April 3
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent April 3, and then every April 3 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
2025
Right behind “Luther”: “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars) and “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (Shaboozey).
Music is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
Val Kilmer, American actor (1959–2025)died April 1
Your April 3
On April 3, 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 3, back to 1959
Right behind “Like That”: “Type Shit” (Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti) and “Beautiful Things” (Benson Boone).
Right behind “Like Crazy”: “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus) and “Last Night” (Morgan Wallen).
One Thing at a Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
- WrestleMania 39, 2023 WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming event
Right behind “Heat Waves”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Big Energy” (Latto).
Mainstream Sellout is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2022
- Award night
- 64th Annual Grammy Awards: We Are wins Album of the Year
Right behind “Peaches”: “Up” (Cardi B) and “Leave The Door Open” (Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)).
Right behind “Blinding Lights”: “The Box” (Roddy Ricch) and “Don't Start Now” (Dua Lipa).
After Hours is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
United States Senate, Upper house of the US Congress- New games
- Resident Evil 3 · Resident Evil: Resistance
Right behind “7 Rings”: “Wow.” (Post Malone) and “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee).
Bad Habits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
Nipsey Hussle, American rapper (1985–2019)died March 31
Right behind “God's Plan”: “Meant To Be” (Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line) and “Finesse” (Bruno Mars & Cardi B).
Boarding House Reach is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
Right behind “Shape Of You”: “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars) and “I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)” (Zayn / Taylor Swift).
More Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- Most read on Wikipedia
- WrestleMania 33, 2017 WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming event
the 2010s
Right behind “Work”: “7 Years” (Lukas Graham) and “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber).
This Is What the Truth Feels Like is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Uptown Funk!”: “Sugar” (Maroon 5) and “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran).
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.
more from 2014
Right behind “Thrift Shop”: “Harlem Shake” (Baauer) and “Suit & Tie” (Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z).
The 20/20 Experience is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Injustice: Gods Among Us · BattleBlock Theater · Fire Emblem Gaiden
2012
Right behind “We Are Young”: “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” (Kelly Clarkson) and “Glad You Came” (The Wanted).
The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Kinect Star Wars · Blacklight: Retribution
Right behind “E.T.”: “S&M” (Rihanna Featuring Britney Spears) and “F**k You! (Forget You)” (CeeLo Green).
Right behind “Rude Boy”: “Nothin' On You” (B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars) and “Telephone” (Lady Gaga Featuring Beyonce).
the 2000s
Right behind “Right Round”: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” (Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie).
All I Ever Wanted is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- DSiWare · WarioWare: Snapped!
Right behind “Bleeding Love”: “Love In This Club” (Usher Featuring Young Jeezy) and “Sexy Can I” (Ray J & Yung Berg).
Welcome to the Dollhouse is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Warriors Orochi 2 · Harvest Moon: Magical Melody · Jackass: The Game
Right behind “Don't Matter”: “Glamorous” (Fergie Featuring Ludacris) and “Beautiful Liar” (Beyonce & Shakira).
We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
Right behind “Bad Day”: “Temperature” (Sean Paul) and “So Sick” (Ne-Yo).
Right behind “Candy Shop”: “Since U Been Gone” (Kelly Clarkson) and “Hate It Or Love It” (The Game Featuring 50 Cent).
Right behind “Yeah!”: “One Call Away” (Chingy Featuring J. Weav) and “Tipsy” (J-Kwon).
Right behind “In Da Club”: “Ignition” (R. Kelly) and “Miss You” (Aaliyah).
Get Rich or Die Tryin is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2003
- New games
- Metroid Prime
Right behind “Ain't It Funny”: “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti) and “In The End” (Linkin Park).
Now 9 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- Super Monkey Ball
Right behind “Butterfly”: “All For You” (Janet) and “Angel” (Shaggy Featuring Rayvon).
Right behind “Maria Maria”: “Say My Name” (Destiny's Child) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill).
the 1990s
Right behind “Believe”: “Heartbreak Hotel” (Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price) and “Every Morning” (Sugar Ray).
Right behind “All My Life”: “Frozen” (Madonna) and “Nice & Slow” (Usher).
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1998
- First aired
- Cowboy Bebop premieres
Right behind “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down”: “Wannabe” (Spice Girls) 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 “Take A Bow”: “Candy Rain” (Soul For Real) and “Run Away” (Real McCoy).
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
- Breath of Fire
Right behind “Save The Best For Last”: “Tears In Heaven” (Eric Clapton) and “Remember The Time” (Michael Jackson).
