August 15
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent August 15, and then every August 15 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).
Don't Tap the Glass is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Coolie, 2025 Indian film by Lokesh Kanagaraj
Your August 15
On August 15, 2025, “Golden” was #1.
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- Dear Diary
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every other August 15, 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
- New games
- Kena: Bridge of Spirits · Hunt: Showdown
2023
Right behind “Last Night”: “Fast Car” (Luke Combs) and “Cruel Summer” (Taylor Swift).
Utopia is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Independence Day
2022
Right behind “Break My Soul”: “As It Was” (Harry Styles) and “About Damn Time” (Lizzo).
Un Verano Sin Ti is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
Anne Heche, American actress (1969–2022)died August 11
Right behind “Stay”: “Good 4 U” (Olivia Rodrigo) and “Bad Habits” (Ed Sheeran).
Happier Than Ever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Taliban, Afghan Islamist militant organizationThe Taliban enters Kabul and seizes the presidential palace, overthrowing the government. (Sky News)
Right behind “Watermelon Sugar”: “Rockstar” (DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch) and “Whats Poppin” (Jack Harlow Featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne).
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
- New games
- Graveyard Keeper
Right behind “Despacito”: “Wild Thoughts” (DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller) and “Unforgettable” (French Montana Featuring Swae Lee).
Everything Now is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- New games
- Undertale · Cities: Skylines · Sonic Mania
the 2010s
Right behind “Cheap Thrills”: “One Dance” (Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla) and “This Is What You Came For” (Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna).
Major Key is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- Most read on Wikipedia
Usain Bolt, Jamaican sprinter (born 1986)
Right behind “Cheerleader”: “Can't Feel My Face” (The Weeknd) and “Watch Me” (Silento).
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
- Risen 3: Titan Lords
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
- War Thunder · Gone Home · Worms Clan Wars
Right behind “Call Me Maybe”: “Lights” (Ellie Goulding) and “Whistle” (Flo Rida).
God Forgives, I Don't is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
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”: “Dynamite” (Taio Cruz) and “Mine” (Taylor Swift).
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
- Touhou Hisoutensoku
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
Right behind “Beautiful Girls”: “Big Girls Don't Cry” (Fergie) and “Hey There Delilah” (Plain White T's).
Right behind “London Bridge”: “Crazy” (Gnarls Barkley) and “Promiscuous” (Nelly Furtado Featuring Timbaland).
Now 22 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2006
- New games
- Ship Simulator
Right behind “We Belong Together”: “Don't Cha” (The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Busta Rhymes) and “Pon de Replay” (Rihanna).
Right behind “Lean Back”: “Slow Motion” (Juvenile Featuring Soulja Slim) and “Sunshine” (Lil' Flip Featuring Lea).
Autobiography is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2004
- New games
- Imperishable Night
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).
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 “Jumpin', Jumpin'” (Destiny's Child).
the 1990s
Right behind “Genie In A Bottle”: “Bills, Bills, Bills” (Destiny's Child) and “Tell Me It's Real” (K-Ci & JoJo).
1998
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 “Boombastic/In The Summertime” (Shaggy).
E. 1999 Eternal is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1995
- New games
- Ecco Jr. · Killing Time · Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Right behind “Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites")”: “I'll Make Love To You” (Boyz II Men) and “Fantastic Voyage” (Coolio).
Right behind “Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver")”: “Whoomp! (There It Is)” (Tag Team) and “I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)” (The Proclaimers).
Sleepless in Seattle is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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.
more from 1991
- New games
- Ninja Gaiden
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 “Cold Hearted” (Paula Abdul).
Right behind “Roll With It”: “Monkey” (George Michael) and “1-2-3” (Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine).
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).
True Blue is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1986
- New games
- Starflight
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).
Right behind “Best Of My Love”: “I Just Want To Be Your Everything” (Andy Gibb) and “(your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher” (Rita Coolidge).
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 “Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)” (The Hollies).
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).
1967
Right behind “All You Need Is Love”: “Light My Fire” (The Doors) and “Pleasant Valley Sunday” (The Monkees).
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Summer In The City”: “Sunny” (Bobby Hebb) and “Lil' Red Riding Hood” (Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs).
Right behind “I Got You Babe”: “Save Your Heart For Me” (Gary Lewis And The Playboys) and “Help!” (The Beatles).
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'”: “Wooden Heart” (Joe Dowell) and “Michael” (The Highwaymen).
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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