January 27

on this day, year by year

Here is the most recent January 27, and then every January 27 back to 1959: the song at #1 that week, the album everyone was playing, and the movie leading the box office.

Your January 27

On January 27, 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:

little memory

exactly 4 years ago

Thursday, Jan 27, 2022 ★

First night in the new place. Pizza on the floor.

exactly 3 years ago

Friday, Jan 27, 2023 ★

Dentist, then bought the good bread on the way home.

exactly 2 years ago

Saturday, Jan 27, 2024 ★

Dad called just to talk. Forty minutes.

exactly one year ago

Monday, Jan 27, 2025 ★

“Die With A Smile” came on in the car. Turned it up.

today's memory

Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 ★

Sat in the car a minute before going in.

It’s free to download, and writing today’s line takes about fifteen seconds.

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every other January 27, back to 1959
Yes, And? cover
#1 song“Yes, And?”Ariana Grande

2024

American Dream album cover
Top albumAmerican Dream21 Savage
In theatersMean Girls
On NetflixGriselda

Right behind “Yes, And?”: “Lovin On Me” (Jack Harlow) and “Cruel Summer” (Taylor Swift).

American Dream is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2024
Most read on Wikipedia
Griselda BlancoGriselda Blanco, Colombian drug lord (1943–2012)
Flowers cover
#1 song“Flowers”Miley Cyrus

2023

SOS album cover
Top albumSOSSZA
In theatersAvatar: The Way of Water
On NetflixGinny & Georgia

Right behind “Flowers”: “Kill Bill” (SZA) and “Anti-Hero” (Taylor Swift).

SOS is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2023
Most read on Wikipedia
Pathaan, 2023 Indian film by Siddharth Anand
New games
Dead Space
Easy On Me cover
#1 song“Easy On Me”Adele

2022

Top albumEncanto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Soundtrack
In theatersSpider-Man: No Way Home

Right behind “Easy On Me”: “We Don't Talk About Bruno” (Carolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast) and “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals).

Encanto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also on Spotify, YouTube.

Drivers License cover
#1 song“Drivers License”Olivia Rodrigo

2021

Dangerous: The Double Album album cover
Top albumDangerous: The Double AlbumMorgan Wallen
In theatersThe Marksman

Right behind “Drivers License”: “34+35” (Ariana Grande) and “Mood” (24kGoldn Featuring iann dior).

Dangerous: The Double Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Music to Be Murdered By album cover

2020

#1 song“The Box”Roddy Ricch

Right behind “The Box”: “Life Is Good” (Future Featuring Drake) and “Godzilla” (Eminem Featuring Juice WRLD).

Music to Be Murdered By is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2020
Most read on Wikipedia
Kobe BryantKobe Bryant, American basketball player (1978–2020)died January 26
7 Rings cover
#1 song“7 Rings”Ariana Grande

2019

In theatersAquaman

Right behind “7 Rings”: “Without Me” (Halsey) and “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee).

Future Hndrxx Presents: The Wizrd is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2019
Most read on Wikipedia
Ted BundyTed Bundy, American serial killer (1946–1989)
Havana cover
#1 song“Havana”Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug

2018

Top albumCamilaCamila Cabello

Right behind “Havana”: “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran) and “Rockstar” (Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage).

Camila is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Shape Of You cover
#1 song“Shape Of You”Ed Sheeran

2017

Starboy album cover
Top albumStarboyThe Weeknd
In theatersSplit

Right behind “Shape Of You”: “Bad And Boujee” (Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert) and “Black Beatles” (Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane).

Starboy is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2017
the 2010s
Sorry cover
#1 song“Sorry”Justin Bieber

2016

Top albumBlackstarDavid Bowie
In theatersThe Revenant

Right behind “Sorry”: “Hello” (Adele) and “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber).

Blackstar is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2016
Uptown Funk! cover
#1 song“Uptown Funk!”Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars

2015

Top albumTitleMeghan Trainor

Right behind “Uptown Funk!”: “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran) and “Blank Space” (Taylor Swift).

