What happened in music on March 27: 17 artists were born, 4 artists died and one group was formed, the Dutch Top 40 number 1 on this date in 62 years and 40 concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Born on March 27

Born in 1937Alan HawkshawThe Shadows · 1937 – 2021 (deceased)
Born in 1941Bunny SiglerInstant Funk · 1941 – 2017 (deceased)
Born in 1946Andy BownStatus Quo · 80 years old
Born in 1947John MayhewGenesis · 1947 – 2009 (deceased)
Born in 1949John LagrandCuby & The Blizzards · 1949 – 2005 (deceased)
Born in 1950Tony BanksGenesis · 76 years old
Born in 1951Chris StewartGenesis · 75 years oldBorn in 1952Linda Martin74 years old

Born in 1959Andrew FarrissINXS · 67 years old
Born in 1959Kid Congo PowersThe Cramps · 67 years old
Born in 1964Clark DatchlerJohnny Hates Jazz · 62 years oldBorn in 1969Mariah Carey57 years old

Born in 1975FergieBlack Eyed Peas · 51 years oldBorn in 1988Jessie J38 years old
Born in 1990Kimbra36 years old
Born in 1992Dan Caplen34 years old
Born in 1997LISABLACKPINK · 29 years old
Died on March 27
Formed on March 27
Number 1 on March 27
More Top 40 →The Dutch Top 40 number 1 that held on March 27, every year since 1965, newest first.
2026I Just Might
2025APT.
2024Europapa
2023Flowers
2022Hallo
2021Blijven Slapen
2020Blinding Lights
2019Hij Is Van Mij
2018Zoutelande
2017Shape of You
2016I Took A Pill In Ibiza
2015Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)
2014Rather be
2013Julia
2012Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2011Rolling in the Deep
2010Hey, Soul Sister
2009Miracle
2008Hello world
2007Heartbreak Away
2006Right Here Right Now (My Heart Belongs To You)
- Top402005One, Two, Three!
2004Yeah!
2003Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)
2002Whenever, Wherever
2001It Wasn't Me
2000Freestyler (Rock The Microphone)
1999The Launch
1998My Heart Will Go On
1997De Regenboog
- Top401996Per Spoor (Kedeng Kedeng)
1995Alice (Who the X Is Alice)
1994Without You
1993No Limit
1992Twilight Zone
1991Liefde Voor Muziek
1990Nothing Compares 2 U
1989Alles Kan Een Mens Gelukkig Maken
1988Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
1987Respectable
1986The Promise You Made
- Top401985This Is Not America
1984Love Is A Battlefield
198399 Luftballons
1982Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc)
1981In The Air Tonight
1980Crying
1979Fire
1978Denis
1977Go Your Own Way
1976The Alternative Way
1975Shame, Shame, Shame
1974Dyna-Mite
1973Down By The Lazy River
1972Poppa Joe
1971Du
1970Let It Be
1969Why
1968Kom Uit De Bedstee M'n Liefste
1967Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
1966These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
- Top401965Let Kiss / Letkis
Source: top40.nl
Concerts on March 27 in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shows by artists from this site on this date, according to setlist.fm, newest first.
2026
- Herman van VeenCool Kunst en Cultuurthe Netherlands
- Andrea BocelliAFAS DomeBelgium
2025
- Ilse DeLangeAFAS Livethe Netherlands
- Heather NovaDe Duifthe Netherlands
- RONDÉHedon Grote Zaalthe Netherlands
2024
- Herman van VeenTheater De Lievekampthe Netherlands
- Nick OliveriKleine Zaalthe Netherlands
2022
- Hans ZimmerZiggo Domethe Netherlands
- HooverphonicCapitoleBelgium
2021
- HooverphonicPodium De Vorstinthe Netherlands
2020
- Henny VrientenDe Wereld Draait Doorthe Netherlands
- Ilse DeLangeNPO Radio 2the Netherlands
- Ilse DeLangeDe Wereld Draait Doorthe Netherlands
2019
- Klein OrkestStadsschouwburgthe Netherlands
2016
- Bingo PlayersManegeclub De Molenheidethe Netherlands
- KygoHeineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
- UnderworldManegeclub De Molenheidethe Netherlands
- Blaze BayleyDe Meisterthe Netherlands
2015
- UnderworldKlokgebouwthe Netherlands
- Within TemptationDe Oosterpoortthe Netherlands
- HooverphonicCultureel Centrum De SchakelBelgium
2013
- Steve LukatherMezzthe Netherlands
2012
- Ilse DeLangeDe Wereld Draait Doorthe Netherlands
- Guus MeeuwisPoppodium 013the Netherlands
2011
- Aloe BlaccGrote Zaalthe Netherlands
- MarillionCenterParcs Port Zélandethe Netherlands
- WILLOWAhoythe Netherlands
2007
- AirThe Maxthe Netherlands
2005
- Kylie MinogueAhoythe Netherlands
- ArmandCafé J.P. Dupontthe Netherlands
- UB40Heineken Music Hallthe Netherlands
- Within TemptationManegeclub De Molenheidethe Netherlands
2004
- Uli Jon RothPlatothe Netherlands
- The ZutonsKleine Zaalthe Netherlands
2003
- AnoukDe Vereenigingthe Netherlands
1996
- StingFlanders ExpoBelgium
1994
- Take ThatVorst Nationaal / Forest NationalBelgium
1985
- The StranglersBrielpoortBelgium
Source: setlist.fm
Frequently asked questions
Which artists were born on March 27?
Born on March 27: Alan Hawkshaw (1937), Bunny Sigler (1941), Andy Bown (1946), John Mayhew (1947), John Lagrand (1949), Tony Banks (1950), Chris Stewart (1951), Linda Martin (1952), Andrew Farriss (1959) and Kid Congo Powers (1959) and others.
Which artists died on March 27?
Died on March 27: Ian Dury (2000), Gordon Stoker (2013), Clem Curtis (2017) and Howie Kane (2023).
Which record was number 1 on March 27?
In the Dutch Top 40 in recent years: 2026: I Just Might (Bruno Mars); 2025: APT. (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars); 2024: Europapa (Joost); 2023: Flowers (Miley Cyrus); 2022: Hallo (Antoon). This page shows the number 1 on this date in every year since 1965.
Which concerts took place on March 27?
According to setlist.fm, artists from this site played the Netherlands and Belgium on this date 40 times.































