April 2
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent April 2, and then every April 2 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”: “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars) and “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (Shaboozey).
Music is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
Val Kilmer, American actor (1959–2025)died April 1
Your April 2
On April 2, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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every other April 2, back to 1959
Right behind “Like That”: “Type Shit” (Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti) and “Beautiful Things” (Benson Boone).
Right behind “Like Crazy”: “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus) and “Last Night” (Morgan Wallen).
One Thing at a Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
- WrestleMania 39, 2023 WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming event
Right behind “Heat Waves”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Super Gremlin” (Kodak Black).
Right behind “Peaches”: “Up” (Cardi B) and “Leave The Door Open” (Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)).
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 “7 Rings”: “Wow.” (Post Malone) and “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee).
Right behind “God's Plan”: “Meant To Be” (Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line) and “Finesse” (Bruno Mars & Cardi B).
Boarding House Reach is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- New games
- Fortnite Battle Royale
Right behind “Shape Of You”: “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars) and “I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)” (Zayn / Taylor Swift).
the 2010s
Right behind “Work”: “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber) and “7 Years” (Lukas Graham).
Right behind “Uptown Funk!”: “Sugar” (Maroon 5) and “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran).
To Pimp a Butterfly is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Survarium · Rodea the Sky Soldier
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 “Thrift Shop”: “Harlem Shake” (Baauer) and “Suit & Tie” (Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z).
The 20/20 Experience is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Cities in Motion 2 · Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
2012
Right behind “We Are Young”: “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” (Kelly Clarkson) and “Glad You Came” (The Wanted).
The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Born This Way”: “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West) and “S&M” (Rihanna Featuring Britney Spears).
Right behind “Rude Boy”: “Nothin' On You” (B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars) and “Telephone” (Lady Gaga Featuring Beyonce).
Need You Now is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2010
- First aired
- Angel Beats! premieres
- New games
- Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse · Again
the 2000s
Right behind “Right Round”: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” (Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie).
All I Ever Wanted is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 · Castlevania Judgment · WarioWare: Snapped!
Right behind “Bleeding Love”: “Love In This Club” (Usher Featuring Young Jeezy) and “Sexy Can I” (Ray J & Yung Berg).
Welcome to the Dollhouse is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- First aired
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's premieres
Right behind “Don't Matter”: “Glamorous” (Fergie Featuring Ludacris) and “Beautiful Liar” (Beyonce & Shakira).
We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- Star Fox 64
Right behind “Bad Day”: “Temperature” (Sean Paul) and “So Sick” (Ne-Yo).
Right behind “Candy Shop”: “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” (Green Day) and “Obsession (No Es Amor)” (Frankie J Featuring Baby Bash).
Right behind “Yeah!”: “One Call Away” (Chingy Featuring J. Weav) and “Tipsy” (J-Kwon).
Feels Like Home is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2004
- New games
- Ballance
Right behind “In Da Club”: “Ignition” (R. Kelly) and “Miss You” (Aaliyah).
Right behind “Ain't It Funny”: “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti) and “In The End” (Linkin Park).
Right behind “Butterfly”: “All For You” (Janet) and “Angel” (Shaggy Featuring Rayvon).
Right behind “Maria Maria”: “Say My Name” (Destiny's Child) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill).
No Strings Attached is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2000
- First aired
- Digimon Adventure 02 premieres
the 1990s
Right behind “Believe”: “Heartbreak Hotel” (Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price) and “Every Morning” (Sugar Ray).
FanMail is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- Need for Speed: High Stakes
Right behind “All My Life”: “Frozen” (Madonna) and “Nice & Slow” (Usher).
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).
Nine Lives is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1997
- First aired
- Revolutionary Girl Utena premieres
Right behind “Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")”: “Always Be My Baby” (Mariah Carey) and “Nobody Knows” (The Tony Rich Project).
Anthology 2 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1996
- First aired
- The Vision of Escaflowne premieres
Right behind “Take A Bow”: “Candy Rain” (Soul For Real) and “Run Away” (Real McCoy).
Me Against the World is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “The Sign”: “Bump N' Grind” (R. Kelly) and “Without You/Never Forget You” (Mariah Carey).
The Sign is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1994
- New games
- Final Fantasy VI
Right behind “Informer”: “Freak Me” (Silk) and “Nuthin' But A "G" Thang” (Dr. Dre).
