What happened in music on October 29: 21 artists were born and 2 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 29
Born in 1940Frida Boccara1940 – 1996 (deceased)
Born in 1944Denny LaineThe Moody Blues · 1944 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1944Robbie van LeeuwenShocking Blue · 82 years old
Born in 1945Melba Moore81 years old
Born in 1945Mick GallagherThe Blockheads · 81 years old
Born in 1946Peter GreenFleetwood Mac · 1946 – 2020 (deceased)
Born in 1949David PatonBay City Rollers · 77 years old
Born in 1954Anita Meyer72 years old
Born in 1955Roger O’DonnellThe Cure · 71 years old
Born in 1955Daniel71 years old
Born in 1957Toni ChildsBerlin · 69 years old
Born in 1961Randy JacksonThe Jackson 5 · 65 years old
Born in 1965Tiff Lacey61 years old
Born in 1970Toby SmithJamiroquai · 1970 – 2017 (deceased)
Born in 1976Mark SheehanThe Script · 1976 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1983AmitA*Teens · 43 years old
Born in 1987Tove Lo39 years old
Born in 1987Fleur East39 years old
Born in 1990Eric Saade36 years old
Born in 1993Yves Berendse33 years old
Born in 1994ILIRA32 years old
Died on October 29
Concerts on October 29 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
2025
- Frank BoeijenGrolsch Zaalthe Netherlands
2024
- Jefferson StarshipZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Bob DylanLotto ArenaBelgium
- HooverphonicGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2023
- MarujaGÂRDEN Studiothe Netherlands
2022
- Nielsonde Rijswijkse Schouwburgthe Netherlands
- Swedish House MafiaSportpaleisBelgium
2021
- Jan SmitTrixxo ArenaBelgium
- ClouseauVRT Radio 2 Studio De MadammenBelgium
- Pommelien ThijsMNM De Grote Peter Van de Veire OchtendshowBelgium
- Frank BoeijenKornuit Zaalthe Netherlands
- 10ccAmarethe Netherlands
2019
- Golden EarringRondathe Netherlands
- Ilse DeLangeDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
- Simon PhillipsSpirit of 66Belgium
- YUNGBLUDAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
2018
- Simon PhillipsSpirit of 66Belgium
- Beth HartPandorathe Netherlands
2017
- Heather NovaGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2016
- Frank BoeijenConcertgebouwthe Netherlands
2015
- ClouseauMNM RadioBelgium
- KC & The Sunshine BandZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Heather NovaAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
2014
- Herman van VeenKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
- Level 42Grote Zaalthe Netherlands
- The Pretty ThingsTheater de Vestethe Netherlands
2013
- De StaatHet DepotBelgium
- Maaike OuboterCafé CorsariBelgium
2012
- Julia StoneAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
2011
- Mick HucknallSportpaleisBelgium
- Golden EarringTheater De Meenthethe Netherlands
- Level 42ViageBelgium
- Angie StoneSportpaleisBelgium
2010
- Level 42De Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
- Barry HaySportpaleisBelgium
- Angie StoneMECCthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Number 1 on October 29
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on October 29, newest first.
2022I'm Good (Blue)
2016Closer
2011Somebody That I Used to Know
2005Tripping
1994Dromen Zijn Bedrog
1988Teardrops
1983All Night Long (All Night)
1977Do You Remember
1966Little Man
In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on October 29:
2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1993 · 1992 · 1991 · 1990 · 1989 · 1987 · 1986 · 1985 · 1984 · 1982 · 1981 · 1980 · 1979 · 1978 · 1976 · 1975 · 1974 · 1973 · 1972 · 1971 · 1970 · 1969 · 1968 · 1967 · 1965
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
Who has a birthday on October 29?
Born on October 29: Frida Boccara (1940), Denny Laine (1944), Robbie van Leeuwen (1944), Melba Moore (1945), Mick Gallagher (1945), Peter Green (1946), David Paton (1949), Anita Meyer (1954), Roger O’Donnell (1955) and Daniel (1955) and others.
Which artists died on October 29?
Died on October 29: Duane Allman (1971) and Keith Wilder (2017).
Which record was number 1 on October 29?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2022: I'm Good (Blue) (David Guetta, Bebe Rexha); 2016: Closer (The Chainsmokers, Halsey); 2011: Somebody That I Used to Know (Gotye, Kimbra); 2005: Tripping (Robbie Williams); 1994: Dromen Zijn Bedrog (Marco Borsato). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on October 29?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.




























