December 13
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent December 13, and then every December 13 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 “All I Want For Christmas Is You”: “Last Christmas” (Wham!) and “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” (Brenda Lee).
The Life of a Showgirl is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
Peter Greene, American actor (1959–2025)died December 12
Your December 13
On December 13, 2025, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” was #1.
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- Dear Diary
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every other December 13, back to 1958
Right behind “All I Want For Christmas Is You”: “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” (Brenda Lee) and “Last Christmas” (Wham!).
The Tortured Poets Department is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
Gukesh Dommaraju, Indian chess grandmaster (born 2006)
Right behind “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree”: “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Mariah Carey) and “Jingle Bell Rock” (Bobby Helms).
The World EP.Fin: Will is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Andre Braugherdied December 11
- New games
- Ready or Not
Right behind “All I Want For Christmas Is You”: “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” (Brenda Lee) and “Jingle Bell Rock” (Bobby Helms).
Heroes & Villains is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
- 2022 FIFA World Cup, Association football tournament in QatarArgentina defeats Croatia 3–0 and advances to the final, where they will play against France. It is Argentina's sixth appearance in the World Cup final and their first…
- New games
- Gris · High on Life
Right behind “Easy On Me”: “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Mariah Carey) and “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” (Brenda Lee).
30 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Harnaaz Sandhu, Indian model (born 2000)Harnaaz Sandhu of India is crowned Miss Universe in Eilat, Israel.
Right behind “All I Want For Christmas Is You”: “Mood” (24kGoldn Featuring iann dior) and “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” (Brenda Lee).
Right behind “Heartless”: “Circles” (Post Malone) and “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Mariah Carey).
Frozen II is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
2019 United Kingdom general electionUK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson begins his second term and forms a new majority government after winning the 2019 general election by a landslide.
Right behind “Thank U, Next”: “Sicko Mode” (Travis Scott) and “Without Me” (Halsey).
2017
Right behind “Rockstar”: “Havana” (Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug) and “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran).
Reputation is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- New games
- Night in the Woods
the 2010s
Right behind “Black Beatles”: “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk) and “Closer” (The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey).
Starboy is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- New games
- Pokémon Go · Stardew Valley
Right behind “Hello”: “Sorry” (Justin Bieber) and “Hotline Bling” (Drake).
25 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- Most read on Wikipedia
Conor McGregor, Irish mixed martial artist (born 1988)
Right behind “Blank Space”: “All About That Bass” (Meghan Trainor) and “Take Me To Church” (Hozier).
Right behind “Wrecking Ball”: “The Monster” (Eminem Featuring Rihanna) and “Royals” (Lorde).
Midnight Memories is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- 7 Days to Die · Wii Fit U · Teslagrad
Right behind “Diamonds”: “Locked Out Of Heaven” (Bruno Mars) and “Die Young” (Ke$ha).
Right behind “We Found Love”: “Sexy And I Know It” (LMFAO) and “It Will Rain” (Bruno Mars).
Christmas is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
- New games
- FlatOut 3: Chaos & Destruction
2010
Right behind “Firework”: “Raise Your Glass” (P!nk) and “What's My Name?” (Rihanna Featuring Drake).
the 2000s
Right behind “Empire State Of Mind”: “Bad Romance” (Lady Gaga) and “TiK ToK” (Ke$ha).
Right behind “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)”: “Live Your Life” (T.I. Featuring Rihanna) and “If I Were A Boy” (Beyonce).
Right behind “No One”: “Kiss Kiss” (Chris Brown Featuring T-Pain) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic).
Noël is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
Right behind “Irreplaceable”: “I Wanna Love You” (Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg) and “Smack That” (Akon Featuring Eminem).
Light Grenades is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
2005
Right behind “Run It!”: “Laffy Taffy” (D4L) and “Gold Digger” (Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx).
Right behind “Drop It Like It's Hot”: “My Boo” (Usher And Alicia Keys) and “Let Me Love You” (Mario).
Right behind “Hey Ya!”: “Stand Up” (Ludacris Featuring Shawnna) and “The Way You Move” (OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown).
The Black Album is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2003
- New games
- OutRun 2
Right behind “Lose Yourself”: “Work It” (Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) and “Jenny From The Block” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring Styles & Jadakiss).
Up! is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker · Popotan
Right behind “U Got It Bad”: “Family Affair” (Mary J. Blige) and “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback).
Weathered is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2001
- New games
- Fatal Frame
2000
Right behind “Independent Women Part I”: “Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)” (Mya) and “With Arms Wide Open” (Creed).
the 1990s
Right behind “Smooth”: “Back At One” (Brian McKnight) and “I Wanna Love You Forever” (Jessica Simpson).
All the Way... A Decade of Song is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “I'm Your Angel”: “Nobody's Supposed To Be Here” (Deborah Cox) and “Lately” (Divine).
Right behind “Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight”: “How Do I Live” (LeAnn Rimes) and “You Make Me Wanna...” (Usher).
Right behind “Un-Break My Heart”: “No Diggity” (BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre)) and “Nobody” (Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage).
Razorblade Suitcase is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1996
- New games
- Donkey Kong Country 3 · Primal Rage · Clock Tower
Right behind “One Sweet Day”: “Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Whitney Houston) and “Hey Lover” (LL Cool J).
