April 27
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent April 27, and then every April 27 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 “Ordinary” (Alex Warren).
Your April 27
On April 27, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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- Dear Diary
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every other April 27, 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
- Most read on Wikipedia
- 2024 NFL draft, 89th annual meeting of NFL franchises to select newly eligible players
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
Jerry Springer, American TV personality and politician (1944–2023)died April 27- New games
- Live A Live
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
- New games
- Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt
Right behind “Rapstar”: “Leave The Door Open” (Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)) and “Peaches” (Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon).
Right behind “Blinding Lights”: “Toosie Slide” (Drake) and “The Box” (Roddy Ricch).
Blame It on Baby is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
Tasuku Honjo, Japanese immunologist and Nobel laureate (born 1942)- New games
- Disco Elysium
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.
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
- Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
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
- Most read on Wikipedia
Vinod Khanna, Indian film actor, director and politician (1946-2017)died April 27- New games
- De Blob · Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III
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
Muzdalifah, City in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
2015
Right behind “See You Again”: “Uptown Funk!” (Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars) and “Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)” (The Weeknd).
Handwritten is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Kerbal Space Program
Right behind “Happy”: “All Of Me” (John Legend) and “Talk Dirty” (Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz).
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
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
- Zuma
Right behind “S&M”: “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West) and “Just Can't Get Enough” (The Black Eyed Peas).
Wasting Light is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
- New games
- Order & Chaos Online
Right behind “Nothin' On You”: “Rude Boy” (Rihanna) and “Hey, Soul Sister” (Train).
My World 2.0 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2010
the 2000s
Right behind “Boom Boom Pow”: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Right Round” (Flo Rida).
Hannah Montana: The Movie is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- CSI: NY
Right behind “Lollipop”: “Bleeding Love” (Leona Lewis) and “No Air” (Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown).
E=MC² is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Mario Kart Wii
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 Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion · Burnout Dominator · Dawn of Magic
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 · Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon
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 “Burn” (Usher).
Confessions is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2004
- New games
- City of Heroes
Right behind “In Da Club”: “Get Busy” (Sean Paul) and “Ignition” (R. Kelly).
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
- Skies of Arcadia · Virtual Kasparov
Right behind “Maria Maria”: “Breathe” (Faith Hill) and “He Wasn't Man Enough” (Toni Braxton).
No Strings Attached is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2000
the 1990s
Right behind “No Scrubs”: “Kiss Me” (Sixpence None The Richer) and “Believe” (Cher).
I Am… is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- Super Smash Bros.
Right behind “Too Close”: “You're Still The One” (Shania Twain) 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 “Hypnotize”: “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down” (Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase)) and “Foolish Games/You Were Meant For Me” (Jewel).
Life After Death is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1997
- New games
- Star Fox 64
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).
The Lion King is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1995
- New games
- Illusion of Gaia
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).
Adrenalize is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1992
- New games
- Kirby's Dream Land
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.
more from 1990
- New games
- Final Fantasy III · Castlevania II: Simon's Quest · Star Force
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 Just) Died In Your Arms”: “Looking For A New Love” (Jody Watley) and “Don't Dream It's Over” (Crowded House).
Right behind “Addicted To Love”: “West End Girls” (Pet Shop Boys) and “Kiss” (Prince And The Revolution).
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 “Morning Train (Nine To Five)”: “Just The Two Of Us” (Grover Washington, Jr. With Bill Withers) and “Being With You” (Smokey Robinson).
1980
Right behind “Call Me”: “Ride Like The Wind” (Christopher Cross) and “Lost In Love” (Air Supply).
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).
Right behind “He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)”: “(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” (B.J. Thomas) and “Before The Next Teardrop Falls” (Freddy Fender).
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)”: “It's Your Thing” (The Isley Brothers) and “Hair” (The Cowsills).
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).
Right behind “Can't Buy Me Love”: “Hello, Dolly!” (Louis Armstrong And The All Stars) and “Do You Want To Know A Secret” (The Beatles).
The Beatles' Second Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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 “Sixteen Reasons” (Connie Stevens).
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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