December 8
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent December 8, and then every December 8 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
1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre, Student-led demonstrations in China- New games
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Your December 8
On December 8, 2025, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” was #1.
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every other December 8, 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
Bashar al-Assad, President of Syria from 2000 to 2024Syrian President Bashar al-Assad leaves the country on a flight from Damascus International Airport to Moscow, Russia. (BBC News)
Right behind “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree”: “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Mariah Carey) and “Lovin On Me” (Jack Harlow).
For All the Dogs is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Animal, Topics referred to by the same term
- New games
- Baldur's Gate 3 · Against the Storm
Right behind “Anti-Hero”: “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Mariah Carey) and “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” (Brenda Lee).
Midnights is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer (born 1967)Basketball player Brittney Griner is released in a prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout.- New games
- Metal: Hellsinger
Right behind “Easy On Me”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Mariah Carey).
30 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Bipin Rawat, 1st Chief of Defence Staff of India (1958–2021)Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and 12 other people are killed when their Indian Air Force Mi-17V-5 crashes near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, while flying from Sulur Air Force…- New games
- Halo Infinite
Right behind “Mood”: “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Mariah Carey) and “Positions” (Ariana Grande).
El Último Tour Del Mundo is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- New games
- Call of the Sea · Puyo Puyo Tetris 2
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
Juice Wrld, American rapper (1998–2019)died December 8
2018
Right behind “Sicko Mode”: “Thank U, Next” (Ariana Grande) and “Happier” (Marshmello & Bastille).
2017
Right behind “Rockstar”: “Havana” (Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug) and “Gucci Gang” (Lil Pump).
Reputation is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- New games
- Free Fire · Hello Neighbor
the 2010s
Right behind “Black Beatles”: “Closer” (The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey) and “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk).
Hardwired... to Self-Destruct is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- Most read on Wikipedia
John Glenn, American astronaut and politician (1921–2016)American astronaut John Glenn dies at the age of 95.- New games
- Bully · Miitopia · Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Right behind “Hello”: “Sorry” (Justin Bieber) and “Hotline Bling” (Drake).
25 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- Most read on Wikipedia
PBS Kids, American children's programming brand- New games
- Shantae: Risky's Revenge
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).
Right behind “Diamonds”: “Die Young” (Ke$ha) and “One More Night” (Maroon 5).
Unapologetic is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Nintendo Land · Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
Right behind “We Found Love”: “Sexy And I Know It” (LMFAO) and “It Will Rain” (Bruno Mars).
Christmas is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
Right behind “Raise Your Glass”: “Firework” (Katy Perry) and “Only Girl (In The World)” (Rihanna).
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 2000s
Right behind “Empire State Of Mind”: “Bad Romance” (Lady Gaga) and “TiK ToK” (Ke$ha).
I Dreamed a Dream is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- Launched
- Vevo
- New games
- Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Right behind “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)”: “Live Your Life” (T.I. Featuring Rihanna) and “If I Were A Boy” (Beyonce).
808s & Heartbreak is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 · Defense Grid: The Awakening
Right behind “No One”: “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic) and “Kiss Kiss” (Chris Brown Featuring T-Pain).
Right behind “I Wanna Love You”: “Irreplaceable” (Beyonce) and “Smack That” (Akon Featuring Eminem).
Kingdom Come is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Wii Sports · Call of Duty 3 · Need for Speed: Carbon
2005
Right behind “Run It!”: “Gold Digger” (Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx) and “My Humps” (The Black Eyed Peas).
Hypnotize is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- Yakuza · Metal Gear Acid 2 · Rogue Galaxy
Right behind “Drop It Like It's Hot”: “My Boo” (Usher And Alicia Keys) and “Let Me Love You” (Mario).
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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
- Puzzle Pirates
Right behind “Lose Yourself”: “Work It” (Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) and “Jenny From The Block” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring Styles & Jadakiss).
Right behind “Family Affair”: “U Got It Bad” (Usher) and “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback).
2000
Right behind “Independent Women Part I”: “Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)” (Mya) and “With Arms Wide Open” (Creed).
Black & Blue is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2000
- New games
- The Operative: No One Lives Forever
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).
Right behind “One Sweet Day”: “Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Whitney Houston) and “Hey Lover” (LL Cool J).
Anthology 1 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1995
- New games
- Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow · Puyo Puyo 2
Right behind “On Bended Knee”: “Here Comes The Hotstepper (From "Ready To Wear")” (Ini Kamoze) and “Another Night” (Real McCoy).
Miracles: The Holiday Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1994
- New games
- The Lion King
Right behind “Again”: “I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)” (Meat Loaf) and “All That She Wants” (Ace Of Base).
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).
Right behind “Because I Love You (The Postman Song)”: “I'm Your Baby Tonight” (Whitney Houston) and “From A Distance” (Bette Midler).
the 1980s
Right behind “We Didn't Start The Fire”: “Another Day In Paradise” (Phil Collins) and “Blame It On The Rain” (Milli Vanilli).
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1989
- New games
- Toki
Right behind “Look Away”: “Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley” (Will To Power) and “How Can I Fall?” (Breathe).
Right behind “Faith”: “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” (Belinda Carlisle) and “Should've Known Better” (Richard Marx).
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”: “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” (Wham!) and “I Feel For You” (Chaka Khan).
Right behind “Say Say Say”: “All Night Long (All Night)” (Lionel Richie) and “Uptown Girl” (Billy Joel).
Right behind “Mickey”: “Gloria” (Laura Branigan) and “Maneater” (Daryl Hall John Oates).
Right behind “Physical”: “Waiting For A Girl Like You” (Foreigner) and “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” (The Police).
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”: “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)” (Barbra Streisand/Donna Summer) and “Still” (Commodores).
Right behind “Le Freak”: “MacArthur Park” (Donna Summer) and “You Don't Bring Me Flowers” (Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond).
1977
Right behind “You Light Up My Life”: “Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” (Crystal Gayle) and “How Deep Is Your Love” (Bee Gees).
1976
Right behind “Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)”: “The Rubberband Man” (The Spinners) and “Love So Right” (Bee Gees).
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 “Top Of The World”: “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” (Elton John) and “The Most Beautiful Girl” (Charlie Rich).
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “I Am Woman”: “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone” (The Temptations) and “If You Don't Know Me By Now” (Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes).
Right behind “Family Affair”: “Theme From Shaft” (Isaac Hayes) and “Have You Seen Her” (The Chi-lites).
Right behind “The Tears Of A Clown”: “I Think I Love You” (The Partridge Family Starring Shirley Jones Featuring David Cassidy) and “Gypsy Woman” (Brian Hyland).
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”: “The Rain, The Park & Other Things” (The Cowsills) and “Incense And Peppermints” (Strawberry Alarm Clock).
Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Good Vibrations”: “Mellow Yellow” (Donovan) and “Winchester Cathedral” (The New Vaudeville Band).
1965
Right behind “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)”: “I Hear A Symphony” (The Supremes) and “Let's Hang On!” (The 4 Seasons Featuring the "Sound of Frankie Valli").
Whipped Cream & Other Delights is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Mr. Lonely”: “She's Not There” (The Zombies) and “Ringo” (Lorne Greene).
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 “Please Mr. Postman”: “Big Bad John” (Jimmy Dean) and “Goodbye Cruel World” (James Darren).
Right behind “Are You Lonesome To-night?”: “Last Date” (Floyd Cramer) and “A Thousand Stars” (Kathy Young With The Innocents).
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”: “Tom Dooley” (The Kingston Trio) and “It's Only Make Believe” (Conway Twitty).
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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