January 26

on this day, year by year

American Dream (2024) album cover

SOS (2023) album cover

Dangerous: The Double Album (2021) album cover

Music to Be Murdered By (2020) album cover

Hoodie SZN (2019) album cover

Camila (2018) album cover

Starboy (2017) album cover

High Hopes (2014) album cover

Burning Lights (2013) album cover

21 (2012) album cover

Showroom of Compassion (2011) album cover

Contra (2010) album cover

Fearless (2009) album cover

As I Am (2008) album cover

The Breakthrough (2006) album cover

American Idiot (2005) album cover

Here is January 26 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 January 26? Find your year:

2025

#1 song: “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga & Bruno Marsright behind it: “DTMF” (Bad Bunny) and “APT.” (ROSE & Bruno Mars)
Top album: Debí Tirar Más Fotos by Bad Bunnyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Flight Risk
On Netflix: The Night Agent
Most read on Wikipedia: Jannik Sinner, Italian tennis player (born 2001)In tennis, Jannik Sinner defeats Alexander Zverev 6–3, 7–6 (7–4), 6–3, in the men's singles final to win his second Australian Open title and his third Grand Slam overall. (The…

2024

#1 song: “Yes, And?” by Ariana Granderight behind it: “Lovin On Me” (Jack Harlow) and “Cruel Summer” (Taylor Swift)
Top album: American Dream by 21 Savagealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Mean Girls
On Netflix: Griselda
Most read on Wikipedia: Republic Day, National day of India
New games: Tekken 8 · Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

2023

#1 song: “Flowers” by Miley Cyrusright behind it: “Kill Bill” (SZA) and “Anti-Hero” (Taylor Swift)
Top album: SOS by SZAalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Avatar: The Way of Water
On Netflix: Ginny & Georgia
Most read on Wikipedia: Pathaan, 2023 Indian film by Siddharth Anand
New games: Pizza Tower

2022

#1 song: “Easy On Me” by Adeleright behind it: “We Don't Talk About Bruno” (Carolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast) and “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals)
Top album: Encanto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Spider-Man: No Way Home
On Netflix: All of Us Are Dead

2021

#1 song: “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigoright behind it: “34+35” (Ariana Grande) and “Mood” (24kGoldn Featuring iann dior)
Top album: Dangerous: The Double Album by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Marksman

2020

#1 song: “The Box” by Roddy Ricchright behind it: “Life Is Good” (Future Featuring Drake) and “Godzilla” (Eminem Featuring Juice WRLD)
Top album: Music to Be Murdered By by Eminemalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Bad Boys for Life
Most read on Wikipedia: Kobe Bryant, American basketball player (1978–2020)Retired NBA player Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, baseball coach John Altobelli, and six other people are killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, U.S.
Award night: 62nd Annual Grammy Awards: When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? wins Album of the Year

2019

#1 song: “Without Me” by Halseyright behind it: “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee) and “Sicko Mode” (Travis Scott)
Top album: Hoodie SZN by A Boogie wit da Hoodiealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Aquaman
Most read on Wikipedia: Ted Bundy, American serial killer (1946–1989)

2018

#1 song: “Havana” by Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thugright behind it: “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran) and “Rockstar” (Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage)
Top album: Camila by Camila Cabelloalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Maze Runner: The Death Cure
Most read on Wikipedia: Siskiwit Lake, Lake on Isle Royale in Michigan, United States
New games: Celeste · Monster Hunter: World · Dragon Ball FighterZ

the 2010s

2017

#1 song: “Shape Of You” by Ed Sheeranright behind it: “Bad And Boujee” (Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert) and “Black Beatles” (Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane)
Top album: Starboy by The Weekndalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Split
First aired: Riverdale premieres
New games: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

2016

#1 song: “Sorry” by Justin Bieberright behind it: “Hello” (Adele) and “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber)
Top album: Blackstar by David Bowiealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Revenant
New games: The Witness

