April 24
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent April 24, and then every April 24 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
1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre, Student-led demonstrations in China
Your April 24
On April 24, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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every other April 24, 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 “Kill Bill”: “Last Night” (Morgan Wallen) and “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus).
2022
Right behind “As It Was”: “First Class” (Jack Harlow) and “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals).
Call Me If You Get Lost is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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
- Mortal Kombat, 2021 film by Simon McQuoid
Right behind “Blinding Lights”: “Toosie Slide” (Drake) and “The Box” (Roddy Ricch).
After Hours is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
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
- God of Thunder, 1993 video game
Right behind “Nice For What”: “God's Plan” (Drake) and “Meant To Be” (Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line).
Rearview Town is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- New games
- Frostpunk · The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve
Right behind “Shape Of You”: “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars) and “Humble.” (Kendrick Lamar).
Memories...Do Not Open is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- New games
- Outlast 2 · Sniper Ghost Warrior 3
the 2010s
Right behind “Work”: “Panda” (Desiigner) and “7 Years” (Lukas Graham).
Cleopatra is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- Most read on Wikipedia
Prince, American musician and songwriter (1958–2016)died April 21
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.
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
- New games
- Rayman Legends · Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment · Bejeweled Blitz
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
- Pokémon Rumble U · Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
Right behind “Somebody That I Used To Know”: “We Are Young” (fun. Featuring Janelle Monae) and “Glad You Came” (The Wanted).
Tuskegee is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- The Walking Dead · Prototype 2 · Risen 2: Dark Waters
Right behind “S&M”: “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West) 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).
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
- Pikmin 2 · Little King's Story · MotoGP '08
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
- Mario Kart Wii · The World Ends with You · Valkyria Chronicles
Right behind “Give It To Me”: “Don't Matter” (Akon) and “Girlfriend” (Avril Lavigne).
Now 24 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- The Lord of the Rings Online · Kirby's Dream Course · Bionicle Heroes
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
- 2006 FIFA World Cup
Right behind “Candy Shop”: “Hate It Or Love It” (The Game Featuring 50 Cent) and “Hollaback Girl” (Gwen Stefani).
The Emancipation of Mimi is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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 “Thank You” (Dido).
Now That's What I Call Music! 6 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2001
- New games
- Cossacks: European Wars
Right behind “Maria Maria”: “Breathe” (Faith Hill) and “He Wasn't Man Enough” (Toni Braxton).
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.
more from 1998
- New games
- Mega Man & Bass
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 “Freak Like Me” (Adina Howard).
Right behind “Bump N' Grind”: “The Sign” (Ace Of Base) and “The Most Beautiful Girl In The World” (Prince).
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).
Adrenalize is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1992
- New games
- Aerobiz · WWF Super WrestleMania
Right behind “Baby Baby”: “Joyride” (Roxette) and “You're In Love” (Wilson Phillips).
Mariah Carey is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1991
- New games
- Nintendo World Cup
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.
more from 1990
- In space
- Hubble Space Telescope launches
the 1980s
Right behind “Like A Prayer”: “I'll Be There For You” (Bon Jovi) and “Funky Cold Medina” (Tone-Loc).
Right behind “Where Do Broken Hearts Go”: “Wishing Well” (Terence Trent D'Arby) and “Angel” (Aerosmith).
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
- Mighty Bomb Jack
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)”: “Hello” (Lionel Richie) and “Footloose” (Kenny Loggins).
Right behind “Beat It”: “Come On Eileen” (Dexys Midnight Runners) and “Jeopardy” (Greg Kihn Band).
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.
Right behind “Southern Nights”: “Hotel California” (Eagles) and “Don't Leave Me This Way” (Thelma Houston).
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”: “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You” (The Monkees) and “Happy Together” (The Turtles).
More of The Monkees is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1967
- In sports
- 1967 NBA Finals: Philadelphia 76ers
Right behind “Good Lovin'”: “(You're My) Soul And Inspiration” (The Righteous Brothers) and “Monday, Monday” (The Mamas & The Papas).
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).
West Side Story is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1963
- In sports
- 1963 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics
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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