · 1977 · 1976 · 1975 · 1974 · 1973 · 1971 · 1970 · 1969 · 1968 · 1966 · 1965

Source: top40.nl

Frequently asked questions

Which artists were born on October 21?

Born on October 21: Celia Cruz (1925), Manfred Mann (1940), Steve Cropper (1941), Elvin Bishop (1942), 山内テツ (1946), Lux Interior (1946), Phil Ryan (1946), Ferdi Lancee (1953), Steve Lukather (1957) and Rose McDowall (1959) and others.

Which artists died on October 21?

Died on October 21: Shannon Hoon (1995), Maxene Andrews (1995), Elliott Smith (2003) and Paul Di’Anno (2024).

Which record was number 1 on October 21?

In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2023: greedy (Tate McRae); 2017: What About Us (P!nk); 2006: Everytime I Think Of You (Marco Borsato, Lucie Silvas); 2000: Beautiful Day (U2); 1995: Het Busje Komt Zo (Höllenboer). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.

Which concerts took place on October 21?

According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.