What happened in music on December 9: 21 artists were born, 5 artists died and one group disbanded, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 61 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on December 9

Born in 1943Kenny VanceJay & The Americans · 83 years old
Born in 1947Cees TolBZN · 1947 – 2018 (deceased)
Born in 1950Joan Armatrading76 years old
Born in 1950Alan Sorrenti76 years old
Born in 1952Estíbaliz Uranga AmézagaMocedades · 74 years old
Born in 1954Jack SonniDire Straits · 1954 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1954Steve RodbyPat Metheny Group · 72 years old
Born in 1956Thommy PriceMink DeVille · 1956 – 2025 (deceased)
Born in 1957Steve AskewKajagoogoo · 69 years old
Born in 1957Donny OsmondThe Osmonds · 69 years old
Born in 1958Nick SeymourCrowded House · 68 years old
Born in 1964Paul LandersRammstein · 62 years old
Born in 1968Brian BellWeezer · 58 years old
Born in 1968David BrandesE-Rotic · 58 years old
Born in 1971Geoff BarrowPortishead · 55 years old
Born in 1972Tré CoolGreen Day · 54 years old
Born in 1972Todd Edwards54 years old
Born in 1978Dave GuyThe Roots · 48 years old
Born in 1991PnB Rock1991 – 2022 (deceased)
Born in 1998Famke Louise28 years old
Born in 1999Aitch27 years old
Died on December 9
Disbanded on December 9
Number 1 on December 9
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on December 9, 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
2006Cupido
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
1995Ademnood
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
- Top401979Crazy 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 9 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- MarillionGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- RONDÉMidden Nederland Hallenthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisMidden Nederland Hallenthe Netherlands
- Eloi YoussefMidden Nederland Hallenthe Netherlands
2023
- Ilse DeLangePoppodium 013the Netherlands
- RONDÉRondathe Netherlands
- Teddy SwimsSportpaleisBelgium
- HooverphonicThéâtre de NamurBelgium
2022
- NielsonVariopoolzaalthe Netherlands
- Simply RedSportpaleisBelgium
- Blaze BayleyMusiconthe Netherlands
2020
- Fontaines D.C.3FM Studiothe Netherlands
- RONDÉ3FM Studiothe Netherlands
2018
- Candy DulferGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- The ProdigyZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2017
- BLØFMusic Club Kampenthe Netherlands
- Golden EarringZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2016
- ABCDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
- ClouseauSportpaleisBelgium
- Gers PardoelSportpaleisBelgium
2015
- Golden EarringDe RomaBelgium
- KensingtonDe Wereld Draait Doorthe Netherlands
- The Pretty ThingsSpirit of 66Belgium
- Son MieuxKleine Zaalthe Netherlands
2013
- will.i.amLotto ArenaBelgium
2011
- Golden EarringLotto ArenaBelgium
- De StaatBurgerweeshuisthe Netherlands
2010
- Blaze BayleyThe Rock Templethe Netherlands
2009
- Robbie WilliamsThe Maxthe Netherlands
- Geoff BarrowAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
- Paul McCartneyGelredomethe Netherlands
- Paul McCartneyGelredomethe Netherlands
2008
- ClouseauSportpaleisBelgium
- Uli Jon RothSpirit of 66Belgium
2007
- MarillionLucky & Cothe Netherlands
- Cirque du SoleilGedempte ZuiderdokkenBelgium
- deadmau5Radio 538the Netherlands
2006
- SladeSportpaleisBelgium
2005
- Simply RedGelredomethe Netherlands
2003
- Jerney KaagmanLocomotionthe Netherlands
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on December 9?
Born on December 9: Kenny Vance (1943), Cees Tol (1947), Joan Armatrading (1950), Alan Sorrenti (1950), Estíbaliz Uranga Amézaga (1952), Jack Sonni (1954), Steve Rodby (1954), Thommy Price (1956), Steve Askew (1957) and Donny Osmond (1957) and others.
Which artists died on December 9?
Died on December 9: Steve Miller (1998), Michael Botts (2005), Freddie Marsden (2006), Ronald Beitle (2017) and Marie Fredriksson (2019).
Which record was number 1 on December 9?
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 9?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.


























