January 13
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent January 13, and then every January 13 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 “Die With A Smile”: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (Shaboozey) and “Birds Of A Feather” (Billie Eilish).
Your January 13
On January 13, 2025, “Die With A Smile” was #1.
Do you remember your day?
Most of us don’t, and that’s okay. Little Memory is a little diary for your iPhone. You write one line a day, and on this date in later years it shows you what you wrote. Five years of it looks like this:
It’s free to download, and writing today’s line takes about fifteen seconds.
- iTunes Staff Favorites
- Apps for Writers
- Dear Diary
In the App Store since 2011
I look forward to checking every morning what I got up to last week, month, year. Simple to use and a lovely concept — I only wish I’d discovered it earlier.
every other January 13, back to 1959
Right behind “Lovin On Me”: “Cruel Summer” (Taylor Swift) and “Greedy” (Tate McRae).
1989 (Taylor's Version) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Anti-Hero”: “Unholy” (Sam Smith & Kim Petras) and “Kill Bill” (SZA).
SOS is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
Lisa Marie Presley, American singer-songwriter (1968–2023)died January 12- New games
- One Piece Odyssey
2022
Right behind “Easy On Me”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals).
Encanto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2022
- New games
- Astroneer · Monster Hunter Rise · Spelunky 2
Right behind “Mood”: “Positions” (Ariana Grande) and “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd).
Right behind “The Box”: “Yummy” (Justin Bieber) and “Circles” (Post Malone).
Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Under arms, State of military readiness
Right behind “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)”: “Without Me” (Halsey) and “Thank U, Next” (Ariana Grande).
2018
Right behind “Perfect”: “Havana” (Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug) and “Rockstar” (Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage).
The Greatest Showman is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- First aired
- Darling in the Franxx premieres
2017
Right behind “Black Beatles”: “Bad And Boujee” (Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert) and “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk).
A Pentatonix Christmas is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 2010s
Right behind “Hello”: “Sorry” (Justin Bieber) and “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber).
25 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- Most read on Wikipedia
Bruce Kingsbury, Australian soldier, recipient of the Victoria Cross- New games
- Pocket Mortys
Right behind “Uptown Funk!”: “Blank Space” (Taylor Swift) and “Take Me To Church” (Hozier).
Right behind “Timber”: “Counting Stars” (OneRepublic) and “The Monster” (Eminem Featuring Rihanna).
Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2014
- New games
- Nidhogg
2013
Right behind “Locked Out Of Heaven”: “Diamonds” (Rihanna) and “I Knew You Were Trouble.” (Taylor Swift).
Les Misérables: Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Digimon Adventure
Right behind “Sexy And I Know It”: “We Found Love” (Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris) and “The One That Got Away” (Katy Perry).
Right behind “Firework”: “Grenade” (Bruno Mars) and “We R Who We R” (Ke$ha).
Speak Now is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
- New games
- James Bond 007: Blood Stone · Bloodline Champions
Right behind “TiK ToK”: “Bad Romance” (Lady Gaga) and “Replay” (Iyaz).
I Dreamed a Dream is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- New games
- German Truck Simulator
the 2000s
Right behind “Just Dance”: “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” (Beyonce) and “Live Your Life” (T.I. Featuring Rihanna).
Right behind “Low”: “No One” (Alicia Keys) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic).
Right behind “Irreplaceable”: “Fergalicious” (Fergie) and “Smack That” (Akon Featuring Eminem).
Right behind “Laffy Taffy”: “Run It!” (Chris Brown) and “Photograph” (Nickelback).
Right behind “Let Me Love You”: “1, 2 Step” (Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott) and “Drop It Like It's Hot” (Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell).
Encore is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- Mario Party Advance
2004
Right behind “Hey Ya!”: “The Way You Move” (OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown) and “Milkshake” (Kelis).
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Lose Yourself”: “Work It” (Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) and “Air Force Ones” (Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee).
2002
Right behind “U Got It Bad”: “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback) and “Family Affair” (Mary J. Blige).
Right behind “Independent Women Part I”: “It Wasn't Me” (Shaggy Feat. Ricardo "RikRok" Ducent) and “He Loves U Not” (Dream).
Right behind “What A Girl Wants”: “Smooth” (Santana Featuring Rob Thomas) and “Back At One” (Brian McKnight).
Vol. 3: Life and Times of S. Carter is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1990s
Right behind “Have You Ever?”: “Nobody's Supposed To Be Here” (Deborah Cox) and “I'm Your Angel” (R. Kelly & Celine Dion).
Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1998
Right behind “Truly Madly Deeply”: “Together Again” (Janet) and “Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight” (Elton John).
Let's Talk About Love is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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 “Hey Lover” (LL Cool J).
Right behind “On Bended Knee”: “Creep” (TLC) and “Another Night” (Real McCoy).
The Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1995
- New games
- Puzzle Bobble · After Burner
Right behind “Hero”: “All For Love” (Bryan Adams/Rod Stewart/Sting) and “All That She Wants” (Ace Of Base).
Right behind “I Will Always Love You”: “If I Ever Fall In Love” (Shai) and “In The Still Of The Nite (From "The Jacksons")” (Boyz II Men).
Right behind “Black Or White”: “All 4 Love” (Color Me Badd) and “Can't Let Go” (Mariah Carey).
Right behind “Love Will Never Do (Without You)”: “Justify My Love” (Madonna) and “High Enough” (Damn Yankees).
Right behind “Another Day In Paradise”: “Rhythm Nation” (Janet Jackson) and “Pump Up The Jam” (Technotronic Featuring Felly).
Girl You Know It's True is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1980s
Right behind “My Prerogative”: “Two Hearts” (Phil Collins) and “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” (Poison).
Giving You the Best That I Got is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Got My Mind Set On You”: “So Emotional” (Whitney Houston) and “The Way You Make Me Feel” (Michael Jackson).
Right behind “Shake You Down”: “C'est La Vie” (Robbie Nevil) and “Notorious” (Duran Duran).
Right behind “That's What Friends Are For”: “Say You, Say Me” (Lionel Richie) and “Party All The Time” (Eddie Murphy).
Right behind “Like A Virgin”: “All I Need” (Jack Wagner) and “You're The Inspiration” (Chicago).
Right behind “Say Say Say”: “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” (Yes) and “Say It Isn't So” (Daryl Hall John Oates).
Right behind “Down Under”: “The Girl Is Mine” (Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney) and “Dirty Laundry” (Don Henley).
Right behind “Physical”: “Waiting For A Girl Like You” (Foreigner) and “Let's Groove” (Earth, Wind & Fire).
Right behind “(Just Like) Starting Over”: “Love On The Rocks” (Neil Diamond) and “Guilty” (Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb).
Right behind “Rock With You”: “Do That To Me One More Time” (Captain & Tennille) and “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” (Rupert Holmes).
the 1970s
1979
Right behind “Too Much Heaven”: “Le Freak” (Chic) and “My Life” (Billy Joel).
Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits Vol. 2 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Baby Come Back”: “How Deep Is Your Love” (Bee Gees) and “Here You Come Again” (Dolly Parton).
Right behind “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing”: “I Wish” (Stevie Wonder) and “Car Wash” (Rose Royce).
Right behind “I Write The Songs”: “Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)” (Diana Ross) and “Convoy” (C.W. McCall).
Right behind “Mandy”: “Please Mr. Postman” (Carpenters) and “Laughter In The Rain” (Neil Sedaka).
Elton John's Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Show And Tell”: “The Joker” (The Steve Miller Band) and “Smokin' In The Boy's Room” (Brownsville Station).
You Don't Mess Around with Jim is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1974
- In sports
- Super Bowl VIII: Miami Dolphins
Right behind “You're So Vain”: “Superstition” (Stevie Wonder) and “Me And Mrs. Jones” (Billy Paul).
Right behind “American Pie (Parts I & II)”: “Brand New Key” (Melanie) and “Let's Stay Together” (Al Green).
1971
Right behind “My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity”: “Knock Three Times” (Dawn) and “One Less Bell To Answer” (The 5th Dimension).
All Things Must Pass is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head”: “Venus” (The Shocking Blue) and “I Want You Back” (Jackson 5).
the 1960s
1969
Right behind “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”: “I'm Gonna Make You Love Me” (Diana Ross And The Supremes & The Temptations) and “Soulful Strut” (Young-Holt Unlimited).
The Beatles (The White Album) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Hello Goodbye”: “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” (John Fred And The Playboys) and “Daydream Believer” (The Monkees).
Magical Mystery Tour is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “I'm A Believer”: “Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron” (The Royal Guardsmen) and “Tell It Like It Is” (Aaron Neville).
Right behind “We Can Work It Out”: “The Sound Of Silence” (Simon & Garfunkel) and “She's Just My Style” (Gary Lewis And The Playboys).
Right behind “Come See About Me”: “I Feel Fine” (The Beatles) and “Love Potion Number Nine” (The Searchers).
1964
Right behind “There! I've Said It Again”: “Louie Louie” (The Kingsmen) and “Popsicles And Icicles” (The Murmaids).
Right behind “Go Away Little Girl”: “Telstar” (The Tornadoes) and “Hotel Happiness” (Brook Benton).
1962
Right behind “The Twist”: “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (The Tokens) and “Peppermint Twist - Part I” (Joey Dee & the Starliters).
1961
Right behind “Wonderland By Night”: “Are You Lonesome To-night?” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “Exodus” (Ferrante & Teicher).
1960
Right behind “Running Bear”: “Why” (Frankie Avalon) and “El Paso” (Marty Robbins).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”: “My Happiness” (Connie Francis) and “The Chipmunk Song” (The Chipmunks With David Seville).
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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