February 12

on this day, year by year

Here is February 12 year by year, back to 1959: the song at #1 that week, the album everyone was playing, the movie leading the box office, and, in recent years, what everyone was watching and looking up.

Born on February 12? Find your year:

2025

#1 song: “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga & Bruno Marsright behind it: “I'm The Problem” (Morgan Wallen) and “Luther” (Kendrick Lamar & SZA)
Top album: Hurry Up Tomorrow by The Weekndalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Dog Man
On Netflix: The Åre Murders

2024

#1 song: “Lovin On Me” by Jack Harlowright behind it: “Lose Control” (Teddy Swims) and “Beautiful Things” (Benson Boone)
Top album: 35 Biggest Hits by Toby Keithalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Argylle
On Netflix: One Day
Most read on Wikipedia: Usher, American singer (born 1978)

2023

#1 song: “Flowers” by Miley Cyrusright behind it: “Kill Bill” (SZA) and “Last Night” (Morgan Wallen)
Top album: SOS by SZAalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Magic Mike's Last Dance
On Netflix: You
In sports: Super Bowl LVII: Kansas City Chiefshalftime show: Rihanna

2022

#1 song: “We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Carolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Castright behind it: “Easy On Me” (Adele) and “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals)
Top album: Encanto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Death on the Nile
On Netflix: All of Us Are Dead
Most read on Wikipedia: Anna Sorokin, Russian-born German fraudster (born 1991)

2021

#1 song: “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigoright behind it: “Mood” (24kGoldn Featuring iann dior) and “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd)
Top album: Dangerous: The Double Album by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Croods: A New Age
New games: Bowser's Fury

2020

#1 song: “The Box” by Roddy Ricchright behind it: “Life Is Good” (Future Featuring Drake) and “Circles” (Post Malone)
Top album: Funeral by Lil Waynealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Birds of Prey
Most read on Wikipedia: United States Senate, Upper house of the US Congress
New games: Pokémon Home

2019

#1 song: “7 Rings” by Ariana Granderight behind it: “Happier” (Marshmello & Bastille) and “Without Me” (Halsey)
Top album: Hoodie SZN by A Boogie wit da Hoodiealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
New games: Trials Rising

2018

#1 song: “God's Plan” by Drakeright behind it: “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran) and “Finesse” (Bruno Mars & Cardi B)
Top album: Man of the Woods by Justin Timberlakealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Fifty Shades Freed

the 2010s

2017

#1 song: “Shape Of You” by Ed Sheeranright behind it: “Bad And Boujee” (Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert) and “I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)” (Zayn / Taylor Swift)
Top album: Culture by Migosalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Lego Batman Movie
Award night: 59th Annual Grammy Awards: 25 wins Album of the Year

2016

#1 song: “Love Yourself” by Justin Bieberright behind it: “Sorry” (Justin Bieber) and “Stressed Out” (twenty one pilots)
Top album: 25 by Adelealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Deadpool
Most read on Wikipedia: Omayra Sánchez, Colombian volcano victim (1972–1985)
New games: Project X Zone 2 · Megadimension Neptunia VII

2015

#1 song: “Uptown Funk!” by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Marsright behind it: “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran) and “Take Me To Church” (Hozier)
Top album: 1989 by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Fifty Shades of Grey

2014

#1 song: “Dark Horse” by Katy Perry Featuring Juicy Jright behind it: “Drunk In Love” (Beyonce Featuring Jay Z) and “Timber” (Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha)
Top album: Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Lego Movie
New games: Papers, Please

2013

#1 song: “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanzright behind it: “Locked Out Of Heaven” (Bruno Mars) and “Scream & Shout” (will.i.am & Britney Spears)
Top album: Believe Acoustic by Justin Bieberalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Identity Thief
New games: Aliens: Colonial Marines

2012

#1 song: “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” by Kelly Clarksonright behind it: “Set Fire To The Rain” (Adele) and “Good Feeling” (Flo Rida)
Top album: 21 by Adelealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Vow
Award night: 54th Annual Grammy Awards: 21 wins Album of the Year