2015

#1 song: “Uptown Funk!” by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Marsright behind it: “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran) and “Blank Space” (Taylor Swift)
Top album: Title by Meghan Trainoralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Hangover Part II

2014

#1 song: “Timber” by Pitbull Featuring Ke$haright behind it: “Dark Horse” (Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J) and “Counting Stars” (OneRepublic)
Top album: High Hopes by Bruce Springsteenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Ride Along
Award night: 56th Annual Grammy Awards: Random Access Memories wins Album of the Year

2013

#1 song: “Locked Out Of Heaven” by Bruno Marsright behind it: “Thrift Shop” (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz) and “Ho Hey” (The Lumineers)
Top album: Burning Lights by Chris Tomlinalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

2012

#1 song: “We Found Love” by Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harrisright behind it: “Set Fire To The Rain” (Adele) and “Good Feeling” (Flo Rida)
Top album: 21 by Adelealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Grey
New games: Rayman Origins · Resident Evil: Revelations · WWE '12

2011

#1 song: “Hold It Against Me” by Britney Spearsright behind it: “Grenade” (Bruno Mars) and “Firework” (Katy Perry)
Top album: Showroom of Compassion by Cakealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: No Strings Attached

2010

#1 song: “TiK ToK” by Ke$haright behind it: “Bad Romance” (Lady Gaga) and “Empire State Of Mind” (Jay-Z + Alicia Keys)
Top album: Contra by Vampire Weekendalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Avatar
New games: Mass Effect 2 · MAG · Tatsunoko vs. Capcom

the 2000s

2009

#1 song: “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donisright behind it: “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” (Beyonce) and “Heartless” (Kanye West)
Top album: Fearless by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Paul Blart: Mall Cop

2008

#1 song: “Low” by Flo Rida Featuring T-Painright behind it: “No One” (Alicia Keys) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic)
Top album: As I Am by Alicia Keysalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Meet the Spartans
New games: Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli

2007

#1 song: “Irreplaceable” by Beyonceright behind it: “I Wanna Love You” (Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg) and “Fergalicious” (Fergie)
Top album: Dreamgirls by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Epic Movie
New games: Mario Kart 64 · Europa Universalis III · Koihime Musō

2006

#1 song: “Grillz” by Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gippright behind it: “Check On It” (Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug) and “Run It!” (Chris Brown)
Top album: The Breakthrough by Mary J. Bligealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Big Momma's House 2
New games: Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII · Battlefield 2: Modern Combat · Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams

2005

#1 song: “Let Me Love You” by Marioright behind it: “1, 2 Step” (Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott) and “Lovers And Friends” (Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher & Ludacris)
Top album: American Idiot by Green Dayalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Are We There Yet?
New games: Knights of the Temple II

2004

#1 song: “Hey Ya!” by OutKastright behind it: “The Way You Move” (OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown) and “You Don't Know My Name” (Alicia Keys)
Top album: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by OutKastalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Butterfly Effect

2003

#1 song: “Bump, Bump, Bump” by B2K & P. Diddyright behind it: “Beautiful” (Christina Aguilera) and “Cry Me A River” (Justin Timberlake)
Top album: Come Away with Me by Norah Jonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Darkness Falls
In sports: Super Bowl XXXVII: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2002

#1 song: “U Got It Bad” by Usherright behind it: “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback) and “Always On Time” (Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti)
Top album: Weathered by Creedalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Black Hawk Down

2001

#1 song: “Independent Women Part I” by Destiny's Childright behind it: “It Wasn't Me” (Shaggy Feat. Ricardo "RikRok" Ducent) and “He Loves U Not” (Dream)
Top album: 1 by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Wedding Planner
New games: Oni

2000

#1 song: “I Knew I Loved You” by Savage Gardenright behind it: “What A Girl Wants” (Christina Aguilera) and “Smooth” (Santana Featuring Rob Thomas)
Top album: Supernatural by Santanaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Next Friday

the 1990s

1999

#1 song: “...Baby One More Time” by Britney Spearsright behind it: “Have You Ever?” (Brandy) and “Nobody's Supposed To Be Here” (Deborah Cox)
Top album: ...Baby One More Time by Britney Spearsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Varsity Blues

