What happened in music on February 27: 13 artists were born and 3 artists died, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on February 27

Born in 1947Louis ClarkElectric Light Orchestra · 1947 – 2021 (deceased)
Born in 1951Steve HarleySteve Harley & Cockney Rebel · 1951 – 2024 (deceased)
Born in 1952Henk WestbroekHet Goede Doel · 74 years old
Born in 1954Neal SchonPaul Rodgers and Company · 72 years old
Born in 1957Adrian SmithIron Maiden · 69 years old
Born in 1960Paul HumphreysOrchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark · 66 years old
Born in 1971ChilliTLC · 55 years old
Born in 1973Peter Andre53 years old
Born in 1973Ali Tabatabaeezebrahead · 53 years oldBorn in 1980Jake ClemonsBruce Springsteen & E Street Band · 46 years old
Born in 1981Evi GoffinLasgo · 45 years old
Born in 1992Merel BechtoldDelain · 34 years old
Born in 2000Dasha26 years old
Died on February 27
Number 1 on February 27
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on February 27, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026I Just Might
2025APT.
2024Stick Season
2023Flowers
2022The Motto
2021Wellerman
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
2011Born This Way
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
1989Buffalo Stance
1988(I've Had) The Time Of My Life
1987Reet Petite
1986When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
1985Shout
1984Radio Ga Ga
1983Fame
1982The Land of Make Believe
1981Stars On 45
1980Crying
1979(You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back
1978If I Had Words
1977Don't Cry for Me Argentina
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 27 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Armin van BuurenAhoythe Netherlands
- Hans ZimmerZiggo Domethe Netherlands
2022
- StromaeAFAS Livethe Netherlands
2019
- Gers PardoelCC De WerfBelgium
- Isabelle AQ-musicBelgium
2018
- Kendrick LamarSportpaleisBelgium
2016
- 2 Brothers On The 4th FloorA9 Studiosthe Netherlands
- Alice DeejayA9 Studiosthe Netherlands
- Armin van BuurenJaarbeursthe Netherlands
- Armin van BuurenJaarbeursthe Netherlands
- Armin van BuurenJaarbeursthe Netherlands
- ClouseauCC De MeentBelgium
- Rank 1Jaarbeursthe Netherlands
- De StaatRondathe Netherlands
- 10ccCultureel Centrum ZomerloosBelgium
- 2 UnlimitedA9 Studiosthe Netherlands
- Neil FinnDe Doelenthe Netherlands
2015
- John IllsleyDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
2014
- Heather NovaCC Ter VestenBelgium
2011
- The War On DrugsFabriqthe Netherlands
2009
- Peter GreenSpirit of 66Belgium
- Steve LukatherDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
- Osdorp PossePoppodium 013the Netherlands
- 10ccDr Anton Philipszaalthe Netherlands
- The War On DrugsVerathe Netherlands
2008
- AnoukHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
2007
- Lionel RichieSportpaleisBelgium
2006
- Arctic MonkeysThe Maxthe Netherlands
2004
- FishTivolithe Netherlands
2003
- Ray WilsonDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
- SagaDe Boerderijthe Netherlands
2002
- Kylie MinogueHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
- Puddle Of MuddOude Zaalthe Netherlands
2001
- Ilse DeLangeConvention Factorythe Netherlands
- SadeConvention Factorythe Netherlands
1995
- RadioheadBulletsound Studiosthe Netherlands
1985
- Phil CollinsAhoythe Netherlands
1979
- Elton JohnKoningin ElisabethzaalBelgium
1977
- Status QuoSporthal ArenaBelgium
1976
- ScorpionsAuditoire Paul-Emile JansonBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on February 27?
Born on February 27: Louis Clark (1947), Steve Harley (1951), Henk Westbroek (1952), Neal Schon (1954), Adrian Smith (1957), Paul Humphreys (1960), Chilli (1971), Peter Andre (1973), Ali Tabatabaee (1973) and Jake Clemons (1980) and others.
Which artists died on February 27?
Died on February 27: Frankie Lymon (1968), Richard Street (2013) and Neil Sedaka (2026).
Which record was number 1 on February 27?
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: The Motto (Tiësto, Ava Max). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on February 27?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.


































