April 28
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent April 28, and then every April 28 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).
SOS is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Indian cricketer (born 2011)
Your April 28
On April 28, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
Do you remember your day?
Most of us don’t, and that’s okay. Little Memory is a little diary for your iPhone. You write one line a day, and on this date in later years it shows you what you wrote. Five years of it looks like this:
It’s free to download, and writing today’s line takes about fifteen seconds.
- iTunes Staff Favorites
- Apps for Writers
- 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 28, back to 1959
Right behind “Fortnight”: “Down Bad” (Taylor Swift) and “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” (Taylor Swift).
The Tortured Poets Department is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor · Fran Bow
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
- Dorfromantik
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
- Gears Tactics · SnowRunner · Daymare: 1998
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “Wow.” (Post Malone) and “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee).
When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? is also on Spotify, YouTube.
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
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Avengers: Infinity War, 2018 Marvel Studios film
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
- Little Nightmares · Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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
- Hertha Marks Ayrton
- New games
- Total War: Warhammer · Kirby: Planet Robobot · Island
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
- Agar.io · Broken Age · Ensemble Stars!
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”: “Can't Hold Us” (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton) and “Thrift Shop” (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz).
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
- StreetPass Mii Plaza · Face Raiders
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
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
- New games
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
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
- Age of Empires III · Velvet Assassin
Right behind “Lollipop”: “Bleeding Love” (Leona Lewis) and “No Air” (Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown).
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
- Launched
- Google Translate
- New games
- Trauma Center: Under the Knife · Guild Wars Factions · 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
- School Days · Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction · Tears to Tiara
Right behind “Yeah!”: “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy) and “Burn” (Usher).
Right behind “In Da Club”: “Get Busy” (Sean Paul) and “Ignition” (R. Kelly).
Thankful is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
- Launched
- iTunes Store
Right behind “Foolish”: “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti) and “U Don't Have To Call” (Usher).
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
- Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
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
- New games
- UEFA Euro 2000
the 1990s
Right behind “No Scrubs”: “Kiss Me” (Sixpence None The Richer) and “Believe” (Cher).
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).
Right behind “Always Be My Baby”: “Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")” (Celine Dion) 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
- Tails' Skypatrol · Jumping Flash! · Super Bomberman 3
Right behind “Bump N' Grind”: “The Sign” (Ace Of Base) and “The Most Beautiful Girl In The World” (Prince).
The Division Bell is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1994
- New games
- Yoshi's Cookie · Super Bomberman 2
Right behind “Freak Me”: “Informer” (Snow) and “Nuthin' But A "G" Thang” (Dr. Dre).
The Bodyguard is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1993
- New games
- Super Bomberman
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
- Baseball Stars 2
Right behind “Baby Baby”: “Joyride” (Roxette) and “I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)” (Hi-Five).
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”: “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
- Super Mario Bros. 2
Right behind “Where Do Broken Hearts Go”: “Wishing Well” (Terence Trent D'Arby) and “Angel” (Aerosmith).
Dirty Dancing is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1988
- New games
- Parodius · Tecmo Cup Soccer Game
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).
Right behind “The Loco-Motion”: “TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)” (MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees) and “Bennie And The Jets” (Elton John).
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).
Going Places is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1966
- In sports
- 1966 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics
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.
1963
Right behind “I Will Follow Him”: “Can't Get Used To Losing You” (Andy Williams) and “Puff (The Magic Dragon)” (Peter, Paul & Mary).
Days of Wine and Roses and Other TV Requests is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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”: “The Happy Organ” (Dave "Baby" Cortez) and “Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)” (The Impalas).
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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