August 11
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent August 11, and then every August 11 back to 1958: the song at #1 that week, the album everyone was playing, and the movie leading the box office.
the most recent one
Right behind “Golden”: “Ordinary” (Alex Warren) and “The Subway” (Chappell Roan).
Your August 11
On August 11, 2025, “Golden” was #1.
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every other August 11, back to 1958
Right behind “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”: “I Had Some Help” (Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen) and “Not Like Us” (Kendrick Lamar).
The Tortured Poets Department is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
- 2024 Summer Olympics, Multi-sport event in Paris, FranceThe United States finish atop the medal table with 40 gold medals and 126 total medals, ahead of China who finished with 40 gold medals and 91 total medals, with silver medals…
Right behind “Last Night”: “Fast Car” (Luke Combs) and “Meltdown” (Travis Scott Featuring Drake).
Right behind “Break My Soul”: “About Damn Time” (Lizzo) and “As It Was” (Harry Styles).
Renaissance is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
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- Cult of the Lamb · Tower of Fantasy · Rumbleverse
Right behind “Stay”: “Good 4 U” (Olivia Rodrigo) and “Levitating” (Dua Lipa).
Right behind “Watermelon Sugar”: “Rockstar” (DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch) and “Whats Poppin” (Jack Harlow Featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne).
Folklore is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- New games
- Hyper Scape
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “Bad Guy” (Billie Eilish) and “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello).
Right behind “In My Feelings”: “I Like It” (Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin) and “FEFE” (6ix9ine Featuring Nicki Minaj & Murda Beatz).
Right behind “Despacito”: “Wild Thoughts” (DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller) and “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars).
Lust for Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- New games
- Sudden Strike 4
the 2010s
Right behind “Cheap Thrills”: “Cold Water” (Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO) and “One Dance” (Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla).
Views is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2016
- New games
- Super Paper Mario · Reigns
Right behind “Cheerleader”: “Can't Feel My Face” (The Weeknd) and “Watch Me” (Silento).
Woman is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- Most read on Wikipedia
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- Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
Right behind “Rude”: “Stay With Me” (Sam Smith) and “Fancy” (Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX).
Hypnotic Eye is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2014
- New games
- Depression Quest
Right behind “Blurred Lines”: “We Can't Stop” (Miley Cyrus) and “Radioactive” (Imagine Dragons).
Blurred Lines is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
Right behind “Call Me Maybe”: “Wide Awake” (Katy Perry) and “Payphone” (Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa).
Right behind “Party Rock Anthem”: “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” (Katy Perry) and “Super Bass” (Nicki Minaj).
Chief is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
- New games
- Pokémon Rumble Blast
Right behind “Love The Way You Lie”: “California Gurls” (Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg) and “Dynamite” (Taio Cruz).
the 2000s
Right behind “I Gotta Feeling”: “Best I Ever Had” (Drake) and “You Belong With Me” (Taylor Swift).
2008
Right behind “I Kissed A Girl”: “Forever” (Chris Brown) and “Disturbia” (Rihanna).
Right behind “Beautiful Girls”: “Hey There Delilah” (Plain White T's) and “Big Girls Don't Cry” (Fergie).
Right behind “Promiscuous”: “Crazy” (Gnarls Barkley) and “Me & U” (Cassie).
Right behind “We Belong Together”: “Pon de Replay” (Rihanna) and “Don't Cha” (The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Busta Rhymes).
Now 19 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- Tremulous
Right behind “Slow Motion”: “Lean Back” (Terror Squad) and “Confessions Part II” (Usher).
Right behind “Crazy In Love”: “Right Thurr” (Chingy) and “Never Leave You - Uh Ooh, Uh Oooh!” (Lumidee).
Right behind “Dilemma”: “Hot In Herre” (Nelly) and “Complicated” (Avril Lavigne).
The Rising is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
Right behind “Bootylicious”: “Loverboy” (Mariah Carey Featuring Cameo) and “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” (Eve Featuring Gwen Stefani).
Right behind “Incomplete”: “Bent” (matchbox twenty) and “It's Gonna Be Me” ('N Sync).
Now 4 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2000
- New games
- Paper Mario
the 1990s
Right behind “Genie In A Bottle”: “Tell Me It's Real” (K-Ci & JoJo) and “Bills, Bills, Bills” (Destiny's Child).
Significant Other is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1999
- New games
- System Shock 2
Right behind “The Boy Is Mine”: “My Way” (Usher) and “You're Still The One” (Shania Twain).
Right behind “I'll Be Missing You”: “Mo Money Mo Problems” (The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase) and “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” (Backstreet Boys).
Right behind “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)”: “Twisted” (Keith Sweat) and “C'mon N' Ride It (The Train)” (Quad City DJ's).
Beats, Rhymes and Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Waterfalls”: “Kiss From A Rose” (Seal) and “Don't Take It Personal (Just One Of Dem Days)” (Monica).
E. 1999 Eternal is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1995
- New games
- Chrono Trigger · Street Fighter: The Movie
Right behind “Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites")”: “I Swear” (All-4-One) and “Fantastic Voyage” (Coolio).
