January 16
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent January 16, and then every January 16 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).
WHAM is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
David Lynch, American filmmaker (1946–2025)died January 16- New games
- Black Myth: Wukong · Assetto Corsa EVO
Your January 16
On January 16, 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 16, back to 1959
Right behind “Lovin On Me”: “Cruel Summer” (Taylor Swift) and “Greedy” (Tate McRae).
One Thing at a Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
Right behind “Anti-Hero”: “Kill Bill” (SZA) and “Unholy” (Sam Smith & Kim Petras).
SOS is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
Index, Statistical term, a compound measure in statistics- First aired
- The Last of Us premieres
Right behind “Easy On Me”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals).
Right behind “Mood”: “Positions” (Ariana Grande) and “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd).
Evermore is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Richard Ramirez, American serial killer and sex offender (1960–2013)
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
Aaron Hernandez, American football player and murderer (1989–2017)- New games
- To the Moon · Arknights · Yakuza: Like a Dragon
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 “Finesse” (Bruno Mars & Cardi B).
The Greatest Showman is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- Most read on Wikipedia
Dolores O'Riordan, Irish musician (1971–2018)died January 15
2017
Right behind “Bad And Boujee”: “Black Beatles” (Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane) and “Closer” (The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey).
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
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
- VRChat · Guilty Gear Isuka
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
- Temple Run 2
Right behind “We Found Love”: “Sexy And I Know It” (LMFAO) and “It Will Rain” (Bruno Mars).
Right behind “Grenade”: “Firework” (Katy Perry) and “What's My Name?” (Rihanna Featuring Drake).
Right behind “TiK ToK”: “Bad Romance” (Lady Gaga) and “Replay” (Iyaz).
I Dreamed a Dream is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- Launched
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).
In Rainbows is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Savage 2: A Tortured Soul
Right behind “Irreplaceable”: “I Wanna Love You” (Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg) and “Fergalicious” (Fergie).
Right behind “Grillz”: “Run It!” (Chris Brown) and “Check On It” (Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug).
Right behind “Let Me Love You”: “1, 2 Step” (Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott) and “Lovers And Friends” (Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris).
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).
Weathered is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- Tux Racer
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”: “I Knew I Loved You” (Savage Garden) and “Smooth” (Santana Featuring Rob Thomas).
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
- First aired
- Star Trek: Voyager premieres
Right behind “All For Love”: “Hero” (Mariah Carey) and “Breathe Again” (Toni Braxton).
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 “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You”: “Pump Up The Jam” (Technotronic Featuring Felly) and “Another Day In Paradise” (Phil Collins).
the 1980s
Right behind “Two Hearts”: “Don't Rush Me” (Taylor Dayne) and “Armageddon It” (Def Leppard).
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 “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”: “Say Say Say” (Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson) and “Karma Chameleon” (Culture Club).
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 “Le Freak”: “Too Much Heaven” (Bee Gees) 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).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “I Wish”: “Car Wash” (Rose Royce) and “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” (Leo Sayer).
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.
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).
American Pie is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1972
- In sports
- Super Bowl VI: Dallas Cowboys
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.
1968
Right behind “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)”: “Chain Of Fools” (Aretha Franklin) and “Hello Goodbye” (The Beatles).
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 “The Sound Of Silence”: “We Can Work It Out” (The Beatles) 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”: “Peppermint Twist - Part I” (Joey Dee & the Starliters) and “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (The Tokens).
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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