Title is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2015
New games
Dying Light
Timber cover
#1 song“Timber”Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha

2014

High Hopes album cover
Top albumHigh HopesBruce Springsteen
In theatersRide Along

Right behind “Timber”: “Dark Horse” (Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J) and “Counting Stars” (OneRepublic).

High Hopes is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2014
New games
Super Mario Bros.
Thrift Shop cover
#1 song“Thrift Shop”Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz

2013

Top albumLong. Live. ASAPASAP Rocky

Right behind “Thrift Shop”: “Locked Out Of Heaven” (Bruno Mars) and “Ho Hey” (The Lumineers).

Long. Live. ASAP is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

We Found Love cover
#1 song“We Found Love”Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris

2012

21 album cover
Top album21Adele
In theatersThe Grey

Right behind “We Found Love”: “Set Fire To The Rain” (Adele) and “Good Feeling” (Flo Rida).

21 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2012
New games
Deponia
Hold It Against Me cover
#1 song“Hold It Against Me”Britney Spears

2011

Showroom of Compassion album cover
In theatersThe Rite

Right behind “Hold It Against Me”: “Grenade” (Bruno Mars) and “Firework” (Katy Perry).

Showroom of Compassion is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2011
Contra album cover
Top albumContraVampire Weekend

2010

#1 song“TiK ToK”Ke$ha
In theatersAvatar

Right behind “TiK ToK”: “Bad Romance” (Lady Gaga) and “Empire State Of Mind” (Jay-Z + Alicia Keys).

Contra is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

the 2000s
Just Dance cover
#1 song“Just Dance”Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donis

2009

Fearless album cover
Top albumFearlessTaylor Swift

Right behind “Just Dance”: “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” (Beyonce) and “Heartless” (Kanye West).

Fearless is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2009
New games
Afro Samurai
Low cover
#1 song“Low”Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain

2008

As I Am album cover
Top albumAs I AmAlicia Keys

Right behind “Low”: “No One” (Alicia Keys) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic).

As I Am is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Irreplaceable cover
#1 song“Irreplaceable”Beyonce

2007

Top albumDreamgirlsSoundtrack
In theatersEpic Movie

Right behind “Irreplaceable”: “I Wanna Love You” (Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg) and “Fergalicious” (Fergie).

Dreamgirls is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Grillz cover
#1 song“Grillz”Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp

2006

The Breakthrough album cover
Top albumThe BreakthroughMary J. Blige

Right behind “Grillz”: “Check On It” (Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug) and “Run It!” (Chris Brown).

The Breakthrough is also on Spotify, YouTube.

Let Me Love You cover

2005

American Idiot album cover
Top albumAmerican IdiotGreen Day
In theatersHide and Seek

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).

American Idiot is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2005
Hey Ya! cover
#1 song“Hey Ya!”OutKast

2004

Right behind “Hey Ya!”: “The Way You Move” (OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown) and “You Don't Know My Name” (Alicia Keys).

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is also on Spotify, YouTube.

more from 2004
New games
Sonic Heroes
Bump, Bump, Bump cover
#1 song“Bump, Bump, Bump”B2K & P. Diddy

2003

Come Away with Me album cover
Top albumCome Away with MeNorah Jones
In theatersDarkness Falls

Right behind “Bump, Bump, Bump”: “Beautiful” (Christina Aguilera) and “Cry Me A River” (Justin Timberlake).

Come Away with Me is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2003
New games
Skies of Arcadia
U Got It Bad cover
#1 song“U Got It Bad”Usher

2002

Drive album cover
Top albumDriveAlan Jackson
In theatersBlack Hawk Down

Right behind “U Got It Bad”: “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback) and “Always On Time” (Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti).

