February 2
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent February 2, and then every February 2 back to 1959: the song at #1 that week, the album everyone was playing, and the movie leading the box office.
the most recent one
Right behind “4X4”: “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars) and “APT.” (ROSE & Bruno Mars).
Debí Tirar Más Fotos is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Royal Rumble, WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming event
- Award night
- 67th Annual Grammy Awards: Cowboy Carter wins Album of the Year
Your February 2
On February 2, 2025, “4X4” was #1.
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- iTunes Staff Favorites
- Apps for Writers
- Dear Diary
In the App Store since 2011
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every other February 2, back to 1959
Right behind “Lovin On Me”: “Cruel Summer” (Taylor Swift) and “Greedy” (Tate McRae).
American Dream is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
Poonam Pandey, Indian media personality and actress (born 1991)
Right behind “Flowers”: “Kill Bill” (SZA) and “Anti-Hero” (Taylor Swift).
SOS is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- New games
- The Pathless
2022
Right behind “We Don't Talk About Bruno”: “Easy On Me” (Adele) and “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals).
Encanto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also on Spotify, YouTube.
Right behind “Drivers License”: “Mood” (24kGoldn Featuring iann dior) and “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd).
Dangerous: The Double Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Dustin Diamond, American actor and comedian (1977–2021)died February 1
2020
Right behind “The Box”: “Life Is Good” (Future Featuring Drake) and “Circles” (Post Malone).
Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2020
- In sports
- Super Bowl LIV: Kansas City Chiefs
2019
Right behind “7 Rings”: “Without Me” (Halsey) and “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee).
Future Hndrxx Presents: The Wizrd is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “God's Plan”: “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran) and “Havana” (Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug).
Mania is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- New games
- EA Sports UFC 3
2017
Right behind “Bad And Boujee”: “Shape Of You” (Ed Sheeran) and “Black Beatles” (Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane).
Starboy is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- Most read on Wikipedia
Milo Yiannopoulos, British political commentator (born 1984)- New games
- Fire Emblem Heroes
the 2010s
Right behind “Sorry”: “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber) and “Hello” (Adele).
Death of a Bachelor is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- Most read on Wikipedia
Iowa caucuses, United States electoral event
2015
Right behind “Uptown Funk!”: “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran) and “Take Me To Church” (Hozier).
American Beauty/American Psycho is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Torchlight II
2014
Right behind “Dark Horse”: “Timber” (Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha) and “Counting Stars” (OneRepublic).
Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2014
- In sports
- Super Bowl XLVIII: Seattle Seahawks
Right behind “Thrift Shop”: “Locked Out Of Heaven” (Bruno Mars) and “Ho Hey” (The Lumineers).
Right behind “Set Fire To The Rain”: “We Found Love” (Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris) and “Good Feeling” (Flo Rida).
21 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Right behind “Grenade”: “Firework” (Katy Perry) and “Black And Yellow” (Wiz Khalifa).
Right behind “TiK ToK”: “Today Was A Fairytale” (Taylor Swift) and “Bad Romance” (Lady Gaga).
Hope for Haiti Now is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- New games
- Star Trek Online
the 2000s
Right behind “My Life Would Suck Without You”: “Just Dance” (Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donis) and “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” (Beyonce).
2008
Right behind “Low”: “No One” (Alicia Keys) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic).
Right behind “Irreplaceable”: “This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race” (Fall Out Boy) and “Say It Right” (Nelly Furtado).
Daughtry is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- Bonanza Bros.
Right behind “Check On It”: “Grillz” (Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp) and “Run It!” (Chris Brown).
Unpredictable is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2006
- New games
- Metroid Fusion · Tourist Trophy
Right behind “Let Me Love You”: “1, 2 Step” (Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott) and “Lovers And Friends” (Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris).
Right behind “Hey Ya!”: “The Way You Move” (OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown) and “Slow Jamz” (Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx).
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2004
- First aired
- Paranoia Agent premieres
Right behind “All I Have”: “Bump, Bump, Bump” (B2K & P. Diddy) and “Beautiful” (Christina Aguilera).
Come Away with Me is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
- New games
- Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome
Right behind “U Got It Bad”: “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback) and “Always On Time” (Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti).
Right behind “It Wasn't Me”: “Independent Women Part I” (Destiny's Child) and “Ms. Jackson” (OutKast).
Right behind “I Knew I Loved You”: “What A Girl Wants” (Christina Aguilera) and “Smooth” (Santana Featuring Rob Thomas).
the 1990s
Right behind “...Baby One More Time”: “Angel Of Mine” (Monica) and “Have You Ever?” (Brandy).
1998
Right behind “Together Again”: “Nice & Slow” (Usher) and “How Do I Live” (LeAnn Rimes).
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1998
- New games
- Age of Empires
Right behind “Un-Break My Heart”: “Don't Let Go (Love)” (En Vogue) and “I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")” (R. Kelly).
