April 11
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent April 11, and then every April 11 back to 1959: the song at #1 that week, the album everyone was playing, and the movie leading the box office.
the most recent one
2025
Right behind “Luther”: “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars) and “Nokia” (Drake).
Your April 11
On April 11, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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every other April 11, back to 1959
Right behind “Like That”: “Texas Hold 'Em” (Beyonce) and “Beautiful Things” (Benson Boone).
Cowboy Carter is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
O. J. Simpson, American football player and actor (1947–2024)died April 10- New games
- Suika Game
Right behind “Last Night”: “Kill Bill” (SZA) and “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus).
Right behind “As It Was”: “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals) and “Big Energy” (Latto).
Right behind “Leave The Door Open”: “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” (Lil Nas X) and “Peaches” (Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon).
Justice is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
- WrestleMania 37, 2021 WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming event
Right behind “Blinding Lights”: “The Box” (Roddy Ricch) and “Don't Start Now” (Dua Lipa).
After Hours is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
United States Senate, Upper house of the US Congress
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee) and “7 Rings” (Ariana Grande).
When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
Julian Assange, Australian WikiLeaks editor (born 1971)WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is arrested in London after Ecuador withdraws asylum. He is later found guilty of breaching bail in 2012 by a British court, however he faces…- New games
- Reigns: Game of Thrones
Right behind “God's Plan”: “Meant To Be” (Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line) and “Psycho” (Post Malone Featuring Ty Dolla $ign).
My Dear Melancholy, is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Glenn Quinn, Irish actor (1970–2002)
- New games
- Ys Origin
Right behind “Shape Of You”: “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars) and “Something Just Like This” (The Chainsmokers & Coldplay).
More Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- New games
- Stardew Valley · Call of Duty: Black Ops II · Hollow Knight
the 2010s
Right behind “Work”: “7 Years” (Lukas Graham) and “No” (Meghan Trainor).
Right behind “Uptown Funk!”: “Sugar” (Maroon 5) and “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran).
2014
Right behind “Happy”: “All Of Me” (John Legend) and “Dark Horse” (Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J).
Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also on Spotify, YouTube.
Right behind “Thrift Shop”: “When I Was Your Man” (Bruno Mars) and “Suit & Tie” (Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z).
The 20/20 Experience is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “We Are Young”: “Boyfriend” (Justin Bieber) and “Somebody That I Used To Know” (Gotye Featuring Kimbra).
MDNA is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Legend of Grimrock · Skullgirls
Right behind “E.T.”: “S&M” (Rihanna Featuring Britney Spears) and “Just Can't Get Enough” (The Black Eyed Peas).
Femme Fatale is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
- First aired
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal premieres
Right behind “Rude Boy”: “Nothin' On You” (B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars) and “Hey, Soul Sister” (Train).
the 2000s
Right behind “Poker Face”: “Right Round” (Flo Rida) and “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” (Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie).
Right behind “Touch My Body”: “Love In This Club” (Usher Featuring Young Jeezy) and “4 Minutes” (Madonna Featuring Justin Timberlake & Timbaland).
Day26 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Assassin's Creed · Mario Kart Wii
Right behind “Don't Matter”: “The Sweet Escape” (Gwen Stefani Featuring Akon) and “This Is Why I'm Hot” (Mims).
Right behind “Bad Day”: “Temperature” (Sean Paul) and “You're Beautiful” (James Blunt).
King is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
Right behind “Candy Shop”: “Hate It Or Love It” (The Game Featuring 50 Cent) and “Since U Been Gone” (Kelly Clarkson).
The Massacre is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition · Sudden Attack
Right behind “Yeah!”: “Tipsy” (J-Kwon) and “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy).
Right behind “In Da Club”: “Ignition” (R. Kelly) and “Get Busy” (Sean Paul).
Right behind “Ain't It Funny”: “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti) and “Foolish” (Ashanti).
Right behind “All For You”: “Survivor” (Destiny's Child) and “Angel” (Shaggy Featuring Rayvon).
Until the End of Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Maria Maria”: “Say My Name” (Destiny's Child) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill).
the 1990s
Right behind “No Scrubs”: “Believe” (Cher) and “What's It Gonna Be?!” (Busta Rhymes Featuring Janet).
Right behind “All My Life”: “Let's Ride” (Montell Jordan Feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker) and “Frozen” (Madonna).
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down”: “Wannabe” (Spice Girls) and “Foolish Games/You Were Meant For Me” (Jewel).
Life After Death is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1997
- New games
- Alundra
Right behind “Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")”: “Always Be My Baby” (Mariah Carey) and “Nobody Knows” (The Tony Rich Project).
Right behind “This Is How We Do It”: “Red Light Special” (TLC) and “Candy Rain” (Soul For Real).
Me Against the World is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Bump N' Grind”: “The Sign” (Ace Of Base) and “Without You/Never Forget You” (Mariah Carey).
Longing in Their Hearts is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Informer”: “Freak Me” (Silk) and “Nuthin' But A "G" Thang” (Dr. Dre).
Right behind “Save The Best For Last”: “Tears In Heaven” (Eric Clapton) and “Masterpiece” (Atlantic Starr).
