February 8
on this day, year by year
Here is February 8 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.
2025
- #1 song
“4X4” by Travis Scottright behind it: “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars) and “APT.” (ROSE & Bruno Mars)- In theaters
- Dog Man
- On Netflix
- The Night Agent
2024
- #1 song
“Hiss” by Megan Thee Stallionright behind it: “Lovin On Me” (Jack Harlow) and “Cruel Summer” (Taylor Swift)- Top album
- One Thing at a Time by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube
- In theaters
- Argylle
- On Netflix
- Griselda
- New games
- Helldivers 2
2023
- #1 song
“Flowers” by Miley Cyrusright behind it: “Kill Bill” (SZA) and “Creepin'” (Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage)- Top album
- The Name Chapter: Temptation by Tomorrow X Togetheralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Knock at the Cabin
- On Netflix
- You
- New games
- WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!
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: “Easy On Me” (Adele) and “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals)- In theaters
- Jackass Forever
- On Netflix
- All of Us Are Dead
- Most read on Wikipedia
Eileen Gu, Chinese-American freestyle skier (born 2003)- New games
- Sifu
2021
- #1 song
“Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigoright behind it: “Mood” (24kGoldn Featuring iann dior) and “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd)- Top album
- Dangerous: The Double Album by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- The Little Things
- Most read on Wikipedia
Tom Brady, American football player and commentator (born 1977)
2020
- #1 song
“The Box” by Roddy Ricchright behind it: “Life Is Good” (Future Featuring Drake) and “Circles” (Post Malone)- In theaters
- Birds of Prey
- Most read on Wikipedia
United States Senate, Upper house of the US Congress
2019
- #1 song
“7 Rings” by Ariana Granderight behind it: “Without Me” (Halsey) and “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee)- In theaters
- The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
- New games
- Yo-kai Watch 3
2018
- #1 song
“God's Plan” by Drakeright behind it: “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran) and “Finesse” (Bruno Mars & Cardi B)- Top album
- Culture II by Migosalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Fifty Shades Freed
- New games
- Rust · Dynasty Warriors 9 · Civilization VI: Rise and Fall
the 2010s
2017
- #1 song
“Bad And Boujee” by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vertright behind it: “Shape Of You” (Ed Sheeran) and “Closer” (The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey)- In theaters
- Split
2016
- #1 song
“Love Yourself” by Justin Bieberright behind it: “Sorry” (Justin Bieber) and “Stressed Out” (twenty one pilots)- In theaters
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- New games
- FNaF World
2015
- #1 song
“Uptown Funk!” by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Marsright behind it: “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran) and “Take Me To Church” (Hozier)- In theaters
- The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
- First aired
- Better Call Saul premieres
- Award night
- 57th Annual Grammy Awards: Morning Phase wins Album of the Year
2014
- #1 song
“Dark Horse” by Katy Perry Featuring Juicy Jright behind it: “Timber” (Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha) and “Counting Stars” (OneRepublic)- In theaters
- The Lego Movie
2013
- #1 song
“Thrift Shop” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanzright behind it: “Locked Out Of Heaven” (Bruno Mars) and “Ho Hey” (The Lumineers)- Top album
- Set You Free by Gary Allanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Identity Thief
2012
- #1 song
- “Set Fire To The Rain” by Adeleright behind it: “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” (Kelly Clarkson) and “We Found Love” (Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris)
- In theaters
- Chronicle
2011
- #1 song
“Grenade” by Bruno Marsright behind it: “F**kin' Perfect” (P!nk) and “Firework” (Katy Perry)- Top album
- Mission Bell by Amos Leealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- The Roommate
2010
- #1 song
- “TiK ToK” by Ke$haright behind it: “Bad Romance” (Lady Gaga) and “BedRock” (Young Money Featuring Lloyd)
- Top album
- Need You Now by Lady Aalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Dear John
the 2000s
2009
- #1 song
“My Life Would Suck Without You” by Kelly Clarksonright behind it: “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” (Beyonce) and “Heartless” (Kanye West)- Top album
- Working on a Dream by Bruce Springsteenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- He's Just Not That Into You
- Award night
- 51st Annual Grammy Awards: Raising Sand wins Album of the Year
2008
- #1 song
“Low” by Flo Rida Featuring T-Painright behind it: “No One” (Alicia Keys) and “With You” (Chris Brown)- In theaters
- Fool's Gold
2007
- #1 song
“Irreplaceable” by Beyonceright behind it: “This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race” (Fall Out Boy) and “Say It Right” (Nelly Furtado)- Top album
- Late Night Special by Pretty Rickyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Norbit
- New games
- Avatar: The Last Airbender · Rampage · Cooking Mama: Cook Off
2006
- #1 song
“Check On It” by Beyonce Featuring Slim Thugright behind it: “Grillz” (Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp) and “Be Without You” (Mary J. Blige)- In theaters
- When a Stranger Calls
- Award night
- 48th Annual Grammy Awards: How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb wins Album of the Year
- New games
- Chibi-Robo!