Right behind “Here Comes The Hotstepper (From "Ready To Wear")”: “On Bended Knee” (Boyz II Men) and “Another Night” (Real McCoy).
Miracles: The Holiday Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1994
- New games
- The Need for Speed
Right behind “Again”: “All That She Wants” (Ace Of Base) and “Hero” (Mariah Carey).
Right behind “I Will Always Love You”: “If I Ever Fall In Love” (Shai) and “Rump Shaker” (Wreckx-N-Effect).
Right behind “Black Or White”: “It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday” (Boyz II Men) and “Set Adrift On Memory Bliss” (P.M. Dawn).
Dangerous is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1991
Right behind “Because I Love You (The Postman Song)”: “From A Distance” (Bette Midler) and “I'm Your Baby Tonight” (Whitney Houston).
the 1980s
Right behind “We Didn't Start The Fire”: “Another Day In Paradise” (Phil Collins) and “Don't Know Much” (Linda Ronstadt (Featuring Aaron Neville)).
Storm Front is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1989
- New games
- Metal Gear · Mega Man
Right behind “Look Away”: “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” (Poison) and “Giving You The Best That I Got” (Anita Baker).
Right behind “Faith”: “Is This Love” (Whitesnake) and “So Emotional” (Whitney Houston).
Right behind “The Way It Is”: “Walk Like An Egyptian” (The Bangles) and “Hip To Be Square” (Huey Lewis & The News).
Right behind “Broken Wings”: “Separate Lives” (Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin) and “Say You, Say Me” (Lionel Richie).
Right behind “Out Of Touch”: “The Wild Boys” (Duran Duran) and “Like A Virgin” (Madonna).
Right behind “Say Say Say”: “Say It Isn't So” (Daryl Hall John Oates) and “All Night Long (All Night)” (Lionel Richie).
Right behind “Maneater”: “Mickey” (Toni Basil) and “Gloria” (Laura Branigan).
Right behind “Physical”: “Waiting For A Girl Like You” (Foreigner) and “Let's Groove” (Earth, Wind & Fire).
Right behind “Lady”: “More Than I Can Say” (Leo Sayer) and “Another One Bites The Dust” (Queen).
Kenny Rogers' Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1970s
Right behind “Babe”: “Still” (Commodores) and “Please Don't Go” (KC And The Sunshine Band).
1978
Right behind “You Don't Bring Me Flowers”: “Le Freak” (Chic) and “Too Much Heaven” (Bee Gees).
1977
Right behind “You Light Up My Life”: “How Deep Is Your Love” (Bee Gees) and “Blue Bayou” (Linda Ronstadt).
1976
Right behind “Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)”: “The Rubberband Man” (The Spinners) and “You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)” (Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.).
Songs in the Key of Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Fly, Robin, Fly”: “Let's Do It Again” (The Staple Singers) and “Sky High” (Jigsaw).
Chicago IX: Chicago's Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Kung Fu Fighting”: “When Will I See You Again” (The Three Degrees) and “I Can Help” (Billy Swan).
Elton John's Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “The Most Beautiful Girl”: “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” (Elton John) and “Top Of The World” (Carpenters).
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Me And Mrs. Jones”: “I Am Woman” (Helen Reddy) and “If You Don't Know Me By Now” (Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes).
1971
Right behind “Family Affair”: “Brand New Key” (Melanie) and “Have You Seen Her” (The Chi-lites).
There's a Riot Goin' On is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “The Tears Of A Clown”: “My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity” (George Harrison) and “One Less Bell To Answer” (The 5th Dimension).
the 1960s
Right behind “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye”: “Leaving On A Jet Plane” (Peter, Paul & Mary) and “Someday We'll Be Together” (Diana Ross & The Supremes).
1968
Right behind “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”: “Love Child” (Diana Ross & The Supremes) and “For Once In My Life” (Stevie Wonder).
1967
Right behind “Daydream Believer”: “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” (Gladys Knight And The Pips) and “Hello Goodbye” (The Beatles).
Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Winchester Cathedral”: “Mellow Yellow” (Donovan) and “Good Vibrations” (The Beach Boys).
1965
Right behind “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)”: “Over And Over” (The Dave Clark Five) and “I Got You (I Feel Good)” (James Brown And The Famous Flames).
Whipped Cream & Other Delights is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Come See About Me”: “I Feel Fine” (The Beatles) and “Mr. Lonely” (Bobby Vinton).
1963
Right behind “Dominique”: “Louie Louie” (The Kingsmen) and “Everybody” (Tommy Roe).
Right behind “Big Girls Don't Cry”: “Return To Sender” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “Bobby's Girl” (Marcie Blane).
1961
Right behind “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”: “Please Mr. Postman” (The Marvelettes) and “Run To Him” (Bobby Vee).
Right behind “Are You Lonesome To-night?”: “Last Date” (Floyd Cramer) and “Wonderland By Night” (Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Heartaches By The Number”: “Mr. Blue” (The Fleetwoods) and “Mack The Knife” (Bobby Darin).
1958
Right behind “To Know Him, Is To Love Him”: “Problems” (The Everly Brothers) and “Tom Dooley” (The Kingston Trio).
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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