Drive is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

1 album cover
Top album1The Beatles

2001

#1 song“Independent Women Part I”Destiny's Child

Right behind “Independent Women Part I”: “It Wasn't Me” (Shaggy Feat. Ricardo "RikRok" Ducent) and “He Loves U Not” (Dream).

1 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

I Knew I Loved You cover
#1 song“I Knew I Loved You”Savage Garden

2000

Supernatural album cover
Top albumSupernaturalSantana

Right behind “I Knew I Loved You”: “What A Girl Wants” (Christina Aguilera) and “Smooth” (Santana Featuring Rob Thomas).

Supernatural is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 2000
the 1990s
...Baby One More Time cover
#1 song“...Baby One More Time”Britney Spears

1999

Top album...Baby One More TimeBritney Spears
In theatersVarsity Blues

Right behind “...Baby One More Time”: “Have You Ever?” (Brandy) and “Nobody's Supposed To Be Here” (Deborah Cox).

...Baby One More Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Together Again cover

1998

In theatersTitanic

Right behind “Together Again”: “Truly Madly Deeply” (Savage Garden) and “Nice & Slow” (Usher).

Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Un-Break My Heart cover
#1 song“Un-Break My Heart”Toni Braxton

1997

Tragic Kingdom album cover
Top albumTragic KingdomNo Doubt
In theatersJerry Maguire

Right behind “Un-Break My Heart”: “Don't Let Go (Love)” (En Vogue) and “I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")” (R. Kelly).

Tragic Kingdom is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

One Sweet Day cover
#1 song“One Sweet Day”Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men

1996

Top albumWaiting to ExhaleSoundtrack

Right behind “One Sweet Day”: “Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Whitney Houston) and “Missing” (Everything But The Girl).

Waiting to Exhale is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Creep cover
#1 song“Creep”TLC

1995

Top albumThe HitsGarth Brooks

Right behind “Creep”: “On Bended Knee” (Boyz II Men) and “Another Night” (Real McCoy).

The Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 1995
New games
Myst
All For Love cover
#1 song“All For Love”Bryan Adams/Rod Stewart/Sting

1994

Music Box album cover
Top albumMusic BoxMariah Carey
In theatersMrs. Doubtfire

Right behind “All For Love”: “Hero” (Mariah Carey) and “Breathe Again” (Toni Braxton).

Music Box is also on Spotify, YouTube.

more from 1994
I Will Always Love You cover
#1 song“I Will Always Love You”Whitney Houston

1993

Top albumThe BodyguardWhitney Houston
In theatersAladdin

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).

The Bodyguard is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me cover
#1 song“Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me”George Michael/Elton John

1992

Top albumNevermindNirvana

Right behind “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me”: “I Love Your Smile” (Shanice) and “All 4 Love” (Color Me Badd).

Nevermind is also on Spotify, YouTube.

The First Time cover
#1 song“The First Time”Surface

1991

To the Extreme album cover
Top albumTo the ExtremeVanilla Ice
In theatersHome Alone

Right behind “The First Time”: “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” (C+C Music Factory) and “Love Will Never Do (Without You)” (Janet Jackson).

To the Extreme is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 1991
In sports
Super Bowl XXV: New York Giants

1990

...But Seriously album cover
Top album...But SeriouslyPhil Collins

Right behind “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You”: “Pump Up The Jam” (Technotronic Featuring Felly) and “Downtown Train” (Rod Stewart).

...But Seriously is also on Spotify, YouTube.

the 1980s
Two Hearts cover
#1 song“Two Hearts”Phil Collins

1989

Don't Be Cruel album cover
Top albumDon't Be CruelBobby Brown
In theatersRain Man

Right behind “Two Hearts”: “When I'm With You” (Sheriff) and “Armageddon It” (Def Leppard).

Don't Be Cruel is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

more from 1989

1988

Tiffany album cover
Top albumTiffanyTiffany

Right behind “Need You Tonight”: “Could've Been” (Tiffany) and “Hazy Shade Of Winter” (The Bangles).

