What happened in music on December 7: 17 artists were born and 3 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 61 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on December 7
Born in 1942Harry Chapin1942 – 1981 (deceased)
Born in 1943David MaddenZiggy Marley & The Melody Makers · 83 years old
Born in 1950Charlie McGettigan76 years old
Born in 1951Henk TemmingHet Goede Doel · 75 years old
Born in 1954ThunderstickIron Maiden · 72 years old
Born in 1962Andrew HaleSade · 64 years old
Born in 1963Claudia BrückenPropaganda · 63 years old
Born in 1966Gem ArcherOasis · 60 years old
Born in 1973Damien Rice53 years old
Born in 1974Nicole AppletonAll Saints · 52 years old
Born in 1974Phil CunninghamNew Order · 52 years old
Born in 1975Frankie J51 years old
Born in 1977Dominic HowardMuse · 49 years old
Born in 1978Mr. PorterD12 · 48 years old
Born in 1979Sara Bareilles47 years old
Born in 1987Aaron Carter1987 – 2022 (deceased)Born in 1999Numidia27 years old
Died on December 7
Number 1 on December 7
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on December 7, every year since 1965, newest first.
2025The Fate of Ophelia
2024Die With A Smile
2023greedy
2022I'm Good (Blue)
2021Easy On Me
2020The Business
2019Dance Monkey
2018Duurt Te Lang
2017Perfect
2016Starboy
2015Sorry
2014Thinking out Loud
2013Hey Brother
2012Keep Your Head Up
2011Somebody That I Used to Know
2010Just the Way You Are
2009Just Say Yes
2008If I Were a Boy
2007Don't Stop The Music
- Top402006Paniek In De Confettifabriek
2005Hung Up
20041001 Arabian Nights
2003Heb Je Even Voor Mij
2002Dilemma
2001Happy
2000Wêr Bisto
1999If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time
1998Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!
1997Alane
1996Gabbertje
1995Gangsta's Paradise
1994Dromen Zijn Bedrog
1993I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
1992End Of The Road
1991Kon Ik Maar Even Bij Je Zijn
1990Unchained Melody
1989Lily Was Here
1988Orinoco Flow
1987Faith
1986Walk Like an Egyptian
1985Nikita
1984When the Rain Begins to Fall
1983(Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew
1982De Bom
1981Pretend
1980Super Trouper
1979Crazy Little Thing Called Love
1978Get Off
1977't Smurfenlied
1976Money, Money, Money
1975That's the Way (I Like It)
1974Sing A Song Of Love
1973Schönes Mädchen aus Arcadia
1972Ich hab' die Liebe geseh'n
1971Non non rien n'a changé
1970Where Have I Been Wrong
1969Oh Well (Pt. 2)
1968Eloise
1967De Bostella
1966No Milk Today
1965Yesterday
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on December 7 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
2024
- MarujaDoornroosjethe Netherlands
2023
- BLØFMain Stagethe Netherlands
- Ilse DeLangeRondathe Netherlands
2019
- Ken StringfellowPrivate VenueBelgium
- BLØFLotto ArenaBelgium
- KensingtonZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- MarillionGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Son MieuxBibelotthe Netherlands
2018
- KensingtonRondathe Netherlands
- The ProdigyVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
- Johnny MarrClubBelgium
- The War On DrugsSportpaleisBelgium
- Son MieuxRondathe Netherlands
- HooverphonicJupiler Zaal @Poppodium 013the Netherlands
2017
- BLØFGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2016
- MarillionGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2015
- BLØFHet DepotBelgium
2013
- Depeche ModeZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Golden EarringLotto ArenaBelgium
- Sash!MECCthe Netherlands
- De StaatBibelotthe Netherlands
- DJ Paul ElstakMECCthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisNieuwe Luxor Theaterthe Netherlands
2012
- Golden EarringHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
- Gers PardoelDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
- Swedish House MafiaZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- Ben HowardGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2011
- Golden EarringSchouwburg de Kringthe Netherlands
2007
- MarillionDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
2005
- Billy IdolHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2001
- TrickyKZthe Netherlands
2000
- Osdorp PosseDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicOude Zaalthe Netherlands
1999
- ClouseauAhoythe Netherlands
- Status QuoAhoythe Netherlands
1998
- FaithlessDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on December 7?
Born on December 7: Harry Chapin (1942), David Madden (1943), Charlie McGettigan (1950), Henk Temming (1951), Thunderstick (1954), Andrew Hale (1962), Claudia Brücken (1963), Gem Archer (1966), Damien Rice (1973) and Nicole Appleton (1974) and others.
Which artists died on December 7?
Died on December 7: Greg Lake (2016), Steve Bronski (2021) and Benjamin Zephaniah (2023).
Which record was number 1 on December 7?
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 December 7?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.





















