February 21
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent February 21, and then every February 21 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 “Not Like Us”: “Luther” (Kendrick Lamar & SZA) and “TV Off” (Kendrick Lamar Featuring Lefty Gunplay).
GNX is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- New games
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Your February 21
On February 21, 2025, “Not Like Us” was #1.
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every other February 21, back to 1959
Right behind “Lovin On Me”: “Texas Hold 'Em” (Beyonce) and “Carnival” (¥$: Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign).
Right behind “Flowers”: “Kill Bill” (SZA) and “Creepin'” (Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage).
SOS is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2023
- New games
- Atomic Heart
2022
Right behind “We Don't Talk About Bruno”: “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals) and “Easy On Me” (Adele).
Encanto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also on Spotify, YouTube.
2021
Right behind “Drivers License”: “34+35” (Ariana Grande) and “Calling My Phone” (Lil Tjay Featuring 6LACK).
Dangerous: The Double Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- New games
- 0 A.D.
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
- Most read on Wikipedia
United States Senate, Upper house of the US Congress
Right behind “7 Rings”: “Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored” (Ariana Grande) and “Thank U, Next” (Ariana Grande).
Thank U, Next is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
Jussie Smollett, American actor (born 1982)American actor Jussie Smollett is arrested for filing a false police report about an alleged hate crime.- New games
- SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy
Right behind “God's Plan”: “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran) and “Finesse” (Bruno Mars & Cardi B).
Black Panther: The Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- Most read on Wikipedia
Billy Graham, American Baptist evangelist (1918–2018)died February 21
Right behind “Shape Of You”: “Bad And Boujee” (Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert) and “I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)” (Zayn / Taylor Swift).
I Decided. is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- New games
- Halo Wars 2 · Night in the Woods · Berserk and the Band of the Hawk
the 2010s
Right behind “Love Yourself”: “Stressed Out” (twenty one pilots) and “Sorry” (Justin Bieber).
Evol is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- Launched
- Samsung Galaxy S7
Right behind “Uptown Funk!”: “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran) and “Take Me To Church” (Hozier).
2014
Right behind “Dark Horse”: “Happy” (Pharrell Williams) and “Talk Dirty” (Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz).
Now 49 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2014
2013
Right behind “Thrift Shop”: “Locked Out Of Heaven” (Bruno Mars) and “Scream & Shout” (will.i.am & Britney Spears).
All That Echoes is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Counter-Strike: Condition Zero · Year Walk
Right behind “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)”: “Set Fire To The Rain” (Adele) and “We Are Young” (fun. Featuring Janelle Monae).
21 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Asura's Wrath · Syndicate
Right behind “Born This Way”: “Firework” (Katy Perry) and “Grenade” (Bruno Mars).
Right behind “TiK ToK”: “We Are The World 25: For Haiti” (Artists For Haiti) and “Imma Be” (The Black Eyed Peas).
the 2000s
Right behind “Crack A Bottle”: “Heartless” (Kanye West) and “Just Dance” (Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donis).
The Fray is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- MySims Kingdom
Right behind “Low”: “With You” (Chris Brown) and “Don't Stop The Music” (Rihanna).
Sleep Through the Static is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
Right behind “Say It Right”: “Irreplaceable” (Beyonce) and “The Sweet Escape” (Gwen Stefani Featuring Akon).
Infinity on High is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- Syobon Action
Right behind “Check On It”: “You're Beautiful” (James Blunt) and “Grillz” (Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp).
Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
Right behind “Let Me Love You”: “Candy Shop” (50 Cent Featuring Olivia) and “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” (Green Day).
Seventeen Days is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- Sonic Jump
Right behind “Slow Jamz”: “Yeah!” (Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris) and “The Way You Move” (OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown).
When the Sun Goes Down is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “All I Have”: “In Da Club” (50 Cent) and “Mesmerize” (Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti).
Get Rich or Die Tryin' is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
- New games
- Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
Right behind “Always On Time”: “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback) and “U Got It Bad” (Usher).
J to tha L-O!: The Remixes is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Stutter”: “It Wasn't Me” (Shaggy Feat. Ricardo "RikRok" Ducent) and “Love Don't Cost A Thing” (Jennifer Lopez).
Hot Shot is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2001
- Award night
- 43rd Annual Grammy Awards: Two Against Nature wins Album of the Year
Right behind “I Knew I Loved You”: “Thank God I Found You” (Mariah Carey Featuring Joe & 98 Degrees) and “Amazed” (Lonestar).
the 1990s
Right behind “Angel Of Mine”: “Believe” (Cher) and “Heartbreak Hotel” (Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price).
1998
Right behind “Nice & Slow”: “Together Again” (Janet) and “Truly Madly Deeply” (Savage Garden).
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Wannabe”: “Un-Break My Heart” (Toni Braxton) and “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down” (Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase)).
Tragic Kingdom is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1997
- New games
- Soviet Strike
Right behind “One Sweet Day”: “Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Mary J. Blige) and “Missing” (Everything But The Girl).
Right behind “Take A Bow”: “Creep” (TLC) and “On Bended Knee” (Boyz II Men).