2011

#1 song: “Grenade” by Bruno Marsright behind it: “F**kin' Perfect” (P!nk) and “Firework” (Katy Perry)
Top album: Mission Bell by Amos Leealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Just Go with It

2010

#1 song: “TiK ToK” by Ke$haright behind it: “Bad Romance” (Lady Gaga) and “BedRock” (Young Money Featuring Lloyd)
Top album: Need You Now by Lady Aalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Valentine's Day
In sports: 2010 Winter Olympics
New games: Sonic & Knuckles · Ben 10: Alien Force – Vilgax Attacks

the 2000s

2009

#1 song: “My Life Would Suck Without You” by Kelly Clarksonright behind it: “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” (Beyonce) and “Heartless” (Kanye West)
Top album: Working on a Dream by Bruce Springsteenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Friday the 13th
New games: Flower · Hotel Dusk: Room 215 · Sam & Max Save the World

2008

#1 song: “Low” by Flo Rida Featuring T-Painright behind it: “With You” (Chris Brown) and “Don't Stop The Music” (Rihanna)
Top album: As I Am by Alicia Keysalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Fool's Gold
New games: Lost Odyssey · Penumbra: Black Plague

2007

#1 song: “Irreplaceable” by Beyonceright behind it: “Say It Right” (Nelly Furtado) and “This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race” (Fall Out Boy)
Top album: Not Too Late by Norah Jonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Norbit
New games: Wii Play

2006

#1 song: “Check On It” by Beyonce Featuring Slim Thugright behind it: “You're Beautiful” (James Blunt) and “Grillz” (Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp)
Top album: The Greatest Songs of the Fifties by Barry Manilowalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Pink Panther

2005

#1 song: “Let Me Love You” by Marioright behind it: “1, 2 Step” (Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott) and “Soldier” (Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne)
Top album: Be as You Are (Songs from an Old Blue Chair) by Kenny Chesneyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Hitch

2004

#1 song: “The Way You Move” by OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brownright behind it: “Slow Jamz” (Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx) and “Hey Ya!” (OutKast)
Top album: Kamikaze by Twistaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: 50 First Dates
New games: Zoo Keeper

2003

#1 song: “All I Have” by Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool Jright behind it: “Mesmerize” (Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti) and “Bump, Bump, Bump” (B2K & P. Diddy)
Top album: Home by Dixie Chicksalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
New games: Space Channel 5: Part 2

2002

#1 song: “U Got It Bad” by Usherright behind it: “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback) and “Always On Time” (Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti)
Top album: Drive by Alan Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Collateral Damage
New games: State of Emergency

2001

#1 song: “Ms. Jackson” by OutKastright behind it: “Stutter” (Joe Featuring Mystikal) and “It Wasn't Me” (Shaggy Feat. Ricardo "RikRok" Ducent)
Top album: Hot Shot by Shaggyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Hannibal

2000

#1 song: “I Knew I Loved You” by Savage Gardenright behind it: “Thank God I Found You” (Mariah Carey Featuring Joe & 98 Degrees) and “What A Girl Wants” (Christina Aguilera)
Top album: Voodoo by D'Angeloalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Scream 3

the 1990s

1999

#1 song: “Angel Of Mine” by Monicaright behind it: “...Baby One More Time” (Britney Spears) and “Nobody's Supposed To Be Here” (Deborah Cox)
Top album: Chyna Doll by Foxy Brownalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Message in a Bottle
New games: Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

1998

#1 song: “Nice & Slow” by Usherright behind it: “Together Again” (Janet) and “How Do I Live” (LeAnn Rimes)
Top album: Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture by James Horneralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Titanic

1997

#1 song: “Un-Break My Heart” by Toni Braxtonright behind it: “Wannabe” (Spice Girls) and “Don't Let Go (Love)” (En Vogue)
Top album: Gridlock'd by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Dante's Peak

1996

#1 song: “One Sweet Day” by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Menright behind it: “Missing” (Everything But The Girl) and “Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Whitney Houston)
Top album: Waiting to Exhale by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Broken Arrow
New games: Cyberia

