August 12
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent August 12, and then every August 12 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 12
On August 12, 2025, “Golden” 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:
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- 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 August 12, back to 1958
Right behind “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”: “I Had Some Help” (Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen) and “Not Like Us” (Kendrick Lamar).
Right behind “Last Night”: “Fast Car” (Luke Combs) and “Meltdown” (Travis Scott Featuring Drake).
Utopia is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Gadar 2, 2023 Indian film by Anil Sharma
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
Anne Heche, American actress (1969–2022)died August 11- New games
- Marvel's Spider-Man
Right behind “Stay”: “Good 4 U” (Olivia Rodrigo) and “Levitating” (Dua Lipa).
Happier Than Ever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- New games
- Naraka: Bladepoint
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
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Shyamala Gopalan, Indian-born American biomedical scientist and researcher (1938–2009)
- New games
- Thief Simulator
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “Bad Guy” (Billie Eilish) and “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello).
Right behind “In My Feelings”: “Girls Like You” (Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B) and “I Like It” (Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin).
Astroworld is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- Most read on Wikipedia
Brooks Koepka, American professional golfer (born 1990)- In space
- Parker Solar Probe launches
Right behind “Despacito”: “Wild Thoughts” (DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller) and “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars).
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
- Most read on Wikipedia
Michael Phelps, American swimmer (born 1985)Singaporean swimmer Joseph Schooling defeats American swimmer Michael Phelps in the 100 m butterfly event, attaining Singapore's first-ever Olympic gold; Schooling's winning…- New games
- No Man's Sky
Right behind “Cheerleader”: “Can't Feel My Face” (The Weeknd) and “Watch Me” (Silento).
Woman is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Hacknet
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
- P.T.
Right behind “Blurred Lines”: “We Can't Stop” (Miley Cyrus) and “Radioactive” (Imagine Dragons).
Right behind “Call Me Maybe”: “Lights” (Ellie Goulding) and “Whistle” (Flo Rida).
God Forgives, I Don't is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Party Rock Anthem”: “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” (Katy Perry) and “Super Bass” (Nicki Minaj).
Right behind “Love The Way You Lie”: “California Gurls” (Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg) and “Dynamite” (Taio Cruz).
Nightmare is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- New games
- World of Tanks
the 2000s
Right behind “I Gotta Feeling”: “Best I Ever Had” (Drake) and “You Belong With Me” (Taylor Swift).
Loso's Way is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Flipnote Studio
2008
Right behind “I Kissed A Girl”: “Forever” (Chris Brown) and “Disturbia” (Rihanna).
Love on the Inside is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Madden NFL 09 · Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon
Right behind “Beautiful Girls”: “Big Girls Don't Cry” (Fergie) and “Hey There Delilah” (Plain White T's).
Finding Forever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- Hospital Tycoon
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
- In space
- Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter launches
Right behind “Slow Motion”: “Lean Back” (Terror Squad) and “Confessions Part II” (Usher).
Now 16 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2004
- New games
- KOF: Maximum Impact
Right behind “Crazy In Love”: “Right Thurr” (Chingy) and “Never Leave You - Uh Ooh, Uh Oooh!” (Lumidee).
Bad Boys II is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
- New games
- Madden NFL 2004
Right behind “Dilemma”: “Hot In Herre” (Nelly) and “Complicated” (Avril Lavigne).
Right behind “Fallin'”: “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” (Eve Featuring Gwen Stefani) and “Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)” (Blu Cantrell).
Now That's What I Call Music! 7 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Incomplete”: “Bent” (matchbox twenty) and “It's Gonna Be Me” ('N Sync).
the 1990s
Right behind “Genie In A Bottle”: “Tell Me It's Real” (K-Ci & JoJo) and “Bills, Bills, Bills” (Destiny's Child).
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).
Right behind “Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites")”: “I Swear” (All-4-One) and “Fantastic Voyage” (Coolio).
The Lion King is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1994
Right behind “Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver")”: “Whoomp! (There It Is)” (Tag Team) and “Weak” (SWV).
Right behind “End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")”: “Baby-Baby-Baby” (TLC) and “This Used To Be My Playground” (Madonna).
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”: “Come Back To Me” (Janet Jackson) and “If Wishes Came True” (Sweet Sensation).
the 1980s
Right behind “Right Here Waiting”: “On Our Own (From "Ghostbusters II")” (Bobby Brown) and “Batdance (From "Batman")” (Prince).
Right behind “Roll With It”: “Hands To Heaven” (Breathe) and “Make Me Lose Control” (Eric Carmen).
Hysteria is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1988
- New games
- The Adventures of Bayou Billy · Famicom Wars
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).
Whitney is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1987
- New games
- Street Fighter
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”: “What's Love Got To Do With It” (Tina Turner) 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).
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
Right behind “Good Times”: “My Sharona” (The Knack) 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 “Touch Me In The Morning”: “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”: “The Loco-Motion” (Little Eva) and “Roses Are Red (My Love)” (Bobby Vinton).
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 “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volaré)”: “Little Star” (The Elegants) and “My True Love” (Jack Scott).
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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