April 25
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent April 25, and then every April 25 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
- 2025 NFL draft, 2025 American football draft
Your April 25
On April 25, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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every other April 25, 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.
more from 2024
- New games
- Honkai Impact 3rd
Right behind “Kill Bill”: “Last Night” (Morgan Wallen) and “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus).
One Thing at a Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
Harry Belafonte, American singer and actor (1927–2023)died April 25
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.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Amber Heard
Right behind “Rapstar”: “Leave The Door Open” (Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)) and “Peaches” (Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon).
Slime Language 2 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Mortal Kombat, 2021 film by Simon McQuoid
- Award night
- 93rd Academy Awards: Nomadland wins Best Picture
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
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
- New games
- Imperator: Rome
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
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
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
- Dustforce
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
Right behind “Somebody That I Used To Know”: “We Are Young” (fun. Featuring Janelle Monae) and “Glad You Came” (The Wanted).
Right behind “S&M”: “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West) and “Just Can't Get Enough” (The Black Eyed Peas).
Right behind “Nothin' On You”: “Rude Boy” (Rihanna) and “Hey, Soul Sister” (Train).
the 2000s
Right behind “Boom Boom Pow”: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Right Round” (Flo Rida).
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
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
- LostMagic
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.
more from 2005
- New games
- Area 51
Right behind “Yeah!”: “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy) and “Burn” (Usher).
Right behind “In Da Club”: “Ignition” (R. Kelly) and “Get Busy” (Sean Paul).
Faceless is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
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
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2 · Disaster Report
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 “He Wasn't Man Enough” (Toni Braxton).
the 1990s
Right behind “No Scrubs”: “Kiss Me” (Sixpence None The Richer) and “Believe” (Cher).
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).
Jagged Little Pill is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1996
- New games
- Breath of Fire II · Toy Story
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 “Freak Me”: “Informer” (Snow) 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).
Mariah Carey is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1991
- New games
- Blaster Master · RoboCop · Gauntlet II
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
- New games
- Parodius
the 1980s
Right behind “Like A Prayer”: “I'll Be There For You” (Bon Jovi) and “Funky Cold Medina” (Tone-Loc).
Like a Prayer is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1989
- New games
- River City Ransom
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
- Gradius
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”: “Chariots Of Fire - Titles” (Vangelis) and “Ebony And Ivory” (Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonder).
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 “Let Your Love Flow”: “Right Back Where We Started From” (Maxine Nightingale) and “Boogie Fever” (The Sylvers).
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”: “Put Your Hand In The Hand” (Ocean) and “Never Can Say Goodbye” (Jackson 5).
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).
Right behind “Good Lovin'”: “(You're My) Soul And Inspiration” (The Righteous Brothers) and “Monday, Monday” (The Mamas & The Papas).
1965
Right behind “Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter”: “Game Of Love” (Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders) and “I Know A Place” (Petula Clark).
Mary Poppins is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1965
- In sports
- 1965 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics
Right behind “Can't Buy Me Love”: “Twist And Shout” (The Beatles) and “Do You Want To Know A Secret” (The Beatles).
Meet the Beatles! is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1964
- In sports
- 1964 Stanley Cup Finals: Detroit Red Wings
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”: “Mother-In-Law” (Ernie K-Doe) and “I've Told Every Little Star” (Linda Scott).
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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