1998

#1 song: “Together Again” by Janetright behind it: “Truly Madly Deeply” (Savage Garden) and “Nice & Slow” (Usher)
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: Jerry Maguire
In sports: Super Bowl XXXI: Green Bay Packershalftime show: The Blues Brothers

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)
Top album: Waiting to Exhale by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Mr. Holland's Opus
New games: Cyberia · Real Bout Fatal Fury

1995

#1 song: “Creep” by TLCright behind it: “On Bended Knee” (Boyz II Men) and “Another Night” (Real McCoy)
Top album: The Hits by Garth Brooksalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Legends of the Fall

1994

#1 song: “All For Love” by Bryan Adams/Rod Stewart/Stingright behind it: “Hero” (Mariah Carey) and “Breathe Again” (Toni Braxton)
Top album: Music Box by Mariah Careyalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Philadelphia

1993

#1 song: “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houstonright behind it: “If I Ever Fall In Love” (Shai) and “In The Still Of The Nite (From "The Jacksons")” (Boyz II Men)
Top album: The Bodyguard by Whitney Houstonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Aladdin

1992

#1 song: “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me” by George Michael/Elton Johnright behind it: “I Love Your Smile” (Shanice) and “All 4 Love” (Color Me Badd)
Top album: Nevermind by Nirvanaalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
In sports: Super Bowl XXVI: Washington Commanders

1991

#1 song: “The First Time” by Surfaceright behind it: “Love Will Never Do (Without You)” (Janet Jackson) and “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” (C+C Music Factory)
Top album: To the Extreme by Vanilla Icealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Home Alone

1990

#1 song: “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You” by Michael Boltonright behind it: “Pump Up The Jam” (Technotronic Featuring Felly) and “Downtown Train” (Rod Stewart)
Top album: ...But Seriously by Phil Collinsalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Driving Miss Daisy
New games: DuckTales

the 1980s

1989

#1 song: “Two Hearts” by Phil Collinsright behind it: “When I'm With You” (Sheriff) and “Armageddon It” (Def Leppard)
Top album: Don't Be Cruel by Bobby Brownalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Rain Man

1988

#1 song: “Need You Tonight” by INXSright behind it: “Could've Been” (Tiffany) and “Hazy Shade Of Winter” (The Bangles)
Top album: Tiffany by Tiffanyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Good Morning, Vietnam

1987

#1 song: “At This Moment” by Billy Vera & The Beatersright behind it: “Open Your Heart” (Madonna) and “C'est La Vie” (Robbie Nevil)
Top album: Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Critical Condition
New games: Dragon Quest II

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: The Color Purple
In sports: Super Bowl XX: Chicago Bears

1985

#1 song: “Like A Virgin” by Madonnaright behind it: “I Want To Know What Love Is” (Foreigner) and “You're The Inspiration” (Chicago)
Top album: Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Beverly Hills Cop

1984

#1 song: “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” by Yesright behind it: “Karma Chameleon” (Culture Club) and “Talking In Your Sleep” (The Romantics)
Top album: Thriller by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Silkwood

1983

#1 song: “Down Under” by Men At Workright behind it: “Africa” (Toto) and “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye)
Top album: Business as Usual by Men at Workalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Tootsie
In space: IRAS launches

1982

#1 song: “I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)” by Daryl Hall John Oatesright behind it: “Waiting For A Girl Like You” (Foreigner) and “Centerfold” (The J. Geils Band)
Top album: 4 by Foreigneralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: On Golden Pond

1981

#1 song: “The Tide Is High” by Blondieright behind it: “(Just Like) Starting Over” (John Lennon) and “Celebration” (Kool & The Gang)
Top album: Double Fantasy by John Lennonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Stir Crazy