Tiffany is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

At This Moment cover
#1 song“At This Moment”Billy Vera & The Beaters

1987

Slippery When Wet album cover
Top albumSlippery When WetBon Jovi

Right behind “At This Moment”: “Open Your Heart” (Madonna) and “C'est La Vie” (Robbie Nevil).

Slippery When Wet is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

The Broadway Album album cover
Top albumThe Broadway AlbumBarbra Streisand

1986

#1 song“That's What Friends Are For”Dionne & Friends
In theatersThe Color Purple

Right behind “That's What Friends Are For”: “Burning Heart” (Survivor) and “I'm Your Man” (Wham!).

The Broadway Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

1985

Born in the U.S.A. album cover
Top albumBorn in the U.S.A.Bruce Springsteen

Right behind “I Want To Know What Love Is”: “Easy Lover” (Philip Bailey With Phil Collins) and “Careless Whisper” (Wham! Featuring George Michael).

Born in the U.S.A. is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

1984

Thriller album cover
Top albumThrillerMichael Jackson
In theatersSilkwood

Right behind “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”: “Karma Chameleon” (Culture Club) and “Talking In Your Sleep” (The Romantics).

Thriller is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Down Under cover
#1 song“Down Under”Men At Work

1983

Top albumBusiness as UsualMen at Work
In theatersTootsie

Right behind “Down Under”: “Africa” (Toto) and “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye).

Business as Usual is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

4 album cover
Top album4Foreigner

1982

#1 song“I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)”Daryl Hall John Oates
In theatersOn Golden Pond

Right behind “I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)”: “Waiting For A Girl Like You” (Foreigner) and “Centerfold” (The J. Geils Band).

4 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

The Tide Is High cover

1981

Double Fantasy album cover
Top albumDouble FantasyJohn Lennon
In theatersStir Crazy

Right behind “The Tide Is High”: “(Just Like) Starting Over” (John Lennon) and “Celebration” (Kool & The Gang).

Double Fantasy is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Rock With You cover
#1 song“Rock With You”Michael Jackson

1980

The Wall album cover
Top albumThe WallPink Floyd
In theatersKramer vs. Kramer

Right behind “Rock With You”: “Do That To Me One More Time” (Captain & Tennille) and “Coward Of The County” (Kenny Rogers).

The Wall is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

the 1970s
Le Freak cover
#1 song“Le Freak”Chic

1979

52nd Street album cover
Top album52nd StreetBilly Joel
In theatersSuperman

Right behind “Le Freak”: “Too Much Heaven” (Bee Gees) and “Y.M.C.A.” (Village People).

52nd Street is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Baby Come Back cover

1978

Top albumSaturday Night FeverBee Gees

Right behind “Baby Come Back”: “Short People” (Randy Newman) and “Stayin' Alive” (Bee Gees).

Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Car Wash cover
#1 song“Car Wash”Rose Royce

1977

Songs in the Key of Life album cover
Top albumSongs in the Key of LifeStevie Wonder
In theatersRocky

Right behind “Car Wash”: “I Wish” (Stevie Wonder) and “Dazz” (Brick).

Songs in the Key of Life is also on Spotify, YouTube.

Love Rollercoaster cover
#1 song“Love Rollercoaster”Ohio Players

1976

Gratitude album cover
Top albumGratitudeEarth, Wind & Fire

Right behind “Love Rollercoaster”: “I Write The Songs” (Barry Manilow) and “Love To Love You Baby” (Donna Summer).

Gratitude is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Laughter In The Rain cover
#1 song“Laughter In The Rain”Neil Sedaka

1975

Elton John's Greatest Hits album cover
Top albumElton John's Greatest HitsElton John

Right behind “Laughter In The Rain”: “Fire” (Ohio Players) and “Boogie On Reggae Woman” (Stevie Wonder).

Elton John's Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

The Way We Were cover
#1 song“The Way We Were”Barbra Streisand

1974

You Don't Mess Around with Jim album cover

Right behind “The Way We Were”: “You're Sixteen” (Ringo Starr) and “Love's Theme” (Love Unlimited Orchestra).