Wayne's World is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1992
- New games
- Super Mario World
Right behind “I've Been Thinking About You”: “You're In Love” (Wilson Phillips) and “Hold You Tight” (Tara Kemp).
Right behind “I'll Be Your Everything”: “Don't Wanna Fall In Love” (Jane Child) and “All Around The World” (Lisa Stansfield).
the 1980s
Right behind “She Drives Me Crazy”: “The Look” (Roxette) and “Like A Prayer” (Madonna).
Right behind “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car”: “Devil Inside” (INXS) and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” (Whitney Houston).
Dirty Dancing is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1988
- Award night
- 60th Academy Awards: The Last Emperor wins Best Picture
Right behind “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now”: “Lean On Me” (Club Nouveau) and “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” (Aretha Franklin & George Michael).
Right behind “Rock Me Amadeus”: “Kiss” (Prince And The Revolution) and “Manic Monday” (The Bangles).
Right behind “We Are The World”: “One More Night” (Phil Collins) and “Crazy For You” (Madonna).
Right behind “Footloose”: “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)” (Phil Collins) and “Somebody's Watching Me” (Rockwell).
Right behind “Billie Jean”: “Come On Eileen” (Dexys Midnight Runners) and “Mr. Roboto” (Styx).
Thriller is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1983
- Award night
- 55th Academy Awards: Gandhi wins Best Picture
Right behind “I Love Rock 'N Roll”: “We Got The Beat” (Go-Go's) and “Chariots Of Fire - Titles” (Vangelis).
Right behind “Kiss On My List”: “Rapture” (Blondie) and “The Best Of Times” (Styx).
Right behind “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)”: “Call Me” (Blondie) and “Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me, Girl” (The Spinners).
the 1970s
Right behind “What A Fool Believes”: “I Will Survive” (Gloria Gaynor) and “Knock On Wood” (Amii Stewart).
Right behind “Night Fever”: “Stayin' Alive” (Bee Gees) and “Lay Down Sally” (Eric Clapton).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Don't Give Up On Us”: “Don't Leave Me This Way” (Thelma Houston) and “Southern Nights” (Glen Campbell).
Right behind “Disco Lady”: “Let Your Love Flow” (Bellamy Brothers) and “Right Back Where We Started From” (Maxine Nightingale).
Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) is also on Spotify, YouTube.
Right behind “Philadelphia Freedom”: “Lovin' You” (Minnie Riperton) and “No No Song/snookeroo” (Ringo Starr).
Right behind “Bennie And The Jets”: “Hooked On A Feeling” (Blue Swede) and “TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)” (MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees).
1973
Right behind “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia”: “Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)” (Gladys Knight And The Pips) and “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree” (Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando).
Lady Sings the Blues is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”: “A Horse With No Name” (America) and “I Gotcha” (Joe Tex).
Right behind “Joy To The World”: “What's Going On” (Marvin Gaye) and “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” (The Temptations).
Right behind “Let It Be”: “ABC” (Jackson 5) and “Instant Karma (We All Shine On)” (John Ono Lennon).
Bridge over Troubled Water is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1970
- In space
- Apollo 13 launches
the 1960s
1969
Right behind “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)”: “You've Made Me So Very Happy” (Blood, Sweat & Tears) and “Dizzy” (Tommy Roe).
Right behind “Honey”: “Young Girl” (The Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett) and “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay” (Otis Redding).
Right behind “Somethin' Stupid”: “Happy Together” (The Turtles) and “This Is My Song” (Petula Clark).
1966
Right behind “(You're My) Soul And Inspiration”: “Daydream” (The Lovin' Spoonful) and “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” (Cher).
Right behind “I'm Telling You Now”: “Stop! In The Name Of Love” (The Supremes) and “Game Of Love” (Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders).
Right behind “Can't Buy Me Love”: “Twist And Shout” (The Beatles) and “Suspicion” (Terry Stafford).
Right behind “He's So Fine”: “Can't Get Used To Losing You” (Andy Williams) and “South Street” (The Orlons).
1962
Right behind “Johnny Angel”: “Good Luck Charm” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “Slow Twistin'” (Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp)).
1961
Right behind “Blue Moon”: “Runaway” (Del Shannon) and “Mother-In-Law” (Ernie K-Doe).
more from 1961
- In sports
- 1961 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics
Right behind “The Theme From "A Summer Place"”: “Puppy Love” (Paul Anka) and “He'll Have To Go” (Jim Reeves).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Come Softly To Me”: “Venus” (Frankie Avalon) and “Pink Shoe Laces” (Dodie Stevens).
Sources
Songs and albums are the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 for the week; films are the weekend box office leader; shows are Netflix’s weekly Top 10; “most read” is the page everyone turned to on Wikipedia that day. Song links search YouTube; films and shows link to IMDb.
- Weekly charts: the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200, as archived in Wikipedia’s number-one lists.
- Weekend box office: Box Office Mojo, via Wikipedia’s number-one film lists.
- Streaming: the official Netflix Top 10.
- News stories: the Wikimedia Pageviews API.
- Game release dates: Wikidata.
- Album artwork and album links: Apple Music.
- News photos: freely licensed images from Wikimedia Commons; each links to its file page and credits.
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