What happened in music on November 23: 7 artists were born and 4 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 61 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on November 23
Born in 1939Meco1939 – 2023
Born in 1942Rodney ClarkThe Moody Blues · 1942 – 2025
Born in 1949Alan PaulThe Manhattan Transfer · 77 years old
Born in 1959Craig HooperCrowded House · 67 years old
Born in 1972KuruptTha Dogg Pound · 54 years old
Born in 1984BJ The Chicago Kid42 years old
Born in 1992Miley Cyrus34 years old
Died on November 23
Number 1 on November 23
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on November 23, every year since 1965, newest first.
2025The Fate of Ophelia
2024Die With A Smile
2023greedy
2022I'm Good (Blue)
2021Easy On Me
2020Jerusalema
2019Dance Monkey
2018Duurt Te Lang
2017What About Us
2016Starboy
2015Hello
2014Nothing Really Matters
2013Hey Brother
2012Skyfall
2011Ik Neem Je Mee
2010Just the Way You Are
2009Stereo Love
2008Dochters
2007Dan Volg Je Haar Benen
2006The Saints Are Coming
2005Hung Up
2004Zinloos
2003Cowboy
2002Dilemma
2001Zij Maakt Het Verschil
2000Wêr Bisto
1999If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time
1998Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!
1997Alane
1996I Can't Help Myself (I Love You I Want You)
1995Gangsta's Paradise
1994Dromen Zijn Bedrog
1993I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
1992End Of The Road
1991Let's Talk About Sex
1990Show Me Heaven
1989Girl I'm Gonna Miss You
1988Teardrops
1987Faith
1986Don't Leave Me This Way
1985(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena
1984Purple Rain
1983All Night Long (All Night)
1982Pass The Dutchie
1981Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
1980Woman in Love
1979We Belong to the Night
1978Dreadlock Holiday
1977't Smurfenlied
1976Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel
1975Dansez Maintenant
1974Sing A Song Of Love
1973The Day That Curly Billy Shot Down Crazy Sam Mcgee
1972Ich hab' die Liebe geseh'n
1971Soley Soley
1970To My Father's House
1969Oh Well (Pt. 2)
1968Lea
1967Homburg
1966No Milk Today
1965Yesterday
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on November 23 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- AnoukAFAS DomeBelgium
- BLØFAhoythe Netherlands
- Jan Willem RozenboomRabo Zaalthe Netherlands
- De StaatStudio Gonzthe Netherlands
2024
- Dave StewartSportpaleisBelgium
2023
- Son MieuxAFAS Livethe Netherlands
2022
- Bryan AdamsZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- John OatesCirque Royal / Koninklijk CircusBelgium
- The CureSportpaleisBelgium
- Heather NovaCultureel Centrum De StromingBelgium
2019
- Ilse DeLangeTheater aan de Paradethe Netherlands
- De StaatDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
- 10ccSportpaleisBelgium
- UnderworldZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2018
- 2 Brothers On The 4th FloorRTL Late Night met Twan Huysthe Netherlands
- Golden EarringPort of Den Helder Stadshalthe Netherlands
- Within TemptationAFAS Livethe Netherlands
2017
- John IllsleyMezzthe Netherlands
- Melanie CSportpaleisBelgium
- KensingtonZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- RONDÉGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Status QuoPoppodium 013the Netherlands
2016
- UB40Grote Zaalthe Netherlands
2014
- Candy DulferMuziekgebouw aan 't IJthe Netherlands
- Angus & Julia StoneCirque Royal / Koninklijk CircusBelgium
2013
- Gloria EstefanAhoythe Netherlands
- Amy MacdonaldAhoythe Netherlands
- HooverphonicFnacBelgium
2012
- Golden EarringVelo Sporthalthe Netherlands
- The Jackson 5Ahoythe Netherlands
- Alanis MorissetteVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
2011
- De StaatVerathe Netherlands
2010
- Lady GagaSportpaleisBelgium
- GoldfrappAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- Barry HayAhoythe Netherlands
- De StaatLuxor Livethe Netherlands
- Boy GeorgeAhoythe Netherlands
- Ben HowardJupiler Zaal @Poppodium 013the Netherlands
2009
- AnoukSportpaleisBelgium
- The ProdigyHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on November 23?
Born on November 23: Meco (1939), Rodney Clark (1942), Alan Paul (1949), Craig Hooper (1959), Kurupt (1972), BJ The Chicago Kid (1984) and Miley Cyrus (1992).
Which artists died on November 23?
Died on November 23: Judee Sill (1979), Meyer "Mike" Rubin (2001), Robert Lucas (2008) and Ricky Wellman (2013).
Which record was number 1 on November 23?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2025: The Fate of Ophelia (Taylor Swift); 2024: Die With A Smile (Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars); 2023: greedy (Tate McRae); 2022: I'm Good (Blue) (David Guetta, Bebe Rexha); 2021: Easy On Me (Adele). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on November 23?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.






