You Don't Mess Around with Jim is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Superstition cover
#1 song“Superstition”Stevie Wonder

1973

No Secrets album cover
Top albumNo SecretsCarly Simon

Right behind “Superstition”: “You're So Vain” (Carly Simon) and “Crocodile Rock” (Elton John).

No Secrets is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

1972

Top albumAmerican PieDon McLean

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.

1971

All Things Must Pass album cover
Top albumAll Things Must PassGeorge Harrison

Right behind “Knock Three Times”: “My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity” (George Harrison) and “Lonely Days” (Bee Gees).

All Things Must Pass is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

I Want You Back cover
#1 song“I Want You Back”Jackson 5

1970

Led Zeppelin II album cover
Top albumLed Zeppelin IILed Zeppelin

Right behind “I Want You Back”: “Venus” (The Shocking Blue) and “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” (B.J. Thomas).

Led Zeppelin II is also on Spotify, YouTube.

the 1960s
Crimson And Clover cover
#1 song“Crimson And Clover”Tommy James And The Shondells

1969

The Beatles (The White Album) album cover
Top albumThe Beatles (The White Album)The Beatles

Right behind “Crimson And Clover”: “Everyday People” (Sly & The Family Stone) and “Worst That Could Happen” (Brooklyn Bridge).

The Beatles (The White Album) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) cover
#1 song“Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)”John Fred And The Playboys

1968

Magical Mystery Tour album cover
Top albumMagical Mystery TourThe Beatles

Right behind “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)”: “Chain Of Fools” (Aretha Franklin) and “Green Tambourine” (The Lemon Pipers).

Magical Mystery Tour is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

I'm A Believer cover
#1 song“I'm A Believer”The Monkees

1967

The Monkees album cover
Top albumThe MonkeesThe Monkees

Right behind “I'm A Believer”: “Tell It Like It Is” (Aaron Neville) and “Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron” (The Royal Guardsmen).

The Monkees is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

We Can Work It Out cover
#1 song“We Can Work It Out”The Beatles

1966

Rubber Soul album cover
Top albumRubber SoulThe Beatles

Right behind “We Can Work It Out”: “Barbara Ann” (The Beach Boys) and “She's Just My Style” (Gary Lewis And The Playboys).

Rubber Soul is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Downtown cover
#1 song“Downtown”Petula Clark

1965

Top albumBeatles '65The Beatles

Right behind “Downtown”: “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” (The Righteous Brothers) and “The Name Game” (Shirley Ellis).

Beatles '65 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

I Want To Hold Your Hand cover

1964

Top albumThe Singing NunSoeur Sourire, The Singing Nun

Right behind “I Want To Hold Your Hand”: “You Don't Own Me” (Lesley Gore) and “Out Of Limits” (The Marketts).

The Singing Nun is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

Walk Right In cover
#1 song“Walk Right In”The Rooftop Singers

1963

Top albumThe First FamilyVaughn Meader

Right behind “Walk Right In”: “Hey Paula” (Paul and Paula) and “The Night Has A Thousand Eyes” (Bobby Vee).

The First Family is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.

1962

#1 song“Peppermint Twist - Part I”Joey Dee & the Starliters

Right behind “Peppermint Twist - Part I”: “The Twist” (Chubby Checker) and “I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)” (Barbara George).

Will You Love Me Tomorrow cover

1961

Right behind “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”: “Calcutta” (Lawrence Welk And His Orchestra) and “Exodus” (Ferrante & Teicher).

Running Bear cover
#1 song“Running Bear”Johnny Preston

1960

Right behind “Running Bear”: “Teen Angel” (Mark Dinning) and “El Paso” (Marty Robbins).

the late 1950s
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes cover

1959

Right behind “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”: “The All American Boy” (Bill Parsons) and “Donna” (Ritchie Valens).

Sources

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