April 8
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent April 8, and then every April 8 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).
Eternal Sunshine is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
Dire wolf, Extinct species of canine mammal- New games
- Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing · South of Midnight
Your April 8
On April 8, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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- Apps for Writers
- Dear Diary
In the App Store since 2011
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every other April 8, 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
Solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, Total eclipse over North America
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
- Enlisted
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 CongressSenator Bernie Sanders suspends his presidential campaign, leaving former Vice President Joe Biden as the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party for President in the…
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.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
- WrestleMania 35, 2019 WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming event
Right behind “God's Plan”: “Meant To Be” (Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line) and “Psycho” (Post Malone Featuring Ty Dolla $ign).
My Dear Melancholy, is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- Most read on Wikipedia
Patrick Reed, American professional golfer (born 1990)In golf, American Patrick Reed wins the 2018 Masters Tournament held in Augusta, Georgia.
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).
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
- First aired
- Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress premieres
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
- Pokémon Rumble World
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
- Titanfall · Lego The Hobbit
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.
Right behind “We Are Young”: “Boyfriend” (Justin Bieber) and “Somebody That I Used To Know” (Gotye Featuring Kimbra).
Right behind “E.T.”: “S&M” (Rihanna Featuring Britney Spears) and “F**k You! (Forget You)” (CeeLo Green).
F.A.M.E. is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
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
- New games
- Mafia Wars
Right behind “Touch My Body”: “Love In This Club” (Usher Featuring Young Jeezy) and “4 Minutes” (Madonna Featuring Justin Timberlake & Timbaland).
Day26 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Assassin's Creed
Right behind “Don't Matter”: “The Sweet Escape” (Gwen Stefani Featuring Akon) and “This Is Why I'm Hot” (Mims).
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).
Confessions is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2004
- New games
- XIII · Metroid: Zero Mission · Jet Li: Rise to Honor
Right behind “In Da Club”: “Ignition” (R. Kelly) and “Get Busy” (Sean Paul).
Meteora is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
- New games
- Tropico 2: Pirate Cove · Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride
Right behind “Ain't It Funny”: “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti) and “Foolish” (Ashanti).
Right behind “All For You”: “Survivor” (Destiny's Child) and “Angel” (Shaggy Featuring Rayvon).
Until the End of Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2001
- New games
- Dr. Mario 64
Right behind “Maria Maria”: “Say My Name” (Destiny's Child) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill).
the 1990s
Right behind “No Scrubs”: “Believe” (Cher) and “Every Morning” (Sugar Ray).
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.
Right behind “Bump N' Grind”: “The Sign” (Ace Of Base) and “Without You/Never Forget You” (Mariah Carey).
Far Beyond Driven is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1994
- New games
- NHL '94
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.
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 “I'll Be Your Everything”: “Don't Wanna Fall In Love” (Jane Child) and “All Around The World” (Lisa Stansfield).
Nick of Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1990
- First aired
- Twin Peaks premieres
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).
Dirty Dancing is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1988
- New games
- Double Dragon · Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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).
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”: “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)” (Phil Collins) and “Somebody's Watching Me” (Rockwell).
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 “What A Fool Believes”: “I Will Survive” (Gloria Gaynor) and “Knock On Wood” (Amii Stewart).
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).
Physical Graffiti is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1975
- Award night
- 47th Academy Awards: The Godfather Part II wins Best Picture
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 “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree” (Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando).
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.
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).
Songs I Sing on is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1963
- Award night
- 35th Academy Awards: Lawrence of Arabia wins Best Picture
1962
Right behind “Johnny Angel”: “Good Luck Charm” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “Slow Twistin'” (Chubby Checker (with Dee Dee Sharp)).
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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