What happened in music on December 18: 25 artists were born and 4 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 61 years and 32 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on December 18
Born in 1928Galt MacDermot1928 – 2018 (deceased)
Born in 1938Bryan “Chas” ChandlerThe Animals · 1938 – 1996 (deceased)
Born in 1941Sam AndrewBig Brother & The Holding Company · 1941 – 2015 (deceased)
Born in 1943Keith RichardsThe Rolling Stones · 83 years old
Born in 1946Alex LigertwoodSantana · 1946 – 2026 (deceased)
Born in 1952Rosie VelaElectric Light Orchestra · 74 years old
Born in 1953Elliot EastonThe Cars · 73 years old
Born in 1954Uli Jon RothScorpions · 72 years old
Born in 1959Grant MarshallMassive Attack · 67 years old
Born in 1959Daddy GMassive Attack · 67 years old
Born in 1961Paul CookeSade · 65 years oldBorn in 1963Nino de Angelo63 years old
Born in 1968Alejandro Sanz58 years old
Born in 1970DMX1970 – 2021 (deceased)Born in 1972Eimear Quinn54 years old
Born in 1972DJ LethalLimp Bizkit · 54 years old
Born in 1973Justin BennettMy Life With The Thrill Kill Kult · 53 years old
Born in 1974Cuban LinkTerror Squad · 52 years oldBorn in 1975Sia51 years old

Born in 1977AxwellAxwell /\ Ingrosso · 49 years oldBorn in 1978Murphy Lee48 years old
Born in 1980Christina Aguilera46 years old
Born in 1988Lyrica Anderson38 years old
Born in 1992Bridgit Mendler34 years old
Born in 2001Billie Eilish25 years old
Died on December 18
Number 1 on December 18
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on December 18, every year since 1965, newest first.
2025The Fate of Ophelia
2024Die With A Smile
2023greedy
2022Ladada (Mon Dernier Mot)
2021Easy On Me
2020The Business
2019Dance Monkey
2018Duurt Te Lang
2017Perfect
2016Rockabye
2015Sorry
2014Thinking out Loud
2013Happy
2012Let Her Go
2011Ik Neem Je Mee
2010Just the Way You Are
2009Just Say Yes
2008If I Were a Boy
2007Een Wereld
2006Cupido
2005Hung Up
20041001 Arabian Nights
2003Heb Je Even Voor Mij
2002Dilemma
2001L'amour Toujours
2000Can't Fight The Moonlight
1999Doekoe
1998Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!
1997Alane
1996Gabbertje
1995Ademnood
1994Dromen Zijn Bedrog
1993Pizza Lied (Effe Wachte...)
1992I Will Always Love You
1991Kon Ik Maar Even Bij Je Zijn
1990Sadeness
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
1981Under Pressure
1980Super Trouper
1979Weekend
1978Trojan Horse
1977't Smurfenlied
1976If You Leave Me Now
1975Mississippi
1974Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)
1973'T Is Weer Voorbij Die Mooie Zomer
1972Crazy Horses
1971How Do You Do?
1970She Likes Weeds
1969Oh Well (Pt. 2)
1968Eloise
1967Hello, Goodbye
1966No Milk Today
1965Yesterday
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on December 18 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2025
- BLØFGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2024
- RONDÉRodetorenpleinthe Netherlands
2023
- Adriaan PersonsGrote Marktthe Netherlands
- Ilse DeLangeGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2022
- De StaatDoornroosjethe Netherlands
2019
- BLØFGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2017
- Lewis CapaldiGrand Theatrethe Netherlands
2015
- Armin van BuurenSportpaleisBelgium
2014
- Cesar ZuiderwijkVerathe Netherlands
- Ben HowardHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2013
2012
- MuseSportpaleisBelgium
2011
- Geike ArnaertMagdalenazaalBelgium
- De StaatGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- StromaeSite de la Carrière d'OpprebaisBelgium
- Blaze BayleyTrixBelgium
2010
- ClouseauSportpaleisBelgium
- Mick PointerDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
2001
- Martin FrySportpaleisBelgium
1998
- AnoukDe Harmoniethe Netherlands
- Queens of the Stone AgeNighttownthe Netherlands
1991
- FishHanenhofthe Netherlands
1984
- Depeche ModeBrielpoortBelgium
1981
- Doe MaarVeritasthe Netherlands
1978
- Elton JohnTopPopthe Netherlands
1970
- The Beach BoysConcertgebouwthe Netherlands
1969
- Barclay James HarvestSporthal ArenaBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on December 18?
Born on December 18: Galt MacDermot (1928), Bryan “Chas” Chandler (1938), Sam Andrew (1941), Keith Richards (1943), Alex Ligertwood (1946), Rosie Vela (1952), Elliot Easton (1953), Uli Jon Roth (1954), Grant Marshall (1959) and Daddy G (1959) and others.
Which artists died on December 18?
Died on December 18: Kirsty MacColl (2000), Gilbert Bécaud (2001), Martin Duffy (2022) and Terry Hall (2022).
Which record was number 1 on December 18?
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: Ladada (Mon Dernier Mot) (Claude); 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 18?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 32 times.



























