February 22

on this day, year by year

Black Panther: The Album (2018) album cover

If You're Reading This It's Too Late (2015) album cover

Sleep Through the Static (2008) album cover

Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George (2006) album cover

Here is February 22 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 22? 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
New games: Sons of the Forest

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: Outer Banks
New games: Horizon Call of the Mountain · Tetris Effect · Digimon World: Next Order

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: “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals) 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: Ukraine, Country in Eastern EuropeAnti-war protesters gather at the Russian Embassy in Berlin, Germany, to oppose President Vladimir Putin's decision to send soldiers to separatist regions in Ukraine.

2021

#1 song: “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigoright behind it: “34+35” (Ariana Grande) and “Calling My Phone” (Lil Tjay Featuring 6LACK)
Top album: Dangerous: The Double Album by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Croods: A New Age
Most read on Wikipedia: Zitkala-Sa, Yankton Dakota writer (1876–1938)

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 CongressSenator Bernie Sanders wins the Nevada Caucus.

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: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Most read on Wikipedia: Steve Irwin, Australian conservationist (1962–2006)
New games: Anthem

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: Billy Graham, American Baptist evangelist (1918–2018)died February 21

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: “Love Yourself” by Justin Bieberright behind it: “Stressed Out” (twenty one pilots) and “Sorry” (Justin Bieber)
Top album: Evol by Futurealso 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: If You're Reading This It's Too Late by Drakealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Fifty Shades of Grey
Award night: 87th Academy Awards: Birdman wins Best Picture

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
New games: Killzone Shadow Fall · Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze · Like a Dragon: Ishin!

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: Identity Thief
New games: Persona 4

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
New games: Sonic Heroes · Michael Jackson: The Experience · Alan Wake's American Nightmare

2011

#1 song: “Born This Way” by Lady Gagaright behind it: “Firework” (Katy Perry) and “Grenade” (Bruno Mars)
Top album: Now 37 by Various Artistsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Unknown
New games: Killzone 3 · Bulletstorm · Space Channel 5: Part 2

2010

#1 song: “TiK ToK” by Ke$haright behind it: “We Are The World 25: For Haiti” (Artists For Haiti) and “Imma Be” (The Black Eyed Peas)
Top album: Soldier of Love by Sadealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Shutter Island

the 2000s

2009

#1 song: “Right Round” by Flo Ridaright behind it: “Dead And Gone” (T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake) and “Crack A Bottle” (Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent)
Top album: Fearless by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Madea Goes to Jail
Award night: 81st Academy Awards: Slumdog Millionaire wins Best Picture

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: Vantage Point
New games: Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity · Imperium Romanum · Godzilla: Unleashed

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: Hotel Dusk: Room 215 · SimCity DS · Excite Truck

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
New games: TOCA Race Driver 3

2005

#1 song: “Let Me Love You” by Marioright behind it: “Candy Shop” (50 Cent Featuring Olivia) and “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” (Green Day)
Top album: Seventeen Days by 3 Doors Downalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Hitch
New games: Gran Turismo 4 · FIFA Street

2004

#1 song: “Yeah!” by Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacrisright behind it: “Slow Jamz” (Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx) and “The Way You Move” (OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown)
Top album: Feels Like Home by Norah Jonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: 50 First Dates

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: Queen of the Damned
New games: Silent Hill 2 · Jet Set Radio Future · Star Trek: Bridge Commander

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: Shadow of Memories

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 “Amazed” (Lonestar)
Top album: Supernatural by Santanaalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Whole Nine Yards

the 1990s

1999

#1 song: “Angel Of Mine” by Monicaright behind it: “Believe” (Cher) and “Heartbreak Hotel” (Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price)
Top album: …Baby One More Time by Britney Spearsalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Payback

1998

#1 song: “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dionright behind it: “Nice & Slow” (Usher) and “Gettin' Jiggy Wit It” (Will Smith)
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: The Empire Strikes Back

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: Rumble in the Bronx
New games: Secret of Evermore · Castlevania: Dracula X

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: “The Sign” (Ace Of Base) and “Whatta Man” (Salt-N-Pepa Featuring En Vogue)
Top album: Toni Braxton by Toni Braxtonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: On Deadly Ground

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
First aired: Babylon 5 premieres

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
New games: Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones

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: “Father Figure” by George Michaelright behind it: “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” (Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield) and “She's Like The Wind” (Patrick Swayze (Featuring Wendy Fraser))
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: “Jacob's Ladder” (Huey Lewis & The News) and “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” (The Georgia Satellites)
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

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
New games: Raid on Bungeling Bay

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: “Shame On The Moon” (Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band) and “Stray Cat Strut” (Stray Cats)
Top album: Thriller by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Tootsie

1982

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

1981

#1 song: “I Love A Rainy Night” by Eddie Rabbittright behind it: “9 To 5” (Dolly Parton) and “Woman” (John Lennon)
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: “New Kid In Town” by Eaglesright behind it: “Evergreen (Love Theme From "A Star Is Born")” (Barbra Streisand) 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: “Theme From S.W.A.T.” by Rhythm Heritageright behind it: “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” (Paul Simon) and “Love Machine (Part 1)” (The Miracles)
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: “Hurting Each Other” (Carpenters) and “Precious And Few” (Climax)
Top album: American Pie by Don McLeanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1971

#1 song: “One Bad Apple” by The Osmondsright behind it: “Mama's Pearl” (Jackson 5) and “Knock Three Times” (Dawn)
Top album: Pearl by Janis Joplinalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1970

#1 song: “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkelright behind it: “Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star” (Sly & The Family Stone) and “Travelin' Band/Who'll Stop The Rain” (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
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: “These Boots Are Made For Walkin'” by Nancy Sinatraright behind it: “Lightnin' Strikes” (Lou Christie) and “The Ballad Of The Green Berets” (SSgt Barry Sadler)
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 “My Girl” (The Temptations)
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: “Pony Time” by Chubby Checkerright behind it: “Calcutta” (Lawrence Welk And His Orchestra) and “There's A Moon Out Tonight” (The Capris)

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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