1995

#1 song: “Creep” by TLCright behind it: “Take A Bow” (Madonna) and “On Bended Knee” (Boyz II Men)
Top album: The Hits by Garth Brooksalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Billy Madison

1994

#1 song: “The Power Of Love” by Celine Dionright behind it: “All For Love” (Bryan Adams/Rod Stewart/Sting) and “Breathe Again” (Toni Braxton)
Top album: Jar of Flies by Alice In Chainsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
In sports: 1994 Winter Olympics

1993

#1 song: “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houstonright behind it: “A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)” (Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle) and “If I Ever Fall In Love” (Shai)
Top album: The Bodyguard by Whitney Houstonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Groundhog Day
New games: Tajemnica Statuetki · Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams

1992

#1 song: “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fredright behind it: “I Love Your Smile” (Shanice) and “Diamonds And Pearls” (Prince And The N.P.G.)
Top album: Nevermind by Nirvanaalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Medicine Man
New games: WWF Super WrestleMania

1991

#1 song: “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C+C Music Factoryright behind it: “All The Man That I Need” (Whitney Houston) and “One More Try” (Timmy T.)
Top album: To the Extreme by Vanilla Icealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Sleeping with the Enemy

1990

#1 song: “Opposites Attract” by Paula Abdul (Duet With The Wild Pair)right behind it: “Two To Make It Right” (Seduction) and “Escapade” (Janet Jackson)
Top album: Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdulalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Hard to Kill
New games: Super Mario Bros. 3

the 1980s

1989

#1 song: “Straight Up” by Paula Abdulright behind it: “Wild Thing” (Tone-Loc) and “Born To Be My Baby” (Bon Jovi)
Top album: Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Rosesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Fly II

1988

#1 song: “Could've Been” by Tiffanyright behind it: “Seasons Change” (Expose) and “I Want To Be Your Man” (Roger)
Top album: Faith by George Michaelalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Good Morning, Vietnam
New games: Contra

1987

#1 song: “Livin' On A Prayer” by Bon Joviright behind it: “Open Your Heart” (Madonna) and “Change Of Heart” (Cyndi Lauper)
Top album: Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Platoon

1986

#1 song: “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houstonright behind it: “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” (Billy Ocean) and “Burning Heart” (Survivor)
Top album: Promise by Sadealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Down and Out in Beverly Hills

1985

#1 song: “Careless Whisper” by Wham! Featuring George Michaelright behind it: “I Want To Know What Love Is” (Foreigner) and “Easy Lover” (Philip Bailey With Phil Collins)
Top album: Like a Virgin by Madonnaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Beverly Hills Cop

1984

#1 song: “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Clubright behind it: “Jump” (Van Halen) and “Joanna” (Kool & The Gang)
Top album: Thriller by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Unfaithfully Yours

1983

#1 song: “Down Under” by Men At Workright behind it: “Baby, Come To Me” (Patti Austin A Duet With James Ingram) and “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye)
Top album: Business as Usual by Men at Workalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Tootsie

1982

#1 song: “Centerfold” by The J. Geils Bandright behind it: “I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)” (Daryl Hall John Oates) and “Harden My Heart” (Quarterflash)
Top album: Freeze Frame by The J. Geils Bandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: On Golden Pond

1981

#1 song: “Celebration” by Kool & The Gangright behind it: “9 To 5” (Dolly Parton) and “I Love A Rainy Night” (Eddie Rabbitt)
Top album: Double Fantasy by John Lennonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Fort Apache, The Bronx

1980

#1 song: “Do That To Me One More Time” by Captain & Tennilleright behind it: “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” (Queen) and “Coward Of The County” (Kenny Rogers)
Top album: The Wall by Pink Floydalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: American Gigolo

the 1970s

1979

#1 song: “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” by Rod Stewartright behind it: “Y.M.C.A.” (Village People) and “A Little More Love” (Olivia Newton-John)
Top album: Blondes Have More Fun by Rod Stewartalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Warriors

1978

#1 song: “Stayin' Alive” by Bee Geesright behind it: “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water” (Andy Gibb) and “Just The Way You Are” (Billy Joel)
Top album: Saturday Night Fever by Bee Geesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Betsy