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)
Top album: The Wall by Pink Floydalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Kramer vs. Kramer

the 1970s

1979

#1 song: “Le Freak” by Chicright behind it: “Too Much Heaven” (Bee Gees) and “Y.M.C.A.” (Village People)
Top album: 52nd Street by Billy Joelalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Superman

1978

#1 song: “Baby Come Back” by Playerright behind it: “Short People” (Randy Newman) and “Stayin' Alive” (Bee Gees)
Top album: Saturday Night Fever by Bee Geesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977

#1 song: “Car Wash” by Rose Royceright behind it: “I Wish” (Stevie Wonder) and “Dazz” (Brick)
Top album: Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonderalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Rocky

1976

#1 song: “Love Rollercoaster” by Ohio Playersright behind it: “I Write The Songs” (Barry Manilow) and “Love To Love You Baby” (Donna Summer)
Top album: Gratitude by Earth, Wind & Firealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1975

#1 song: “Laughter In The Rain” by Neil Sedakaright behind it: “Fire” (Ohio Players) and “Boogie On Reggae Woman” (Stevie Wonder)
Top album: Elton John's Greatest Hits by Elton Johnalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1974

#1 song: “You're Sixteen” by Ringo Starrright behind it: “Show And Tell” (Al Wilson) and “The Way We Were” (Barbra Streisand)
Top album: You Don't Mess Around with Jim by Jim Crocealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1973

#1 song: “Superstition” by Stevie Wonderright behind it: “You're So Vain” (Carly Simon) and “Crocodile Rock” (Elton John)
Top album: No Secrets by Carly Simonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1972

#1 song: “American Pie (Parts I & II)” by Don McLeanright behind it: “Brand New Key” (Melanie) and “Let's Stay Together” (Al Green)
Top album: American Pie by Don McLeanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1971

#1 song: “Knock Three Times” by Dawnright behind it: “My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity” (George Harrison) and “Lonely Days” (Bee Gees)
Top album: All Things Must Pass by George Harrisonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1970

#1 song: “I Want You Back” by Jackson 5right behind it: “Venus” (The Shocking Blue) 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)
Top album: The Beatles (The White Album) by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1968

#1 song: “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred And The Playboysright behind it: “Chain Of Fools” (Aretha Franklin) and “Green Tambourine” (The Lemon Pipers)
Top album: Magical Mystery Tour by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1967

#1 song: “I'm A Believer” by The Monkeesright behind it: “Tell It Like It Is” (Aaron Neville) and “Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron” (The Royal Guardsmen)
Top album: The Monkees by The Monkeesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1966

#1 song: “We Can Work It Out” by The Beatlesright behind it: “Barbara Ann” (The Beach Boys) and “She's Just My Style” (Gary Lewis And The Playboys)
Top album: Rubber Soul by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1965

#1 song: “Downtown” by Petula Clarkright behind it: “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” (The Righteous Brothers) and “The Name Game” (Shirley Ellis)
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: “You Don't Own Me” (Lesley Gore) and “Out Of Limits” (The Marketts)
Top album: The Singing Nun by Soeur Sourire, The Singing Nunalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1963

#1 song: “Walk Right In” by The Rooftop Singersright behind it: “Hey Paula” (Paul and Paula) and “Go Away Little Girl” (Steve Lawrence)
Top album: The First Family by Vaughn Meaderalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1962

#1 song: “Peppermint Twist - Part I” by Joey Dee & the Starlitersright behind it: “The Twist” (Chubby Checker) and “I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)” (Barbara George)

1961

#1 song: “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” by The Shirellesright behind it: “Calcutta” (Lawrence Welk And His Orchestra) and “Exodus” (Ferrante & Teicher)

1960

#1 song: “Running Bear” by Johnny Prestonright behind it: “Teen Angel” (Mark Dinning) and “El Paso” (Marty Robbins)

the late 1950s

1959

#1 song: “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” by The Plattersright behind it: “My Happiness” (Connie Francis) 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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