April 7
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent April 7, and then every April 7 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).
Your April 7
On April 7, 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 7, back to 1959
Right behind “Like That”: “Texas Hold 'Em” (Beyonce) and “Beautiful Things” (Benson Boone).
Cowboy Carter is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
- WrestleMania XL, 2024 WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming event
Right behind “Like Crazy”: “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus) and “Last Night” (Morgan Wallen).
2022
Right behind “Heat Waves”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Big Energy” (Latto).
Right behind “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”: “Peaches” (Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon) and “Leave The Door Open” (Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)).
SoulFly is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- New games
- Pac-Man 99
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
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee) and “7 Rings” (Ariana Grande).
When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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.
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
- New games
- Lego City Undercover
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.
more from 2016
- Most read on Wikipedia
- The Adventures of Tintin, Series of 24 comic albums by Hergé
- New games
- Kingdom Hearts χ
Right behind “Uptown Funk!”: “Sugar” (Maroon 5) and “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran).
To Pimp a Butterfly is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Dark Souls II · Etrian Mystery Dungeon
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
- New games
- Phantasy Star Online 2
Right behind “Thrift Shop”: “When I Was Your Man” (Bruno Mars) and “Suit & Tie” (Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z).
The 20/20 Experience is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- First aired
- Attack on Titan premieres
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.
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 “Hey, Soul Sister” (Train).
the 2000s
Right behind “Poker Face”: “Right Round” (Flo Rida) and “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” (Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie).
Now 30 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
Right behind “Touch My Body”: “Love In This Club” (Usher Featuring Young Jeezy) and “4 Minutes” (Madonna Featuring Justin Timberlake & Timbaland).
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
- Sonic the Hedgehog
Right behind “Bad Day”: “Temperature” (Sean Paul) and “So Sick” (Ne-Yo).
3121 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Tomb Raider: Legend
Right behind “Candy Shop”: “Since U Been Gone” (Kelly Clarkson) and “Hate It Or Love It” (The Game Featuring 50 Cent).
The Massacre is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- Electroplankton
Right behind “Yeah!”: “One Call Away” (Chingy Featuring J. Weav) and “Tipsy” (J-Kwon).
Right behind “In Da Club”: “Ignition” (R. Kelly) and “Get Busy” (Sean Paul).
Right behind “Ain't It Funny”: “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti) and “Foolish” (Ashanti).
A New Day Has Come is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- First aired
- Digimon Frontier premieres
Right behind “Butterfly”: “All For You” (Janet) and “Angel” (Shaggy Featuring Rayvon).
Hot Shot is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2001
- In space
- 2001 Mars Odyssey launches
Right behind “Maria Maria”: “Say My Name” (Destiny's Child) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill).
No Strings Attached is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2000
- New games
- The Sims · Pokémon Stadium
the 1990s
Right behind “No Scrubs”: “Believe” (Cher) and “Every Morning” (Sugar Ray).
…Baby One More Time is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1999
- New games
- Team Fortress Classic
Right behind “All My Life”: “Let's Ride” (Montell Jordan Feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker) and “Frozen” (Madonna).
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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.
more from 1995
- First aired
- Mobile Suit Gundam Wing premieres
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).
Songs of Faith and Devotion is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1993
- New games
- Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf
Right behind “Save The Best For Last”: “Tears In Heaven” (Eric Clapton) and “Masterpiece” (Atlantic Starr).
1991
Right behind “I've Been Thinking About You”: “You're In Love” (Wilson Phillips) and “Hold You Tight” (Tara Kemp).
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 “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” (Aretha Franklin & George Michael).
Licensed to Ill is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1987
- First aired
- Ox Tales premieres
Right behind “Rock Me Amadeus”: “Kiss” (Prince And The Revolution) and “Manic Monday” (The Bangles).
Right behind “We Are The World”: “One More Night” (Phil Collins) and “Crazy For You” (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).
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”: “Rapture” (Blondie) and “The Best Of Times” (Styx).
Right behind “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)”: “Call Me” (Blondie) and “Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me, Girl” (The Spinners).
the 1970s
Right behind “I Will Survive”: “What A Fool Believes” (The Doobie Brothers) and “Tragedy” (Bee Gees).
Minute by Minute is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1979
- First aired
- Mobile Suit Gundam premieres
Right behind “Night Fever”: “Stayin' Alive” (Bee Gees) and “Lay Down Sally” (Eric Clapton).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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).
Frampton Comes Alive! is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Philadelphia Freedom”: “Lovin' You” (Minnie Riperton) and “No No Song/snookeroo” (Ringo Starr).
Right behind “Bennie And The Jets”: “Hooked On A Feeling” (Blue Swede) and “TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)” (MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees).
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)”: “What's Going On” (Marvin Gaye) and “Joy To The World” (Three Dog Night).
Right behind “Let It Be”: “ABC” (Jackson 5) and “Instant Karma (We All Shine On)” (John Ono Lennon).
Bridge over Troubled Water is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1970
- Award night
- 42nd Academy Awards: Midnight Cowboy wins Best Picture
the 1960s
1969
Right behind “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)”: “You've Made Me So Very Happy” (Blood, Sweat & Tears) and “Dizzy” (Tommy Roe).
Right behind “Honey”: “Young Girl” (The Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett) and “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay” (Otis Redding).
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 “I'm Telling You Now”: “Stop! In The Name Of Love” (The Supremes) and “Can't You Hear My Heartbeat” (Herman's Hermits).
Right behind “Can't Buy Me Love”: “Twist And Shout” (The Beatles) and “Suspicion” (Terry Stafford).
Right behind “He's So Fine”: “Can't Get Used To Losing You” (Andy Williams) and “South Street” (The Orlons).
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 “Dedicated To The One I Love” (The Shirelles).
Right behind “The Theme From "A Summer Place"”: “Puppy Love” (Paul Anka) and “He'll Have To Go” (Jim Reeves).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Come Softly To Me”: “Venus” (Frankie Avalon) and “Pink Shoe Laces” (Dodie Stevens).
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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