Right behind “The Power Of Love”: “The Sign” (Ace Of Base) and “Whatta Man” (Salt-N-Pepa Featuring En Vogue).
Right behind “I Will Always Love You”: “A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)” (Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle) and “Ordinary World” (Duran Duran).
The Bodyguard is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1993
- New games
- Star Fox
Right behind “I'm Too Sexy”: “To Be With You” (Mr. Big) and “I Love Your Smile” (Shanice).
Right behind “All The Man That I Need”: “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” (C+C Music Factory) and “One More Try” (Timmy T.).
To the Extreme is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1991
- New games
- King's Bounty · Adventures of Lolo · Adventures of Lolo 2
Right behind “Opposites Attract”: “Escapade” (Janet Jackson) and “Dangerous” (Roxette).
the 1980s
Right behind “Straight Up”: “Lost In Your Eyes” (Debbie Gibson) and “Wild Thing” (Tone-Loc).
Appetite for Destruction is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1989
- New games
- Wizardry III: Legacy of Llylgamyn
Right behind “Father Figure”: “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” (Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield) and “She's Like The Wind” (Patrick Swayze (Featuring Wendy Fraser)).
Right behind “Livin' On A Prayer”: “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” (The Georgia Satellites) and “Will You Still Love Me?” (Chicago).
Right behind “How Will I Know”: “Kyrie” (Mr. Mister) and “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” (Billy Ocean).
Promise is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1986
- New games
- Super Mario Bros. · The Legend of Zelda · Baseball
Right behind “Careless Whisper”: “Lover Boy” (Billy Ocean) and “Easy Lover” (Philip Bailey With Phil Collins).
Right behind “Jump”: “Karma Chameleon” (Culture Club) and “99 Luftballons” (Nena).
Right behind “Baby, Come To Me”: “Shame On The Moon” (Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band) and “Stray Cat Strut” (Stray Cats).
Right behind “Centerfold”: “Open Arms” (Journey) and “I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)” (Daryl Hall John Oates).
Right behind “9 To 5”: “I Love A Rainy Night” (Eddie Rabbitt) and “Celebration” (Kool & The Gang).
Right behind “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”: “Do That To Me One More Time” (Captain & Tennille) and “Yes, I'm Ready” (Teri DeSario With K.C.).
the 1970s
Right behind “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?”: “Fire” (The Pointer Sisters) and “A Little More Love” (Olivia Newton-John).
Blondes Have More Fun is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Stayin' Alive”: “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water” (Andy Gibb) and “Just The Way You Are” (Billy Joel).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “New Kid In Town”: “Evergreen (Love Theme From "A Star Is Born")” (Barbra Streisand) and “Blinded By The Light” (Manfred Mann's Earth Band).
Right behind “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”: “Theme From S.W.A.T.” (Rhythm Heritage) and “You Sexy Thing” (Hot Chocolate).
Right behind “Pick Up The Pieces”: “Best Of My Love” (Eagles) and “Some Kind Of Wonderful” (Grand Funk).
Right behind “The Way We Were”: “Seasons In The Sun” (Terry Jacks) and “Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)” (Aretha Franklin).
Right behind “Killing Me Softly With His Song”: “Dueling Banjos” (Deliverance/Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandell) and “Crocodile Rock” (Elton John).
The World Is a Ghetto is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Without You”: “Hurting Each Other” (Carpenters) and “Precious And Few” (Climax).
Right behind “One Bad Apple”: “Mama's Pearl” (Jackson 5) and “Knock Three Times” (Dawn).
1970
Right behind “Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star”: “Hey There Lonely Girl” (Eddie Holman) and “Bridge Over Troubled Water” (Simon & Garfunkel).
the 1960s
1969
Right behind “Everyday People”: “Crimson And Clover” (Tommy James And The Shondells) and “Build Me Up Buttercup” (The Foundations).
1968
Right behind “Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu)”: “(Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls” (Dionne Warwick) and “Spooky” (Classics IV).
Magical Mystery Tour is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Kind Of A Drag”: “Love Is Here And Now You're Gone” (The Supremes) and “Ruby Tuesday” (The Rolling Stones).
1966
Right behind “These Boots Are Made For Walkin'”: “Lightnin' Strikes” (Lou Christie) and “The Ballad Of The Green Berets” (SSgt Barry Sadler).
Whipped Cream and Other Delights is also on Spotify, YouTube.
Right behind “This Diamond Ring”: “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” (The Righteous Brothers) and “My Girl” (The Temptations).
Right behind “I Want To Hold Your Hand”: “She Loves You” (The Beatles) and “Dawn (Go Away)” (The 4 Seasons).
Right behind “Hey Paula”: “Ruby Baby” (Dion) and “Walk Like A Man” (The 4 Seasons).
1962
Right behind “Duke Of Earl”: “The Wanderer” (Dion) and “Norman” (Sue Thompson).
1961
Right behind “Pony Time”: “Calcutta” (Lawrence Welk And His Orchestra) and “There's A Moon Out Tonight” (The Capris).
Right behind “The Theme From "A Summer Place"”: “Teen Angel” (Mark Dinning) and “Handy Man” (Jimmy Jones).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Stagger Lee”: “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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