February 19

on this day, year by year

Black Panther: The Album (2018) album cover

Sleep Through the Static (2008) album cover

Here is February 19 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 19? Find your year:

2025

#1 song: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamarright behind it: “Luther” (Kendrick Lamar & SZA) and “TV Off” (Kendrick Lamar Featuring Lefty Gunplay)
Top album: GNX by Kendrick Lamaralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Captain America: Brave New World
On Netflix: American Murder: Gabby Petito

2024

#1 song: “Lovin On Me” by Jack Harlowright behind it: “Texas Hold 'Em” (Beyonce) and “Carnival” (¥$: Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign)
Top album: Vultures 1 by ¥$also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Bob Marley: One Love
On Netflix: Avatar: The Last Airbender

2023

#1 song: “Flowers” by Miley Cyrusright behind it: “Kill Bill” (SZA) and “Creepin'” (Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage)
Top album: SOS by SZAalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
On Netflix: You
Most read on Wikipedia: Mac McClung, American basketball player (born 1999)

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: “Do We Have A Problem?” (Nicki Minaj X Lil Baby) and “Easy On Me” (Adele)
Top album: Encanto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Uncharted
On Netflix: Inventing Anna
Most read on Wikipedia: Anna Sorokin, Russian-born German fraudster (born 1991)

2021

#1 song: “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigoright behind it: “Up” (Cardi B) 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
Most read on Wikipedia: Agatha Harkness, Marvel Comics fictional character

2020

#1 song: “The Box” by Roddy Ricchright behind it: “Life Is Good” (Future Featuring Drake) and “Circles” (Post Malone)
Top album: Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial by Roddy Ricchalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Sonic the Hedgehog
Most read on Wikipedia: United States Senate, Upper house of the US Congress

2019

#1 song: “7 Rings” by Ariana Granderight behind it: “Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored” (Ariana Grande) and “Thank U, Next” (Ariana Grande)
Top album: Thank U, Next by Ariana Grandealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Alita: Battle Angel
Most read on Wikipedia: Karl Lagerfeld, German fashion designer (1933–2019)died February 19
New games: Devotion

2018

#1 song: “God's Plan” by Drakeright behind it: “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran) and “Finesse” (Bruno Mars & Cardi B)
Top album: Black Panther: The Album by Kendrick Lamaralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Black Panther
Most read on Wikipedia: Sylvester Stallone, American actor and filmmaker (born 1946)

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: I Decided. by Big Seanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Lego Batman Movie

2016

#1 song: “Pillowtalk” by Zaynright behind it: “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber) and “Sorry” (Justin Bieber)
Top album: Anti by Rihannaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Deadpool

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: “Happy” (Pharrell Williams) and “Talk Dirty” (Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz)
Top album: Now 49 by Various Artistsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Lego Movie

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: All That Echoes by Josh Grobanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: A Good Day to Die Hard
New games: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance · Crysis 3 · March of the Eagles

2012

#1 song: “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” by Kelly Clarksonright behind it: “Set Fire To The Rain” (Adele) and “We Are Young” (fun. Featuring Janelle Monae)
Top album: 21 by Adelealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Safe House

2011

#1 song: “Black And Yellow” by Wiz Khalifaright behind it: “Grenade” (Bruno Mars) and “Firework” (Katy Perry)
Top album: Pink Friday by Nicki Minajalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Unknown

2010

#1 song: “TiK ToK” by Ke$haright behind it: “Imma Be” (The Black Eyed Peas) and “Need You Now” (Lady Antebellum)
Top album: Need You Now by Lady Aalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Shutter Island
New games: Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth · Guitar Hero: Van Halen

the 2000s

2009

#1 song: “Crack A Bottle” by Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Centright behind it: “Heartless” (Kanye West) and “Just Dance” (Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donis)
Top album: The Fray by The Frayalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Madea Goes to Jail
New games: Dead Rising · Metroid Prime · Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

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: Sleep Through the Static by Jack Johnsonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Jumper
New games: Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney · Dragon Quest Swords