Right behind “One Sweet Day”: “Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Whitney Houston) and “Missing” (Everything But The Girl).
Right behind “Creep”: “On Bended Knee” (Boyz II Men) and “Another Night” (Real McCoy).
Right behind “All For Love”: “Hero” (Mariah Carey) and “The Power Of Love” (Celine Dion).
Music Box is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1994
- New games
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Right behind “I Will Always Love You”: “If I Ever Fall In Love” (Shai) and “A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)” (Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle).
Right behind “I'm Too Sexy”: “I Love Your Smile” (Shanice) and “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me” (George Michael/Elton John).
Right behind “The First Time”: “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” (C+C Music Factory) and “Love Will Never Do (Without You)” (Janet Jackson).
Right behind “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You”: “Opposites Attract” (Paula Abdul (Duet With The Wild Pair)) and “Downtown Train” (Rod Stewart).
Forever Your Girl is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1990
- New games
- Super Contra
the 1980s
Right behind “When I'm With You”: “Straight Up” (Paula Abdul) and “When The Children Cry” (White Lion).
Right behind “Could've Been”: “Hazy Shade Of Winter” (The Bangles) and “Need You Tonight” (INXS).
Right behind “Open Your Heart”: “At This Moment” (Billy Vera & The Beaters) and “Livin' On A Prayer” (Bon Jovi).
Right behind “That's What Friends Are For”: “Burning Heart” (Survivor) and “I'm Your Man” (Wham!).
Right behind “I Want To Know What Love Is”: “Easy Lover” (Philip Bailey With Phil Collins) and “Careless Whisper” (Wham! Featuring George Michael).
1984
Right behind “Karma Chameleon”: “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” (Yes) and “Talking In Your Sleep” (The Romantics).
Right behind “Africa”: “Down Under” (Men At Work) and “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye).
Right behind “Centerfold”: “I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)” (Daryl Hall John Oates) and “Waiting For A Girl Like You” (Foreigner).
Right behind “Celebration”: “The Tide Is High” (Blondie) and “I Love A Rainy Night” (Eddie Rabbitt).
Right behind “Rock With You”: “Do That To Me One More Time” (Captain & Tennille) and “Coward Of The County” (Kenny Rogers).
the 1970s
Right behind “Le Freak”: “Y.M.C.A.” (Village People) and “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” (Rod Stewart).
Briefcase Full of Blues is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Stayin' Alive”: “Short People” (Randy Newman) and “Baby Come Back” (Player).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Torn Between Two Lovers”: “Car Wash” (Rose Royce) and “Dazz” (Brick).
Right behind “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”: “Love To Love You Baby” (Donna Summer) and “You Sexy Thing” (Hot Chocolate).
Right behind “Fire”: “You're No Good” (Linda Ronstadt) and “Boogie On Reggae Woman” (Stevie Wonder).
Right behind “The Way We Were”: “You're Sixteen” (Ringo Starr) and “Love's Theme” (Love Unlimited Orchestra).
You Don't Mess Around with Jim is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Crocodile Rock”: “You're So Vain” (Carly Simon) and “Superstition” (Stevie Wonder).
Right behind “American Pie (Parts I & II)”: “Let's Stay Together” (Al Green) and “Brand New Key” (Melanie).
Right behind “Knock Three Times”: “One Bad Apple” (The Osmonds) and “My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity” (George Harrison).
All Things Must Pass is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Venus”: “I Want You Back” (Jackson 5) and “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” (B.J. Thomas).
the 1960s
Right behind “Crimson And Clover”: “Everyday People” (Sly & The Family Stone) and “Worst That Could Happen” (Brooklyn Bridge).
Right behind “Green Tambourine”: “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” (John Fred And The Playboys) and “Chain Of Fools” (Aretha Franklin).
Magical Mystery Tour is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “I'm A Believer”: “Georgy Girl” (The Seekers) and “Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron” (The Royal Guardsmen).
Right behind “My Love”: “Barbara Ann” (The Beach Boys) and “No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)” (The T-Bones).
Right behind “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'”: “Downtown” (Petula Clark) and “The Name Game” (Shirley Ellis).
1964
Right behind “I Want To Hold Your Hand”: “You Don't Own Me” (Lesley Gore) and “Out Of Limits” (The Marketts).
Right behind “Walk Right In”: “Hey Paula” (Paul and Paula) and “The Night Has A Thousand Eyes” (Bobby Vee).
1962
Right behind “Peppermint Twist - Part I”: “Can't Help Falling In Love” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “The Twist” (Chubby Checker).
1961
Right behind “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”: “Calcutta” (Lawrence Welk And His Orchestra) and “Exodus” (Ferrante & Teicher).
1960
Right behind “Teen Angel”: “Running Bear” (Johnny Preston) and “Where Or When” (Dion & The Belmonts).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”: “The All American Boy” (Bill Parsons) 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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