April 22
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent April 22, and then every April 22 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 2025died April 21
Your April 22
On April 22, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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every other April 22, 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).
Right behind “First Class”: “As It Was” (Harry Styles) and “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals).
7220 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Amber Heard
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
- New games
- Shantae
Right behind “Blinding Lights”: “Toosie Slide” (Drake) and “The Box” (Roddy Ricch).
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
Maisie Williams, British actress (born 1997)
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).
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)The Carver County, Minnesota Sheriff's office conducts an autopsy on Prince to determine cause of death.- New games
- Star Fox Zero · 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).
Right behind “Somebody That I Used To Know”: “We Are Young” (fun. Featuring Janelle Monae) and “Glad You Came” (The Wanted).
Right behind “E.T.”: “S&M” (Rihanna Featuring Britney Spears) and “Just Can't Get Enough” (The Black Eyed Peas).
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
- Silent Hill: Shattered Memories · Nier · The Settlers IV
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
- Little King's Story · Guild Wars Nightfall
Right behind “Bleeding Love”: “Lollipop” (Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major) and “No Air” (Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown).
Spirit is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- The World Ends with You · Castlevania: Rondo of Blood · Magnetica
Right behind “Give It To Me”: “Don't Matter” (Akon) and “Girlfriend” (Avril Lavigne).
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
- 24: The Game
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
- Jade Empire · Delta Force: Xtreme
Right behind “Yeah!”: “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy) and “Tipsy” (J-Kwon).
Confessions is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2004
- New games
- Mario Golf: Advance Tour · Samurai Shodown V Special
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).
Ashanti is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- 2002 FIFA World Cup
Right behind “All For You”: “Survivor” (Destiny's Child) and “Thank You” (Dido).
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).
No Strings Attached is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2000
- New games
- Midtown Madness 2
the 1990s
Right behind “No Scrubs”: “Believe” (Cher) and “Every Morning” (Sugar Ray).
I Am… is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- Omega Boost
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).
The Bodyguard is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1993
- New games
- Prince of Persia · Mad Dog McCree · The Punisher
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 “I Wanna Be Rich” (Calloway).
I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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).
Dirty Dancing is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1988
- New games
- Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa
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).
Right behind “We Are The World”: “Crazy For You” (Madonna) and “Rhythm Of The Night” (Debarge).
We Are the World is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1985
- New games
- Yie Ar Kung-Fu · Antarctic Adventure
1984
Right behind “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)”: “Hello” (Lionel Richie) and “Footloose” (Kenny Loggins).
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 “Heart Of Glass”: “Reunited” (Peaches & Herb) and “Knock On Wood” (Amii Stewart).
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 Cisco Kid” (War) and “Sing” (Carpenters).
The Dark Side of the Moon 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).
more from 1962
- In sports
- 1962 Stanley Cup Finals: Chicago Black Hawks
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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