2007

#1 song: “Say It Right” by Nelly Furtadoright behind it: “Irreplaceable” (Beyonce) and “The Sweet Escape” (Gwen Stefani Featuring Akon)
Top album: Infinity on High by Fall Out Boyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Ghost Rider
New games: Donkey Kong Country

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: Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George by Jack Johnson & Friendsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Eight Below

2005

#1 song: “Let Me Love You” by Marioright behind it: “1, 2 Step” (Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott) and “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” (Green Day)
Top album: The Documentary by The Gamealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Hitch

2004

#1 song: “Slow Jamz” by Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxxright behind it: “Yeah!” (Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris) and “The Way You Move” (OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown)
Top album: When the Sun Goes Down by Kenny Chesneyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: 50 First Dates
New games: Shadow Hearts: Covenant

2003

#1 song: “All I Have” by Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool Jright behind it: “In Da Club” (50 Cent) and “Mesmerize” (Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti)
Top album: Get Rich or Die Tryin' by 50 Centalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Daredevil

2002

#1 song: “Always On Time” by Ja Rule Featuring Ashantiright behind it: “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback) and “U Got It Bad” (Usher)
Top album: J to tha L-O!: The Remixes by Jennifer Lopezalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: John Q.

2001

#1 song: “Stutter” by Joe Featuring Mystikalright behind it: “It Wasn't Me” (Shaggy Feat. Ricardo "RikRok" Ducent) and “Love Don't Cost A Thing” (Jennifer Lopez)
Top album: Hot Shot by Shaggyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Hannibal
New games: Star Wars: Starfighter

2000

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

the 1990s

1999

#1 song: “Angel Of Mine” by Monicaright behind it: “...Baby One More Time” (Britney Spears) and “Believe” (Cher)
Top album: …Baby One More Time by Britney Spearsalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Payback

1998

#1 song: “Nice & Slow” by Usherright behind it: “Together Again” (Janet) and “Truly Madly Deeply” (Savage Garden)
Top album: Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture by James Horneralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Titanic

1997

#1 song: “Wannabe” by Spice Girlsright behind it: “Un-Break My Heart” (Toni Braxton) and “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down” (Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase))
Top album: Tragic Kingdom by No Doubtalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Dante's Peak

1996

#1 song: “One Sweet Day” by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Menright behind it: “Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Mary J. Blige) and “Missing” (Everything But The Girl)
Top album: Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissettealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Broken Arrow

1995

#1 song: “Take A Bow” by Madonnaright behind it: “Creep” (TLC) and “On Bended Knee” (Boyz II Men)
Top album: The Hits by Garth Brooksalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Brady Bunch Movie

1994

#1 song: “The Power Of Love” by Celine Dionright behind it: “All For Love” (Bryan Adams/Rod Stewart/Sting) and “The Sign” (Ace Of Base)
Top album: Kickin' It Up by John Michael Montgomeryalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: On Deadly Ground
New games: Wario's Woods

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 “Ordinary World” (Duran Duran)
Top album: The Bodyguard by Whitney Houstonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Groundhog Day

1992

#1 song: “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fredright behind it: “To Be With You” (Mr. Big) and “I Love Your Smile” (Shanice)
Top album: Nevermind by Nirvanaalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Wayne's World

1991

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

1990

#1 song: “Opposites Attract” by Paula Abdul (Duet With The Wild Pair)right behind it: “Escapade” (Janet Jackson) and “Dangerous” (Roxette)
Top album: Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdulalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Driving Miss Daisy

the 1980s

1989

#1 song: “Straight Up” by Paula Abdulright behind it: “Lost In Your Eyes” (Debbie Gibson) and “Wild Thing” (Tone-Loc)
Top album: Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Rosesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The 'Burbs

1988

#1 song: “Seasons Change” by Exposeright behind it: “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” (Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield) and “Could've Been” (Tiffany)
Top album: Faith by George Michaelalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Good Morning, Vietnam