2005
- #1 song
“Let Me Love You” by Marioright behind it: “1, 2 Step” (Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott) and “Soldier” (Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. & Lil Wayne)- Top album
- Be as You Are (Songs from an Old Blue Chair) by Kenny Chesneyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Boogeyman
- Launched
- Google Maps
2004
- #1 song
“The Way You Move” by OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brownright behind it: “Slow Jamz” (Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx) and “Hey Ya!” (OutKast)- In theaters
- Barbershop 2: Back in Business
- Award night
- 46th Annual Grammy Awards: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below wins Album of the Year
2003
- #1 song
“All I Have” by Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool Jright behind it: “Bump, Bump, Bump” (B2K & P. Diddy) and “Beautiful” (Christina Aguilera)- Top album
Come Away with Me by Norah Jonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
2002
- #1 song
“U Got It Bad” by Usherright behind it: “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback) and “Always On Time” (Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti)- In theaters
- Collateral Damage
- In sports
- 2002 Winter Olympics
- New games
- Frozen Bubble
2001
- #1 song
“It Wasn't Me” by Shaggy Feat. Ricardo "RikRok" Ducentright behind it: “Ms. Jackson” (OutKast) and “Independent Women Part I” (Destiny's Child)- In theaters
- Hannibal
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 “What A Girl Wants” (Christina Aguilera)- In theaters
- Scream 3
the 1990s
1999
- #1 song
“Angel Of Mine” by Monicaright behind it: “...Baby One More Time” (Britney Spears) and “Nobody's Supposed To Be Here” (Deborah Cox)- Top album
Chyna Doll by Foxy Brownalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Payback
1998
- #1 song
“Nice & Slow” by Usherright behind it: “Together Again” (Janet) and “How Do I Live” (LeAnn Rimes)- Top album
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture by James Horneralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Titanic
1997
- #1 song
“Un-Break My Heart” by Toni Braxtonright behind it: “Don't Let Go (Love)” (En Vogue) and “I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")” (R. Kelly)- Top album
Tragic Kingdom by No Doubtalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Dante's Peak
1996
- #1 song
“One Sweet Day” by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Menright behind it: “Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Whitney Houston) and “Missing” (Everything But The Girl)- In theaters
- Broken Arrow
1995
- #1 song
“Creep” by TLCright behind it: “On Bended Knee” (Boyz II Men) and “Another Night” (Real McCoy)- In theaters
- Legends of the Fall
1994
- #1 song
- “The Power Of Love” by Celine Dionright behind it: “All For Love” (Bryan Adams/Rod Stewart/Sting) and “Breathe Again” (Toni Braxton)
- Top album
Jar of Flies by Alice In Chainsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
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 “If I Ever Fall In Love” (Shai)
- Top album
The Bodyguard by Whitney Houstonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Loaded Weapon 1
1992
- #1 song
“I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fredright behind it: “I Love Your Smile” (Shanice) and “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me” (George Michael/Elton John)- In theaters
- Medicine Man
- In sports
- 1992 Winter Olympics
1991
- #1 song
“Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C+C Music Factoryright behind it: “The First Time” (Surface) and “All The Man That I Need” (Whitney Houston)- Top album
To the Extreme by Vanilla Icealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Sleeping with the Enemy
1990
- #1 song
“Opposites Attract” by Paula Abdul (Duet With The Wild Pair)right behind it: “Two To Make It Right” (Seduction) and “Downtown Train” (Rod Stewart)- Top album
Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdulalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Hard to Kill
the 1980s
1989
- #1 song
- “Straight Up” by Paula Abdulright behind it: “When I'm With You” (Sheriff) and “Wild Thing” (Tone-Loc)
- In theaters
- Three Fugitives
1988
- #1 song
“Could've Been” by Tiffanyright behind it: “Seasons Change” (Expose) and “I Want To Be Your Man” (Roger)- In theaters
- Good Morning, Vietnam
1987
- #1 song
- “Livin' On A Prayer” by Bon Joviright behind it: “Open Your Heart” (Madonna) and “Change Of Heart” (Cyndi Lauper)
- Top album
Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Platoon
1986
- #1 song
- “That's What Friends Are For” by Dionne & Friendsright behind it: “Burning Heart” (Survivor) and “I'm Your Man” (Wham!)
