January 29
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent January 29, and then every January 29 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”: “DTMF” (Bad Bunny) and “APT.” (ROSE & Bruno Mars).
Debí Tirar Más Fotos is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary (born 1997)The United States Office of Management and Budget rescinds a memo from Monday that would have paused federal financial assistance programs implicated by select executive orders…
Your January 29
On January 29, 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 29, back to 1959
2024
Right behind “Lovin On Me”: “Cruel Summer” (Taylor Swift) and “Greedy” (Tate McRae).
American Dream is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
Griselda Blanco, Colombian drug lord (1943–2012)
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
- Royal Rumble, WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming event
2022
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.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
Ashleigh Barty, Australian former tennis player (born 1996)Australian tennis player Ashleigh Barty defeats American Danielle Collins in two sets, 6–3, 7–6 (7–2) to win the women's singles title at the Australian Open. Barty…
Right behind “Drivers License”: “34+35” (Ariana Grande) and “Mood” (24kGoldn Featuring iann dior).
Dangerous: The Double Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Cicely Tyson, American actress (1924–2021)died January 28
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 Bryant, American basketball player (1978–2020)died January 26- New games
- Warcraft III: Reforged · Coffee Talk
2019
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 Bundy, American serial killer (1946–1989)- New games
- Kingdom Hearts III · PC Building Simulator
Right behind “God's Plan”: “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran) and “Havana” (Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug).
Mania is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Royal Rumble, WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming event
Right behind “Bad And Boujee”: “Shape Of You” (Ed Sheeran) and “Black Beatles” (Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane).
Starboy is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- Most read on Wikipedia
Roger Federer, Swiss tennis player (born 1981)In tennis, Roger Federer of Switzerland defeats Rafael Nadal of Spain in the final of the men's singles.
the 2010s
Right behind “Sorry”: “Hello” (Adele) and “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber).
Blackstar is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
2015
Right behind “Uptown Funk!”: “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran) and “Blank Space” (Taylor Swift).
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
- Disney Tsum Tsum
Right behind “Thrift Shop”: “Locked Out Of Heaven” (Bruno Mars) and “Ho Hey” (The Lumineers).
Right behind “Set Fire To The Rain”: “We Found Love” (Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris) and “Good Feeling” (Flo Rida).
Right behind “Hold It Against Me”: “Grenade” (Bruno Mars) and “Firework” (Katy Perry).
Showroom of Compassion is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “TiK ToK”: “Bad Romance” (Lady Gaga) and “Empire State Of Mind” (Jay-Z + Alicia Keys).
Contra is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- New games
- Tatsunoko vs. Capcom · Toki Tori
the 2000s
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
Right behind “Low”: “No One” (Alicia Keys) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic).
As I Am is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- The Sims Castaway Stories
Right behind “Irreplaceable”: “This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race” (Fall Out Boy) and “Say It Right” (Nelly Furtado).
Daughtry is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- Mario Kart 64 · Bonanza Bros.
Right behind “Check On It”: “Grillz” (Nelly Featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp) and “Run It!” (Chris Brown).
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 “You Don't Know My Name” (Alicia Keys).
Right behind “Bump, Bump, Bump”: “Beautiful” (Christina Aguilera) and “Cry Me A River” (Justin Timberlake).
Right behind “U Got It Bad”: “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback) and “Always On Time” (Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti).
Right behind “It Wasn't Me”: “Independent Women Part I” (Destiny's Child) and “Ms. Jackson” (OutKast).
Right behind “I Knew I Loved You”: “What A Girl Wants” (Christina Aguilera) and “Smooth” (Santana Featuring Rob Thomas).
the 1990s
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.
1998
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.
more from 1998
- New games
- Harvest Moon · Panzer Dragoon Saga · Bust a Groove
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 “Missing” (Everything But The Girl).
Waiting to Exhale is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1996
- New games
- Duke Nukem 3D
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
- In sports
- Super Bowl XXIX: San Francisco 49ers
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 “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me”: “I Love Your Smile” (Shanice) and “All 4 Love” (Color Me Badd).
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).
Right behind “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You”: “Opposites Attract” (Paula Abdul (Duet With The Wild Pair)) and “Downtown Train” (Rod Stewart).
the 1980s
Right behind “When I'm With You”: “Straight Up” (Paula Abdul) and “When The Children Cry” (White Lion).
Right behind “Need You Tonight”: “Could've Been” (Tiffany) and “Hazy Shade Of Winter” (The Bangles).
Right behind “At This Moment”: “Open Your Heart” (Madonna) and “C'est La Vie” (Robbie Nevil).
Right behind “That's What Friends Are For”: “Burning Heart” (Survivor) and “I'm Your Man” (Wham!).
Right behind “I Want To Know What Love Is”: “Easy Lover” (Philip Bailey With Phil Collins) and “Careless Whisper” (Wham! Featuring George Michael).
Right behind “Karma Chameleon”: “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” (Yes) and “Talking In Your Sleep” (The Romantics).
Right behind “Down Under”: “Africa” (Toto) and “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye).
Right behind “I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)”: “Waiting For A Girl Like You” (Foreigner) and “Centerfold” (The J. Geils Band).
Right behind “The Tide Is High”: “(Just Like) Starting Over” (John Lennon) and “Celebration” (Kool & The Gang).
Right behind “Rock With You”: “Do That To Me One More Time” (Captain & Tennille) and “Coward Of The County” (Kenny Rogers).
the 1970s
Right behind “Le Freak”: “Y.M.C.A.” (Village People) and “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” (Rod Stewart).
Briefcase Full of Blues is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Stayin' Alive”: “Short People” (Randy Newman) and “Baby Come Back” (Player).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Car Wash”: “I Wish” (Stevie Wonder) and “Dazz” (Brick).
Right behind “Love Rollercoaster”: “I Write The Songs” (Barry Manilow) and “Love To Love You Baby” (Donna Summer).
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.
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.
Right behind “Crocodile Rock”: “You're So Vain” (Carly Simon) and “Superstition” (Stevie Wonder).
Right behind “American Pie (Parts I & II)”: “Brand New Key” (Melanie) and “Let's Stay Together” (Al Green).
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.
Right behind “I Want You Back”: “Venus” (The Shocking Blue) and “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” (B.J. Thomas).
the 1960s
1969
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.
Right behind “Green Tambourine”: “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” (John Fred And The Playboys) and “Chain Of Fools” (Aretha Franklin).
Magical Mystery Tour is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “I'm A Believer”: “Georgy Girl” (The Seekers) and “Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron” (The Royal Guardsmen).
Right behind “We Can Work It Out”: “Barbara Ann” (The Beach Boys) and “She's Just My Style” (Gary Lewis And The Playboys).
Right behind “Downtown”: “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” (The Righteous Brothers) and “The Name Game” (Shirley Ellis).
1964
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.
more from 1964
- In sports
- 1964 Winter Olympics
Right behind “Walk Right In”: “Hey Paula” (Paul and Paula) and “The Night Has A Thousand Eyes” (Bobby Vee).
1962
Right behind “Peppermint Twist - Part I”: “Can't Help Falling In Love” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “The Twist” (Chubby Checker).
1961
Right behind “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”: “Calcutta” (Lawrence Welk And His Orchestra) and “Exodus” (Ferrante & Teicher).
1960
Right behind “Running Bear”: “Teen Angel” (Mark Dinning) and “El Paso” (Marty Robbins).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”: “The All American Boy” (Bill Parsons) 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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