1977

#1 song: “Torn Between Two Lovers” by Mary Macgregorright behind it: “New Kid In Town” (Eagles) and “Blinded By The Light” (Manfred Mann's Earth Band)
Top album: A Star Is Born by Streisandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Rocky

1976

#1 song: “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” by Paul Simonright behind it: “Love To Love You Baby” (Donna Summer) and “You Sexy Thing” (Hot Chocolate)
Top album: Desire by Bob Dylanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1975

#1 song: “You're No Good” by Linda Ronstadtright behind it: “Pick Up The Pieces” (AWB) and “Best Of My Love” (Eagles)
Top album: Heart Like a Wheel by Linda Ronstadtalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1974

#1 song: “The Way We Were” by Barbra Streisandright behind it: “Love's Theme” (Love Unlimited Orchestra) and “You're Sixteen” (Ringo Starr)
Top album: Planet Waves by Bob Dylanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1973

#1 song: “Crocodile Rock” by Elton Johnright behind it: “You're So Vain” (Carly Simon) and “Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?” (Hurricane Smith)
Top album: The World Is a Ghetto by Waralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1972

#1 song: “Let's Stay Together” by Al Greenright behind it: “American Pie (Parts I & II)” (Don McLean) and “Without You” (Nilsson)
Top album: American Pie by Don McLeanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1971

#1 song: “One Bad Apple” by The Osmondsright behind it: “Knock Three Times” (Dawn) and “Rose Garden” (Lynn Anderson)
Top album: All Things Must Pass by George Harrisonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1970

#1 song: “Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star” by Sly & The Family Stoneright behind it: “I Want You Back” (Jackson 5) and “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” (B.J. Thomas)
Top album: Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelinalso on Spotify, YouTube

the 1960s

1969

#1 song: “Everyday People” by Sly & The Family Stoneright behind it: “Crimson And Clover” (Tommy James And The Shondells) and “Touch Me” (The Doors)
Top album: The Beatles (The White Album) by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube

1968

#1 song: “Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu)” by Paul Mauriat And His Orchestraright behind it: “Green Tambourine” (The Lemon Pipers) and “Spooky” (Classics IV)
Top album: Magical Mystery Tour by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1967

#1 song: “Kind Of A Drag” by The Buckinghamsright behind it: “I'm A Believer” (The Monkees) and “Ruby Tuesday” (The Rolling Stones)
Top album: More of The Monkees by Colgemsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1966

#1 song: “My Love” by Petula Clarkright behind it: “Lightnin' Strikes” (Lou Christie) and “Uptight (Everything's Alright)” (Stevie Wonder)
Top album: Rubber Soul by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1965

#1 song: “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by The Righteous Brothersright behind it: “Downtown” (Petula Clark) and “This Diamond Ring” (Gary Lewis And The Playboys)
Top album: Beatles '65 by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1964

#1 song: “I Want To Hold Your Hand” by The Beatlesright behind it: “You Don't Own Me” (Lesley Gore) and “She Loves You” (The Beatles)
Top album: Meet the Beatles! by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1963

#1 song: “Hey Paula” by Paul and Paularight behind it: “Walk Right In” (The Rooftop Singers) and “Walk Like A Man” (The 4 Seasons)
Top album: The First Family by Vaughn Meaderalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1962

#1 song: “Duke Of Earl” by Gene Chandlerright behind it: “Peppermint Twist - Part I” (Joey Dee & the Starliters) and “The Twist” (Chubby Checker)

1961

#1 song: “Calcutta” by Lawrence Welk And His Orchestraright behind it: “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” (The Shirelles) and “Shop Around” (The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson))
In space: Venera 1 launches

1960

#1 song: “Teen Angel” by Mark Dinningright behind it: “Running Bear” (Johnny Preston) and “Handy Man” (Jimmy Jones)

the late 1950s

1959

#1 song: “Stagger Lee” by Lloyd Priceright behind it: “16 Candles” (The Crests) and “Donna” (Ritchie Valens)

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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