February 29
on this day, year by year
Here is February 29 year by year, back to 1960: 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.
2024
- #1 song
“Texas Hold 'Em” by Beyonceright behind it: “Lovin On Me” (Jack Harlow) and “Lose Control” (Teddy Swims)- Top album
- Vultures 1 by ¥$also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Dune: Part Two
- On Netflix
- Avatar: The Last Airbender
- Most read on Wikipedia
Richard Lewis, American stand-up comedian (1947–2024)died February 27- New games
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
2020
- #1 song
- “The Box” by Roddy Ricchright behind it: “Life Is Good” (Future Featuring Drake) and “Circles” (Post Malone)
- In theaters
- The Invisible Man
- Most read on Wikipedia
United States Senate, Upper house of the US Congress
2016
- #1 song
“Work” by Rihanna Featuring Drakeright behind it: “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber) and “Stressed Out” (twenty one pilots)- In theaters
- Deadpool
- Most read on Wikipedia
Steve Blake, American basketball player (born 1980)
2012
- #1 song
“Part Of Me” by Katy Perryright behind it: “Set Fire To The Rain” (Adele) and “I Will Always Love You” (Whitney Houston)- In theaters
- Act of Valor
- New games
- Wakfu · Microsoft Flight
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
- Semi-Pro
- New games
- Persona 3 · Lost Odyssey · Asterix at the Olympic Games
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
- The Passion of the Christ
- Award night
- 76th Academy Awards: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King wins Best Picture
2000
- #1 song
“Amazed” by Lonestarright behind it: “I Knew I Loved You” (Savage Garden) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill)- Top album
- Supernatural by Santanaalso on Spotify, YouTube
- In theaters
- The Whole Nine Yards
- New games
- Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed · Thief II · Pokémon Stadium
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 “Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Brandy)- Top album
- All Eyez on Me by 2Pacalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Up Close & Personal
- New games
- Civilization II · Abuse · Descent II
the 1990s
1992
- #1 song
“To Be With You” by Mr. Bigright behind it: “I'm Too Sexy” (Right Said Fred) and “I Love Your Smile” (Shanice)- In theaters
- Wayne's World
the 1980s
1988
- #1 song
“Father Figure” by George Michaelright behind it: “Never Gonna Give You Up” (Rick Astley) and “She's Like The Wind” (Patrick Swayze (Featuring Wendy Fraser))- In theaters
- Good Morning, Vietnam
- New games
- Aleste · Space Harrier 3-D
1984
- #1 song
“Jump” by Van Halenright behind it: “99 Luftballons” (Nena) and “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” (Cyndi Lauper)- In theaters
- Footloose
1980
- #1 song
“Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queenright behind it: “Yes, I'm Ready” (Teri DeSario With K.C.) and “Do That To Me One More Time” (Captain & Tennille)- In theaters
- Cruising
the 1970s
1976
- #1 song
“Love Machine (Part 1)” by The Miraclesright behind it: “All By Myself” (Eric Carmen) and “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” (The 4 Seasons)
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
the 1960s
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 “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay” (Otis Redding)
- Top album
- Blooming Hits by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestraalso 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)
1960
- #1 song
“The Theme From "A Summer Place"” by Percy Faith And His Orchestraright behind it: “Handy Man” (Jimmy Jones) and “He'll Have To Go” (Jim Reeves)
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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