What happened in music on November 3: 14 artists were born and 3 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on November 3
Born in 1933John Barry1933 – 2011 (deceased)
Born in 1945Bobby LaKindThe Doobie Brothers · 1945 – 1992 (deceased)
Born in 1945Nick SimperThe Flower Pot Men · 81 years old
Born in 1948Lulu78 years old
Born in 1954Adam AntAdam & The Ants · 72 years old
Born in 1960James PrimeDeacon Blue · 1960 – 2025 (deceased)
Born in 1960Matthew AshmanAdam & The Ants · 1960 – 1995 (deceased)
Born in 1960Ian McNabbThe Waterboys · 66 years old
Born in 1966Andy VanMadison Avenue · 60 years old
Born in 1966Louis HerreyHerreys · 60 years oldBorn in 1969Robert Miles1969 – 2017 (deceased)

Born in 1973Sticky FingazOnyx · 53 years old
Born in 1989NAV37 years old
Born in 2005LaraKATSEYE · 21 years old
Died on November 3
Concerts on November 3 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- Level 42Grolsch Zaalthe Netherlands
- The OffspringING ArenaBelgium
2024
- Maaike OuboterKantine Walhallathe Netherlands
2023
- Frank BoeijenGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- LeftfieldGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- 10ccCasinoBelgium
- HooverphonicCC De WerfBelgium
2022
- NielsonKunstliniethe Netherlands
2019
- Heather NovaVRT TV De Zevende DagBelgium
2018
- Herman van VeenChassé Theaterthe Netherlands
- Golden EarringLotto ArenaBelgium
- Michael SchenkerThe Maxthe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelKursaalBelgium
- Level 42Poppodium 013the Netherlands
2017
- Klein OrkestTheater Het Kruispuntthe Netherlands
- MetallicaSportpaleisBelgium
- Son MieuxAFAS Livethe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2016
- King CrimsonStadsschouwburgBelgium
- Agnes ObelGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Simply RedRTL Late Nightthe Netherlands
2015
- FishDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
2012
- Ken StringfellowMezzthe Netherlands
2011
- Mick HucknallSportpaleisBelgium
- Angie StoneSportpaleisBelgium
2010
- Level 42Grote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Steve LukatherLe KursaalBelgium
2009
- Arctic MonkeysLotto ArenaBelgium
- Golden EarringNieuwe Luxor Theaterthe Netherlands
- Heather NovaPaard van Trojethe Netherlands
2008
- ExtremePoppodium 013the Netherlands
- Cirque du SoleilKart ExpoBelgium
2007
- Cirque du SoleilGedempte ZuiderdokkenBelgium
2006
- Tears For FearsSportpaleisBelgium
2005
- Donna SummerSportpaleisBelgium
2004
- The KillersOude Zaalthe Netherlands
- StingAhoythe Netherlands
- Graham CoxonL’OrangerieBelgium
2003
- BlondieDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
2002
- PrinceNighttownthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Number 1 on November 3
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 in the years a new chart came out on November 3, newest first.
2018Duurt Te Lang
2012Skyfall
2007Dan Volg Je Haar Benen
2001Can't Get You out of My Head
1990The Joker
1984Purple Rain
1979We Belong to the Night
1973Angie
In the other years the chart from a few days earlier held on November 3:
2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1994 · 1993 · 1992 · 1991 · 1989 · 1988 · 1987 · 1986 · 1985 · 1983 · 1982 · 1981 · 1980 · 1978 · 1977 · 1976 · 1975 · 1974 · 1972 · 1971 · 1970 · 1969 · 1968 · 1967 · 1966 · 1965
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
Who has a birthday on November 3?
Born on November 3: John Barry (1933), Bobby LaKind (1945), Nick Simper (1945), Lulu (1948), Adam Ant (1954), James Prime (1960), Matthew Ashman (1960), Ian McNabb (1960), Andy Van (1966) and Louis Herrey (1966) and others.
Which artists died on November 3?
Died on November 3: Paul Mauriat (2006), Jim Clench (2010) and Quincy Jones (2024).
Which record was number 1 on November 3?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2018: Duurt Te Lang (Davina Michelle, Beste Zangers); 2012: Skyfall (Adele); 2007: Dan Volg Je Haar Benen (Jan Smit); 2001: Can't Get You out of My Head (Kylie Minogue); 1990: The Joker (Steve Miller Band). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on November 3?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.





