Right behind “Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver")”: “Whoomp! (There It Is)” (Tag Team) and “Weak” (SWV).
Black Sunday is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1993
- New games
- Samurai Shodown
Right behind “End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")”: “Baby-Baby-Baby” (TLC) and “This Used To Be My Playground” (Madonna).
Some Gave All is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1992
Right behind “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”: “Every Heartbeat” (Amy Grant) and “It Ain't Over 'til It's Over” (Lenny Kravitz).
Unforgettable... with Love is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Vision Of Love”: “The Power” (Snap!) and “Rub You The Right Way” (Johnny Gill).
the 1980s
Right behind “Right Here Waiting”: “On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II")” (Bobby Brown) and “Batdance (From "Batman")” (Prince).
Batman is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1989
- New games
- Super Mario Land
Right behind “Roll With It”: “Hands To Heaven” (Breathe) and “Make Me Lose Control” (Eric Carmen).
Right behind “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For”: “Who's That Girl” (Madonna) and “I Want Your Sex (From "Beverly Hills Cop II")” (George Michael).
Right behind “Papa Don't Preach”: “Glory Of Love (Theme From "The Karate Kid Part II")” (Peter Cetera) and “Mad About You” (Belinda Carlisle).
Right behind “Shout”: “The Power Of Love” (Huey Lewis & The News) and “Never Surrender” (Corey Hart).
Right behind “Ghostbusters”: “When Doves Cry” (Prince) and “State of Shock” (The Jacksons).
Right behind “Every Breath You Take”: “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” (Eurythmics) and “She Works Hard For The Money” (Donna Summer).
1982
Right behind “Eye Of The Tiger”: “Hurts So Good” (John Cougar) and “Abracadabra” (The Steve Miller Band).
1981
Right behind “Endless Love”: “Theme From "Greatest American Hero" (Believe It or Not)” (Joey Scarbury) and “I Don't Need You” (Kenny Rogers).
Right behind “Magic”: “Sailing” (Christopher Cross) and “Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1” (The S.O.S. Band).
the 1970s
1979
Right behind “Bad Girls”: “Good Times” (Chic) and “The Main Event/Fight” (Barbra Streisand).
Right behind “Three Times A Lady”: “Grease” (Frankie Valli) and “Last Dance” (Donna Summer).
1977
Right behind “I Just Want To Be Your Everything”: “I'm In You” (Peter Frampton) and “Best Of My Love” (The Emotions).
1976
Right behind “Don't Go Breaking My Heart”: “You Should Be Dancing” (Bee Gees) and “Let 'em In” (Wings).
Right behind “Jive Talkin'”: “One Of These Nights” (Eagles) and “Please Mr. Please” (Olivia Newton-John).
Right behind “The Night Chicago Died”: “Feel Like Makin' Love” (Roberta Flack) and “(You're) Having My Baby” (Paul Anka with Odia Coates).
Right behind “The Morning After”: “Live And Let Die” (Wings) and “Brother Louie” (Stories).
Right behind “Alone Again (Naturally)”: “Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)” (Looking Glass) and “(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right” (Luther Ingram).
Right behind “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”: “Mr. Big Stuff” (Jean Knight) and “Take Me Home, Country Roads” (John Denver).
1970
Right behind “(They Long To Be) Close To You”: “Make It With You” (Bread) and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours” (Stevie Wonder).
Blood, Sweat & Tears 3 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1960s
Right behind “In The Year 2525”: “Honky Tonk Women” (The Rolling Stones) and “Crystal Blue Persuasion” (Tommy James And The Shondells).
Right behind “People Got To Be Free”: “Hello, I Love You” (The Doors) and “Classical Gas” (Mason Williams).
Right behind “Light My Fire”: “All You Need Is Love” (The Beatles) and “I Was Made To Love Her” (Stevie Wonder).
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Summer In The City”: “Lil' Red Riding Hood” (Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs) and “They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!” (Napoleon XIV).
Right behind “I Got You Babe”: “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction” (The Rolling Stones) and “Save Your Heart For Me” (Gary Lewis And The Playboys).
1964
Right behind “Everybody Loves Somebody”: “Where Did Our Love Go” (The Supremes) and “A Hard Day's Night” (The Beatles).
Right behind “Fingertips - Pt 2”: “Blowin' In The Wind” (Peter, Paul & Mary) and “(You're the) Devil In Disguise” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires).
1962
Right behind “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”: “Roses Are Red (My Love)” (Bobby Vinton) and “The Wah Watusi” (The Orlons).
1961
Right behind “Tossin' And Turnin'”: “I Like It Like That, Part 1” (Chris Kenner) and “Last Night” (Mar-Keys).
Right behind “It's Now Or Never”: “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini” (Brian Hyland) and “I'm Sorry” (Brenda Lee).
the late 1950s
Right behind “A Big Hunk O' Love”: “There Goes My Baby” (The Drifters) and “My Heart Is An Open Book” (Carl Dobkins, Jr.).
1958
Right behind “Poor Little Fool”: “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volaré)” (Domenico Modugno) and “Patricia” (Perez Prado And His Orchestra).
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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