April 17
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent April 17, and then every April 17 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
Right behind “Luther”: “Nokia” (Drake) and “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars).
Music is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2025
- New games
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Your April 17
On April 17, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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every other April 17, back to 1959
Right behind “Like That”: “Too Sweet” (Hozier) and “Beautiful Things” (Benson Boone).
Cowboy Carter is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- New games
- The Exit 8
Right behind “Last Night”: “Search & Rescue” (Drake) and “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus).
Right behind “First Class”: “As It Was” (Harry Styles) and “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals).
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
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Right behind “Toosie Slide”: “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd) and “The Box” (Roddy Ricch).
After Hours is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- New games
- Princess Connect! Re:Dive
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee) and “Wow.” (Post Malone).
Free Spirit is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
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Right behind “Nice For What”: “God's Plan” (Drake) and “Meant To Be” (Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line).
Invasion of Privacy is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- New games
- Poly Bridge
Right behind “Shape Of You”: “Humble.” (Kendrick Lamar) and “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars).
the 2010s
Right behind “Work”: “7 Years” (Lukas Graham) and “No” (Meghan Trainor).
2015
Right behind “Uptown Funk!”: “Sugar” (Maroon 5) and “Love Me Like You Do” (Ellie Goulding).
The Album About Nothing is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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.
more from 2014
Right behind “When I Was Your Man”: “Thrift Shop” (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz) and “Just Give Me A Reason” (P!nk Featuring Nate Ruess).
The 20/20 Experience is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Excitebike · Injustice: Gods Among Us · Tyrian
2012
Right behind “We Are Young”: “Somebody That I Used To Know” (Gotye Featuring Kimbra) and “Glad You Came” (The Wanted).
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Forge of Empires · The House of the Dead 4
Right behind “E.T.”: “S&M” (Rihanna Featuring Britney Spears) and “Just Can't Get Enough” (The Black Eyed Peas).
21 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2011
- First aired
- Game of Thrones premieres
Right behind “Rude Boy”: “Nothin' On You” (B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars) and “Hey, Soul Sister” (Train).
the 2000s
Right behind “Boom Boom Pow”: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Right Round” (Flo Rida).
Defying Gravity is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Dementium: The Ward
Right behind “Touch My Body”: “Bleeding Love” (Leona Lewis) and “4 Minutes” (Madonna Featuring Justin Timberlake & Timbaland).
Troubadour is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 · UEFA Euro 2008 · The Void
Right behind “Give It To Me”: “Don't Matter” (Akon) and “The Sweet Escape” (Gwen Stefani Featuring Akon).
Now 24 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- Star Fox 64
Right behind “Bad Day”: “Temperature” (Sean Paul) and “What You Know” (T.I.).
Me and My Gang is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
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
- Democracy
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 “Foolish”: “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti) and “Ain't It Funny” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule).
Right behind “All For You”: “Survivor” (Destiny's Child) and “Angel” (Shaggy Featuring Rayvon).
Now That's What I Call Music! 6 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Maria Maria”: “Breathe” (Faith Hill) and “Say My Name” (Destiny's Child).
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 “Too Close” (Next).
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down”: “Foolish Games/You Were Meant For Me” (Jewel) and “Wannabe” (Spice Girls).
Life After Death is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1997
- New games
- Carmageddon · Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter
Right behind “Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")”: “Always Be My Baby” (Mariah Carey) and “Nobody Knows” (The Tony Rich Project).
Jagged Little Pill is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1996
- New games
- The Settlers II
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).
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 “Jump” (Kris Kross).
Right behind “You're In Love”: “Baby Baby” (Amy Grant) and “I've Been Thinking About You” (Londonbeat).
Right behind “Nothing Compares 2 U”: “Don't Wanna Fall In Love” (Jane Child) and “All Around The World” (Lisa Stansfield).
the 1980s
Right behind “Like A Prayer”: “She Drives Me Crazy” (Fine Young Cannibals) and “The Look” (Roxette).
Right behind “Where Do Broken Hearts Go”: “Devil Inside” (INXS) and “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” (Billy Ocean).
Right behind “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”: “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now” (Starship) and “Don't Dream It's Over” (Crowded House).
Licensed to Ill is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1987
- New games
- Renegade · Rygar · Fist of the North Star
Right behind “Kiss”: “Manic Monday” (The Bangles) and “Addicted To Love” (Robert Palmer).
Whitney Houston is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1986
- New games
- Ninja Kid
Right behind “We Are The World”: “Crazy For You” (Madonna) and “Nightshift” (Commodores).
No Jacket Required is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1985
- New games
- Space Invaders · Championship Lode Runner
Right behind “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)”: “Footloose” (Kenny Loggins) and “Hello” (Lionel Richie).
Right behind “Come On Eileen”: “Beat It” (Michael Jackson) and “Mr. Roboto” (Styx).
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 “Morning Train (Nine To Five)” (Sheena Easton).
Right behind “Call Me”: “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)” (Pink Floyd) and “Ride Like The Wind” (Christopher Cross).
the 1970s
Right behind “Knock On Wood”: “I Will Survive” (Gloria Gaynor) and “Heart Of Glass” (Blondie).
Right behind “Night Fever”: “If I Can't Have You” (Yvonne Elliman) and “Can't Smile Without You” (Barry Manilow).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1977
Right behind “Don't Leave Me This Way”: “Southern Nights” (Glen Campbell) and “Hotel California” (Eagles).
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”: “(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” (B.J. Thomas) and “Lovin' You” (Minnie Riperton).
1974
Right behind “TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)”: “Bennie And The Jets” (Elton John) and “Hooked On A Feeling” (Blue Swede).
1973
Right behind “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree”: “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia” (Vicki Lawrence) and “Sing” (Carpenters).
Billion Dollar Babies is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”: “Rockin' Robin” (Michael Jackson) 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 “Spirit In The Sky” (Norman Greenbaum).
Bridge over Troubled Water is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1960s
1969
Right behind “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)”: “You've Made Me So Very Happy” (Blood, Sweat & Tears) and “It's Your Thing” (The Isley Brothers).
Right behind “Honey”: “Young Girl” (The Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett) and “Cry Like A Baby” (The Box Tops).
Right behind “Somethin' Stupid”: “Happy Together” (The Turtles) and “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You” (The Monkees).
1966
Right behind “(You're My) Soul And Inspiration”: “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” (Cher) and “Secret Agent Man” (Johnny Rivers).
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 “I Will Follow Him” (Little Peggy March).
Right behind “Good Luck Charm”: “Johnny Angel” (Shelley Fabares) and “Mashed Potato Time” (Dee Dee Sharp).
1961
Right behind “Blue Moon”: “Runaway” (Del Shannon) and “Mother-In-Law” (Ernie K-Doe).
more from 1961
- Award night
- 33rd Academy Awards: The Apartment wins Best Picture
Right behind “The Theme From "A Summer Place"”: “Greenfields” (The Brothers Four) and “Puppy Love” (Paul Anka).
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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