Wayne's World is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1992
- New games
- Ultima VI: The False Prophet
1991
Right behind “Coming Out Of The Dark”: “I've Been Thinking About You” (Londonbeat) and “You're In Love” (Wilson Phillips).
Right behind “Love Will Lead You Back”: “I'll Be Your Everything” (Tommy Page) and “All Around The World” (Lisa Stansfield).
the 1980s
Right behind “The Look”: “Eternal Flame” (The Bangles) and “Girl You Know It's True” (Milli Vanilli).
Right behind “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car”: “Man In The Mirror” (Michael Jackson) and “Out Of The Blue” (Debbie Gibson).
Right behind “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now”: “Lean On Me” (Club Nouveau) and “Tonight, Tonight, Tonight” (Genesis).
Right behind “Rock Me Amadeus”: “R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock)” (John Mellencamp) and “Kiss” (Prince And The Revolution).
Right behind “One More Night”: “We Are The World” (USA For Africa) and “Material Girl” (Madonna).
Right behind “Footloose”: “Somebody's Watching Me” (Rockwell) and “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)” (Phil Collins).
Right behind “Billie Jean”: “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” (Culture Club) and “Hungry Like The Wolf” (Duran Duran).
Thriller is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1983
- First aired
- Mīmu Iro Iro Yume no Tabi premieres
Right behind “I Love Rock 'N Roll”: “Open Arms” (Journey) and “We Got The Beat” (Go-Go's).
Right behind “Rapture”: “Woman” (John Lennon) and “The Best Of Times” (Styx).
Right behind “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)”: “Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me, Girl” (The Spinners) and “Call Me” (Blondie).
the 1970s
Right behind “I Will Survive”: “What A Fool Believes” (The Doobie Brothers) and “Tragedy” (Bee Gees).
Right behind “Night Fever”: “Stayin' Alive” (Bee Gees) and “Lay Down Sally” (Eric Clapton).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1978
- Award night
- 50th Academy Awards: Annie Hall wins Best Picture
Right behind “Dancing Queen”: “Don't Give Up On Us” (David Soul) and “Don't Leave Me This Way” (Thelma Houston).
Right behind “Disco Lady”: “Dream Weaver” (Gary Wright) and “Lonely Night (angel Face)” (Captain & Tennille).
Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Lovin' You”: “Philadelphia Freedom” (The Elton John Band) and “No No Song/snookeroo” (Ringo Starr).
Right behind “Hooked On A Feeling”: “Bennie And The Jets” (Elton John) and “Sunshine On My Shoulders” (John Denver).
John Denver's Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1973
Right behind “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia”: “Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)” (Gladys Knight And The Pips) and “Killing Me Softly With His Song” (Roberta Flack).
Lady Sings the Blues is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “A Horse With No Name”: “Heart Of Gold” (Neil Young) and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” (Roberta Flack).
Right behind “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)”: “Me And Bobby McGee” (Janis Joplin) and “For All We Know” (Carpenters).
1970
Right behind “Bridge Over Troubled Water”: “Let It Be” (The Beatles) and “Instant Karma (We All Shine On)” (John Ono Lennon).
Bridge over Troubled Water is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1960s
Right behind “Dizzy”: “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)” (The 5th Dimension) and “Time Of The Season” (The Zombies).
Right behind “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay”: “Young Girl” (The Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett) and “Valleri” (The Monkees).
Right behind “Happy Together”: “Dedicated To The One I Love” (The Mamas & The Papas) and “Somethin' Stupid” (Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra).
1966
Right behind “(You're My) Soul And Inspiration”: “Daydream” (The Lovin' Spoonful) and “19th Nervous Breakdown” (The Rolling Stones).
Ballads of the Green Berets is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Stop! In The Name Of Love”: “Can't You Hear My Heartbeat” (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 “She Loves You” (The Beatles).
Right behind “He's So Fine”: “Our Day Will Come” (Ruby And The Romantics) and “The End Of The World” (Skeeter Davis).
1962
Right behind “Johnny Angel”: “Don't Break The Heart That Loves You” (Connie Francis) and “Good Luck Charm” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires).
1961
Right behind “Blue Moon”: “Apache” (Jorgen Ingmann & His Guitar) and “Surrender” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires).
Right behind “The Theme From "A Summer Place"”: “Puppy Love” (Paul Anka) and “Wild One” (Bobby Rydell).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Venus”: “Come Softly To Me” (The Fleetwoods) and “It's Just A Matter Of Time” (Brook Benton).
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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