What happened in music on February 24: 16 artists were born and 2 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 35 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on February 24
Born in 1943George HarrisonDelaney & Bonnie · 1943 – 2001 (deceased)
Born in 1944Nicky HopkinsClimax Blues Band · 1944 – 1994 (deceased)
Born in 1945Sidney "Luddy" CrooksThe Pioneers · 81 years old
Born in 1947Rupert Holmes79 years old
Born in 1948Oliver Cheatham1948 – 2013 (deceased)
Born in 1948Neil HubbardKokomo · 78 years old
Born in 1953Derek St. HolmesVanilla Fudge · 73 years old
Born in 1954Plastic Bertrand72 years old
Born in 1954Calton CoffieInner Circle · 1954 – 2023 (deceased)
Born in 1958Mike PickeringM People · 68 years old
Born in 1961Mario Caldato Jr.Beastie Boys · 65 years old
Born in 1962Ronnie PlattKansas · 64 years old
Born in 1974Chad HugoN.E.R.D · 52 years old
Born in 1976Matt SkibaAlkaline Trio · 50 years old
Born in 1989Trace CyrusMetro Station · 37 years oldBorn in 1996Seth Hills30 years old
Died on February 24
Number 1 on February 24
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on February 24, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026I Just Might
2025APT.
2024Stick Season
2023Flowers
2022Dat Heb Jij Gedaan
2021drivers license
2020Blinding Lights
2019Hij Is Van Mij
2018Zoutelande
2017Shape of You
2016I Took A Pill In Ibiza
2015Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)
2014Dark Horse
2013Just Give Me a Reason
2012Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2011Rolling in the Deep
2010Fireflies
- Top402009Rap Das Armas - Para Papa Papapa Papa Papa [Quintino Remix]
2008Bleeding Love
2007Lauwe Pis
2006Because We Believe
- Top402005Das Kleine Krokodil
2004Dreamer
2003Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
2002Whenever, Wherever
2001It Wasn't Me
2000Onderweg
1999Changes
1998My Heart Will Go On
1997When I Die
199615 Miljoen Mensen
1995No Limit
1994Ik Wil Niet Dat Je Liegt
1993Mockin' Bird Hill
1992Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
1991Crazy
1990Nothing Compares 2 U
1989Tonight
1988(I've Had) The Time Of My Life
1987Reet Petite
1986When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
1985Shout
1984Love of the Common People
1983Fame
1982I Won't Let You Down
1981Stars On 45
1980Crying
1979(You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back
1978If I Had Words
1977Living Next Door to Alice
1976Love Hurts
- Top401975Voulez Vous Coucher Avec Moi Ce Soir? (Lady Marmalade)
1974Dyna-Mite
1973Blockbuster
1972Sacramento (A Wonderful Town)
1971Nothing Rhymed
1970Mijn Gebed
1969Ain't Got No / I Got Life
- Top401968Mien Waar Is M'n Feestneus?
1967Het Land Van Maas En Waal
1966Michelle
- Top401965Let Kiss / Letkis
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on February 24 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Michael SchenkerPoppodium 013the Netherlands
- Amy MacdonaldGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
2024
- Fatboy SlimThuishaventhe Netherlands
2022
- ClouseauVRT Radio 2 Studio Bene BeneBelgium
2021
- Jack PoelsStudio 23the Netherlands
2020
- Alanis MorissetteKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
2019
- Billie EilishRondathe Netherlands
2018
- KensingtonGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- Klein OrkestSpant!the Netherlands
- DJ Paul ElstakSportpaleisBelgium
- Maaike OuboterSchouwburg Het Parkthe Netherlands
2017
- KensingtonLotto ArenaBelgium
- 10ccCLUBBelgium
- The WeekndZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2016
- Massive AttackKlokgebouwthe Netherlands
2014
- Golden EarringTheater De Vestthe Netherlands
- Heather NovaHet DepotBelgium
2013
- AnoukTivoli De Hellingthe Netherlands
2008
- Guus MeeuwisNieuwe Luxor Theaterthe Netherlands
2007
- Phil CollinsX Factorthe Netherlands
2005
- The Chemical BrothersHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2003
- Anouk't Spantthe Netherlands
2001
- Tom RobinsonZaal De ZwerverBelgium
1997
- ZZ TopCentral Studiosthe Netherlands
1992
- Crowded HouseAncienne BelgiqueBelgium
1990
- Eric ClaptonStatenhalthe Netherlands
1988
- HeartAhoythe Netherlands
1985
- The Pretty ThingsNoorderligtthe Netherlands
1984
- UrbanusBrielpoortBelgium
1981
- SagaParadisothe Netherlands
1980
- UrbanusSporthalBelgium
1975
- GenesisKoninklijk Theater Carréthe Netherlands
1972
- The Beach BoysVara Studiosthe Netherlands
1971
- Saskia & SergeNOS-studio'sthe Netherlands
1968
- Pink FloydCheetah ClubBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on February 24?
Born on February 24: George Harrison (1943), Nicky Hopkins (1944), Sidney "Luddy" Crooks (1945), Rupert Holmes (1947), Oliver Cheatham (1948), Neil Hubbard (1948), Derek St. Holmes (1953), Plastic Bertrand (1954), Calton Coffie (1954) and Mike Pickering (1958) and others.
Which artists died on February 24?
Died on February 24: Frans Halsema (1984) and Roberta Flack (2025).
Which record was number 1 on February 24?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: I Just Might (Bruno Mars); 2025: APT. (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars); 2024: Stick Season (Noah Kahan); 2023: Flowers (Miley Cyrus); 2022: Dat Heb Jij Gedaan (MEAU). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on February 24?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 35 times.































