April 21
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent April 21, and then every April 21 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 “Nokia” (Drake).
More Chaos is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announces that Pope Francis has died early on Easter Monday, at the age of 88. (Euronews)
Your April 21
On April 21, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
Do you remember your day?
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- Dear Diary
In the App Store since 2011
I look forward to checking every morning what I got up to last week, month, year. Simple to use and a lovely concept — I only wish I’d discovered it earlier.
every other April 21, back to 1959
Right behind “Too Sweet”: “Like That” (Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar) and “Beautiful Things” (Benson Boone).
We Still Don't Trust You is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Last Night”: “Search & Rescue” (Drake) and “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus).
One Thing at a Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- New games
- Dead Island 2
Right behind “First Class”: “As It Was” (Harry Styles) and “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals).
7220 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2022
- New games
- Teardown · Chernobylite
Right behind “Rapstar”: “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” (Lil Nas X) and “Leave The Door Open” (Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)).
Fearless (Taylor's Version) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Derek Chauvin, American murderer and former police officer (born 1976)
Right behind “Blinding Lights”: “Toosie Slide” (Drake) and “The Box” (Roddy Ricch).
After Hours is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
Kim Jong-un, Supreme leader of North Korea since 2011- New games
- Stranded Deep
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “Wow.” (Post Malone) and “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee).
Map of the Soul: Persona is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
Sri Lanka, Country in South AsiaA series of explosions at churches and hotels in four cities in Sri Lanka, including the nation's commercial capital and largest city Colombo, kills at least 359 people and…
Right behind “Nice For What”: “God's Plan” (Drake) and “Meant To Be” (Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line).
Right behind “Shape Of You”: “Humble.” (Kendrick Lamar) and “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars).
More Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- New games
- Cities: Skylines
the 2010s
Right behind “Work”: “7 Years” (Lukas Graham) and “No” (Meghan Trainor).
The Life of Pablo is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- Most read on Wikipedia
Prince, American musician and songwriter (1958–2016)Musician Prince dies at his home at Paisley Park in the Minneapolis suburb of Chanhassen, Minnesota.- New games
- Star Fox Zero · Battlefleet Gothic: Armada · Star Fox Guard
2015
Right behind “See You Again”: “Uptown Funk!” (Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars) and “Sugar” (Maroon 5).
Furious 7: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 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.
Right behind “Just Give Me A Reason”: “Thrift Shop” (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz) and “When I Was Your Man” (Bruno Mars).
Paramore is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins
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.
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
Right behind “Rude Boy”: “Nothin' On You” (B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars) and “Hey, Soul Sister” (Train).
My World 2.0 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2010
- New games
- Fruit Ninja
the 2000s
Right behind “Boom Boom Pow”: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Right Round” (Flo Rida).
Unstoppable is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Zeno Clash
Right behind “Bleeding Love”: “Lollipop” (Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major) and “No Air” (Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown).
Right behind “Give It To Me”: “Don't Matter” (Akon) and “The Sweet Escape” (Gwen Stefani Featuring Akon).
Right behind “Bad Day”: “Temperature” (Sean Paul) and “What You Know” (T.I.).
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
- Nintendogs · Haunting Ground · Mega Man Zero 4
Right behind “Yeah!”: “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy) and “Tipsy” (J-Kwon).
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.
more from 2001
- New games
- Tropico
Right behind “Maria Maria”: “Breathe” (Faith Hill) and “Say My Name” (Destiny's Child).
No Strings Attached is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2000
- New games
- MediEvil 2
the 1990s
Right behind “No Scrubs”: “Believe” (Cher) and “Every Morning” (Sugar Ray).
Right behind “Too Close”: “All My Life” (K-Ci & JoJo) and “Let's Ride” (Montell Jordan Feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker).
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down”: “Hypnotize” (The Notorious B.I.G.) and “Foolish Games/You Were Meant For Me” (Jewel).
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).
Right behind “Informer”: “Freak Me” (Silk) and “Nuthin' But A "G" Thang” (Dr. Dre).
Right behind “Jump”: “Save The Best For Last” (Vanessa Williams) and “Tears In Heaven” (Eric Clapton).
Right behind “Baby Baby”: “Joyride” (Roxette) and “You're In Love” (Wilson Phillips).
Right behind “Nothing Compares 2 U”: “Don't Wanna Fall In Love” (Jane Child) and “All Around The World” (Lisa Stansfield).
Nick of Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1990
- New games
- Phantasy Star III
the 1980s
Right behind “Like A Prayer”: “She Drives Me Crazy” (Fine Young Cannibals) and “The Look” (Roxette).
Like a Prayer is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1989
- New games
- Super Mario Land · Alleyway
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)”: “Don't Dream It's Over” (Crowded House) and “Sign 'O' The Times” (Prince).
Right behind “Kiss”: “Addicted To Love” (Robert Palmer) and “West End Girls” (Pet Shop Boys).
5150 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1986
- New games
- Wonder Boy
Right behind “We Are The World”: “Crazy For You” (Madonna) and “Rhythm Of The Night” (Debarge).
1984
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”: “Morning Train (Nine To Five)” (Sheena Easton) and “Being With You” (Smokey Robinson).
Right behind “Call Me”: “Ride Like The Wind” (Christopher Cross) and “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)” (Pink Floyd).
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).
Wings at the Speed of Sound is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1975
Right behind “(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song”: “Philadelphia Freedom” (The Elton John Band) and “He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)” (Tony Orlando & Dawn).
1974
Right behind “TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)”: “Bennie And The Jets” (Elton John) and “Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me” (Gladys Knight And The Pips).
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 “Put Your Hand In The Hand” (Ocean).
Right behind “ABC”: “Let It Be” (The Beatles) 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”: “Cry Like A Baby” (The Box Tops) and “Young Girl” (The Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett).
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 “Game Of Love”: “Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter” (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 “Do You Want To Know A Secret” (The Beatles).
Right behind “I Will Follow Him”: “Can't Get Used To Losing You” (Andy Williams) and “He's So Fine” (The Chiffons).
Right behind “Good Luck Charm”: “Johnny Angel” (Shelley Fabares) and “Mashed Potato Time” (Dee Dee Sharp).
1961
Right behind “Runaway”: “Blue Moon” (The Marcels) and “Mother-In-Law” (Ernie K-Doe).
Right behind “Stuck On You”: “Greenfields” (The Brothers Four) and “Sink The Bismark” (Johnny Horton).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Come Softly To Me”: “(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such As I” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “Venus” (Frankie Avalon).
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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