1987

#1 song: “Livin' On A Prayer” by Bon Joviright behind it: “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” (The Georgia Satellites) and “Will You Still Love Me?” (Chicago)
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: “Kyrie” (Mr. Mister) and “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” (Billy Ocean)
Top album: Promise by Sadealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Down and Out in Beverly Hills
In space: Mir launches

1985

#1 song: “Careless Whisper” by Wham! Featuring George Michaelright behind it: “Lover Boy” (Billy Ocean) 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: “Jump” by Van Halenright behind it: “Karma Chameleon” (Culture Club) and “99 Luftballons” (Nena)
Top album: Thriller by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Footloose

1983

#1 song: “Baby, Come To Me” by Patti Austin A Duet With James Ingramright behind it: “Down Under” (Men At Work) and “Shame On The Moon” (Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band)
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: “9 To 5” by Dolly Partonright behind it: “I Love A Rainy Night” (Eddie Rabbitt) and “Celebration” (Kool & The Gang)
Top album: Hi Infidelity by REO Speedwagonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Fort Apache, The Bronx

1980

#1 song: “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queenright behind it: “Do That To Me One More Time” (Captain & Tennille) and “Yes, I'm Ready” (Teri DeSario With K.C.)
Top album: The Wall by Pink Floydalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Cruising

the 1970s

1979

#1 song: “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” by Rod Stewartright behind it: “Fire” (The Pointer Sisters) 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: Saturday Night Fever

1977

#1 song: “Blinded By The Light” by Manfred Mann's Earth Bandright behind it: “New Kid In Town” (Eagles) and “Torn Between Two Lovers” (Mary Macgregor)
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: “Theme From S.W.A.T.” (Rhythm Heritage) and “You Sexy Thing” (Hot Chocolate)
Top album: Desire by Bob Dylanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1975

#1 song: “Pick Up The Pieces” by AWBright behind it: “Best Of My Love” (Eagles) and “Some Kind Of Wonderful” (Grand Funk)
Top album: AWB by Average White Bandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1974

#1 song: “The Way We Were” by Barbra Streisandright behind it: “Seasons In The Sun” (Terry Jacks) and “Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)” (Aretha Franklin)
Top album: Planet Waves by Bob Dylanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1973

#1 song: “Killing Me Softly With His Song” by Roberta Flackright behind it: “Dueling Banjos” (Deliverance/Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandell) and “Crocodile Rock” (Elton John)
Top album: The World Is a Ghetto by Waralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1972

#1 song: “Without You” by Nilssonright behind it: “Let's Stay Together” (Al Green) and “Hurting Each Other” (Carpenters)
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: Jesus Christ Superstar by Various Artistsalso 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: “Hey There Lonely Girl” (Eddie Holman) and “Bridge Over Troubled Water” (Simon & Garfunkel)
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 “Build Me Up Buttercup” (The Foundations)
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: “(Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls” (Dionne Warwick) 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: “Love Is Here And Now You're Gone” (The Supremes) and “Ruby Tuesday” (The Rolling Stones)
Top album: More of The Monkees by Colgemsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1966

#1 song: “Lightnin' Strikes” by Lou Christieright behind it: “These Boots Are Made For Walkin'” (Nancy Sinatra) and “Uptight (Everything's Alright)” (Stevie Wonder)
Top album: Whipped Cream and Other Delights by Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brassalso on Spotify, YouTube

1965

#1 song: “This Diamond Ring” by Gary Lewis And The Playboysright behind it: “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” (The Righteous Brothers) and “Downtown” (Petula Clark)
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: “She Loves You” (The Beatles) and “Dawn (Go Away)” (The 4 Seasons)
Top album: Meet the Beatles! by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1963

#1 song: “Hey Paula” by Paul and Paularight behind it: “Ruby Baby” (Dion) 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: “The Wanderer” (Dion) and “Norman” (Sue Thompson)

1961

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

1960

#1 song: “The Theme From "A Summer Place"” by Percy Faith And His Orchestraright behind it: “Teen Angel” (Mark Dinning) and “Handy Man” (Jimmy Jones)

the late 1950s

1959

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

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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