- Top album
The Broadway Album by Barbra Streisandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Down and Out in Beverly Hills
- New games
- SonSon
1985
- #1 song
“I Want To Know What Love Is” by Foreignerright behind it: “Easy Lover” (Philip Bailey With Phil Collins) and “Careless Whisper” (Wham! Featuring George Michael)- Top album
Like a Virgin by Madonnaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Beverly Hills Cop
1984
- #1 song
“Karma Chameleon” by Culture Clubright behind it: “Joanna” (Kool & The Gang) and “Talking In Your Sleep” (The Romantics)- In theaters
- Terms of Endearment
- In sports
- 1984 Winter Olympics
1983
- #1 song
- “Down Under” by Men At Workright behind it: “Baby, Come To Me” (Patti Austin A Duet With James Ingram) and “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye)
- 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
“Celebration” by Kool & The Gangright behind it: “9 To 5” (Dolly Parton) and “I Love A Rainy Night” (Eddie Rabbitt)- Top album
Double Fantasy by John Lennonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Fort Apache, The Bronx
1980
- #1 song
“Rock With You” by Michael Jacksonright behind it: “Do That To Me One More Time” (Captain & Tennille) and “Coward Of The County” (Kenny Rogers)- In theaters
- The Silent Scream
the 1970s
1979
- #1 song
“Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” by Rod Stewartright behind it: “Y.M.C.A.” (Village People) and “Le Freak” (Chic)- Top album
Blondes Have More Fun by Rod Stewartalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Superman
1978
- #1 song
“Stayin' Alive” by Bee Geesright behind it: “Short People” (Randy Newman) and “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water” (Andy Gibb)- In theaters
- The One and Only
1977
- #1 song
“Torn Between Two Lovers” by Mary Macgregorright behind it: “New Kid In Town” (Eagles) 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
“50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” by Paul Simonright behind it: “Love To Love You Baby” (Donna Summer) and “You Sexy Thing” (Hot Chocolate)
1975
- #1 song
- “Fire” by Ohio Playersright behind it: “You're No Good” (Linda Ronstadt) and “Boogie On Reggae Woman” (Stevie Wonder)
1974
- #1 song
“Love's Theme” by Love Unlimited Orchestraright behind it: “The Way We Were” (Barbra Streisand) and “You're Sixteen” (Ringo Starr)- Top album
You Don't Mess Around with Jim by Jim Crocealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1973
- #1 song
“Crocodile Rock” by Elton Johnright behind it: “You're So Vain” (Carly Simon) and “Why Can't We Live Together” (Timmy Thomas)- Top album
No Secrets by Carly Simonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1972
- #1 song
“Let's Stay Together” by Al Greenright behind it: “American Pie (Parts I & II)” (Don McLean) and “Without You” (Nilsson)- 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
All Things Must Pass by George Harrisonalso 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: “I Want You Back” (Jackson 5) and “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” (B.J. Thomas)
- Top album
Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelinalso on Spotify, YouTube
the 1960s
1969
- #1 song
“Crimson And Clover” by Tommy James And The Shondellsright behind it: “Everyday People” (Sly & The Family Stone) and “Worst That Could Happen” (Brooklyn Bridge)
1968
- #1 song
- “Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu)” by Paul Mauriat And His Orchestraright behind it: “Green Tambourine” (The Lemon Pipers) and “Spooky” (Classics IV)
- Top album
Magical Mystery Tour by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1967
- #1 song
“I'm A Believer” by The Monkeesright behind it: “Georgy Girl” (The Seekers) and “Kind Of A Drag” (The Buckinghams)
1966
- #1 song
“My Love” by Petula Clarkright behind it: “Lightnin' Strikes” (Lou Christie) and “Uptight (Everything's Alright)” (Stevie Wonder)- Top album
Rubber Soul by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1965
- #1 song
“You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by The Righteous Brothersright behind it: “Downtown” (Petula Clark) and “This Diamond Ring” (Gary Lewis And The Playboys)
1964
- #1 song
“I Want To Hold Your Hand” by The Beatlesright behind it: “You Don't Own Me” (Lesley Gore) and “Out Of Limits” (The Marketts)
1963
- #1 song
“Hey Paula” by Paul and Paularight behind it: “Walk Right In” (The Rooftop Singers) and “The Night Has A Thousand Eyes” (Bobby Vee)
1962
- #1 song
- “Peppermint Twist - Part I” by Joey Dee & the Starlitersright behind it: “Duke Of Earl” (Gene Chandler) and “The Twist” (Chubby Checker)
1961
- #1 song
“Calcutta” by Lawrence Welk And His Orchestraright behind it: “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” (The Shirelles) and “Shop Around” (The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson))
1960
- #1 song
“Teen Angel” by Mark Dinningright behind it: “Running Bear” (Johnny Preston) and “Where Or When” (Dion & The Belmonts)
the late 1950s
1959
- #1 song
“Stagger Lee” by Lloyd Priceright behind it: “16 Candles” (The Crests) 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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