The Bodyguard is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1993
- New games
- Aerobiz Supersonic · Super Star Wars
Right behind “Save The Best For Last”: “Tears In Heaven” (Eric Clapton) and “Remember The Time” (Michael Jackson).
1991
Right behind “Coming Out Of The Dark”: “I've Been Thinking About You” (Londonbeat) and “You're In Love” (Wilson Phillips).
Mariah Carey is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1991
- New games
- RoboCop 2
Right behind “Love Will Lead You Back”: “I'll Be Your Everything” (Tommy Page) and “All Around The World” (Lisa Stansfield).
the 1980s
Right behind “The Look”: “Eternal Flame” (The Bangles) and “Girl You Know It's True” (Milli Vanilli).
Right behind “Man In The Mirror”: “Endless Summer Nights” (Richard Marx) and “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” (Billy Ocean).
Right behind “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now”: “Lean On Me” (Club Nouveau) and “Tonight, Tonight, Tonight” (Genesis).
Right behind “Rock Me Amadeus”: “R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock)” (John Mellencamp) and “Kiss” (Prince And The Revolution).
Right behind “One More Night”: “We Are The World” (USA For Africa) and “Material Girl” (Madonna).
Right behind “Footloose”: “Somebody's Watching Me” (Rockwell) and “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)” (Phil Collins).
Right behind “Billie Jean”: “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” (Culture Club) and “Hungry Like The Wolf” (Duran Duran).
Right behind “I Love Rock 'N Roll”: “Open Arms” (Journey) and “We Got The Beat” (Go-Go's).
Right behind “Rapture”: “Woman” (John Lennon) and “The Best Of Times” (Styx).
Right behind “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)”: “Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me, Girl” (The Spinners) and “Call Me” (Blondie).
the 1970s
Right behind “I Will Survive”: “What A Fool Believes” (The Doobie Brothers) and “Tragedy” (Bee Gees).
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 “Rich Girl”: “Dancing Queen” (ABBA) and “Don't Give Up On Us” (David Soul).
Right behind “Disco Lady”: “Dream Weaver” (Gary Wright) and “Lonely Night (angel Face)” (Captain & Tennille).
Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Lovin' You”: “Philadelphia Freedom” (The Elton John Band) and “No No Song/snookeroo” (Ringo Starr).
Right behind “Hooked On A Feeling”: “Bennie And The Jets” (Elton John) and “Sunshine On My Shoulders” (John Denver).
John Denver's Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1974
- Award night
- 46th Academy Awards: The Sting wins Best Picture
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 “Killing Me Softly With His Song” (Roberta Flack).
Lady Sings the Blues is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “A Horse With No Name”: “Heart Of Gold” (Neil Young) and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” (Roberta Flack).
Right behind “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)”: “Me And Bobby McGee” (Janis Joplin) and “For All We Know” (Carpenters).
1970
Right behind “Bridge Over Troubled Water”: “Let It Be” (The Beatles) and “Instant Karma (We All Shine On)” (John Ono Lennon).
Bridge over Troubled Water is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1960s
Right behind “Dizzy”: “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)” (The 5th Dimension) and “Time Of The Season” (The Zombies).
Right behind “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay”: “Young Girl” (The Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett) and “Valleri” (The Monkees).
Right behind “Happy Together”: “Dedicated To The One I Love” (The Mamas & The Papas) and “Somethin' Stupid” (Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra).
1966
Right behind “The Ballad Of The Green Berets”: “19th Nervous Breakdown” (The Rolling Stones) and “(You're My) Soul And Inspiration” (The Righteous Brothers).
Ballads of the Green Berets is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Stop! In The Name Of Love”: “Can't You Hear My Heartbeat” (Herman's Hermits) and “I'm Telling You Now” (Freddie And The Dreamers).
Right behind “Can't Buy Me Love”: “Twist And Shout” (The Beatles) and “She Loves You” (The Beatles).
Right behind “He's So Fine”: “Our Day Will Come” (Ruby And The Romantics) and “The End Of The World” (Skeeter Davis).
1962
Right behind “Johnny Angel”: “Don't Break The Heart That Loves You” (Connie Francis) and “Good Luck Charm” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires).
1961
Right behind “Blue Moon”: “Apache” (Jorgen Ingmann & His Guitar) and “Surrender” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires).
Right behind “The Theme From "A Summer Place"”: “Puppy Love” (Paul Anka) and “Wild One” (Bobby Rydell).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Venus”: “Come Softly To Me” (The Fleetwoods) and “It's Just A Matter Of Time” (Brook Benton).
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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