January 8
on this day, year by year
Here is January 8 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.
2025
- #1 song
“Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga & Bruno Marsright behind it: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (Shaboozey) and “Birds Of A Feather” (Billie Eilish)- In theaters
- Mufasa: The Lion King
- On Netflix
- Squid Game
- New games
- Sniper Elite 4 · My Summer Car · The Exit 8
2024
- #1 song
“Lovin On Me” by Jack Harlowright behind it: “Cruel Summer” (Taylor Swift) and “Greedy” (Tate McRae)- Top album
- 1989 (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Wonka
- On Netflix
- Fool Me Once
- New games
- Love and Deepspace
2023
- #1 song
“Anti-Hero” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “Unholy” (Sam Smith & Kim Petras) and “Kill Bill” (SZA)- In theaters
- Avatar: The Way of Water
- On Netflix
- Ginny & Georgia
2022
- #1 song
“All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “Easy On Me” (Adele) and “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” (Brenda Lee)- In theaters
- Spider-Man: No Way Home
- On Netflix
- Cobra Kai
- Most read on Wikipedia
Sidney Poitier, Bahamian-American actor, filmmaker, diplomat and author (1927–2022)died January 6
2021
- #1 song
“Mood” by 24kGoldn Featuring iann diorright behind it: “Positions” (Ariana Grande) and “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd)- In theaters
- Wonder Woman 1984
2020
- #1 song
“Circles” by Post Maloneright behind it: “Memories” (Maroon 5) and “The Box” (Roddy Ricch)- In theaters
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- Most read on Wikipedia
Muhammad, Founder of Islam (c. 570–632)
2019
- #1 song
“Without Me” by Halseyright behind it: “Thank U, Next” (Ariana Grande) and “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee)- Top album
- I Am > I Was by 21 Savagealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Aquaman
- Most read on Wikipedia
Trevor Lawrence, American football player (born 1999)
2018
- #1 song
“Perfect” by Ed Sheeranright behind it: “Havana” (Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug) and “Rockstar” (Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage)- In theaters
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
- Most read on Wikipedia
Kirk Douglas, American actor (1916–2020)
the 2010s
2017
- #1 song
“Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Maneright behind it: “Bad And Boujee” (Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert) and “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk)- Top album
- A Pentatonix Christmas by Pentatonixalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Hidden Figures
2016
- #1 song
- “Hello” by Adeleright behind it: “Sorry” (Justin Bieber) and “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber)
- In theaters
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
2015
- #1 song
“Blank Space” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “Uptown Funk!” (Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars) and “Take Me To Church” (Hozier)- In theaters
- Taken 3
2014
- #1 song
“The Monster” by Eminem Featuring Rihannaright behind it: “Timber” (Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha) and “Counting Stars” (OneRepublic)- In theaters
- Frozen
2013
- #1 song
“Locked Out Of Heaven” by Bruno Marsright behind it: “I Knew You Were Trouble.” (Taylor Swift) and “Diamonds” (Rihanna)- In theaters
- Texas Chainsaw 3D
2012
- #1 song
“Sexy And I Know It” by LMFAOright behind it: “We Found Love” (Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris) and “The One That Got Away” (Katy Perry)- In theaters
- The Devil Inside
2011
- #1 song
“Grenade” by Bruno Marsright behind it: “Firework” (Katy Perry) and “We R Who We R” (Ke$ha)- In theaters
- True Grit
2010
- #1 song
- “TiK ToK” by Ke$haright behind it: “Replay” (Iyaz) and “Bad Romance” (Lady Gaga)
- Top album
- I Dreamed a Dream by Susan Boylealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Avatar
- New games
- Army of Two: The 40th Day
the 2000s
2009
- #1 song
“Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” by Beyonceright behind it: “Just Dance” (Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donis) and “Live Your Life” (T.I. Featuring Rihanna)- In theaters
- Gran Torino
- New games
- Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity
2008
- #1 song
“Low” by Flo Rida Featuring T-Painright behind it: “No One” (Alicia Keys) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic)- Top album
- Growing Pains by Mary J. Bligealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- National Treasure: Book of Secrets
- New games
- Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity · Jackass: The Game
2007
- #1 song
“Irreplaceable” by Beyonceright behind it: “Fergalicious” (Fergie) and “Smack That” (Akon Featuring Eminem)- In theaters
- Night at the Museum
2006
- #1 song
“Laffy Taffy” by D4Lright behind it: “Run It!” (Chris Brown) and “Photograph” (Nickelback)- Top album
- Unpredictable by Jamie Foxxalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Hostel
2005
- #1 song
“Let Me Love You” by Marioright behind it: “1, 2 Step” (Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott) and “Drop It Like It's Hot” (Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell)- In theaters
- Meet the Fockers
2004
- #1 song
- “Hey Ya!” by OutKastright behind it: “The Way You Move” (OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown) and “Milkshake” (Kelis)
- Top album
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by OutKastalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
- #1 song
“Lose Yourself” by Eminemright behind it: “Work It” (Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) and “Air Force Ones” (Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee)- In theaters
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
- #1 song
“How You Remind Me” by Nickelbackright behind it: “U Got It Bad” (Usher) and “Family Affair” (Mary J. Blige)
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)
- In theaters
- Cast Away
2000
- #1 song
“Smooth” by Santana Featuring Rob Thomasright behind it: “Back At One” (Brian McKnight) and “I Wanna Love You Forever” (Jessica Simpson)- Top album
...And Then There Was X by DMXalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Stuart Little
the 1990s
1999
- #1 song
“I'm Your Angel” by R. Kelly & Celine Dionright behind it: “Nobody's Supposed To Be Here” (Deborah Cox) and “Have You Ever?” (Brandy)- Top album
Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood by DMXalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- A Civil Action
1998
- #1 song
“Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight” by Elton Johnright behind it: “Been Around The World” (Puff Daddy & The Family (Feat. The Notorious B.I.G. & Mase)) and “Together Again” (Janet)- In theaters
- Titanic
1997
- #1 song
“Un-Break My Heart” by Toni Braxtonright behind it: “I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")” (R. Kelly) and “Don't Let Go (Love)” (En Vogue)- Top album
Tragic Kingdom by No Doubtalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Michael
1996
- #1 song
“One Sweet Day” by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Menright behind it: “Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Whitney Houston) and “Hey Lover” (LL Cool J)- In theaters
- 12 Monkeys
1995
- #1 song
“On Bended Knee” by Boyz II Menright behind it: “Creep” (TLC) and “Another Night” (Real McCoy)- In theaters
- Dumb and Dumber
1994
- #1 song
“Hero” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “All For Love” (Bryan Adams/Rod Stewart/Sting) and “All That She Wants” (Ace Of Base)- In theaters
- Mrs. Doubtfire
- New games
- Street Slam
1993
- #1 song
- “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houstonright behind it: “Rump Shaker” (Wreckx-N-Effect) and “If I Ever Fall In Love” (Shai)
- Top album
The Bodyguard by Whitney Houstonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- A Few Good Men
1992
- #1 song
“Black Or White” by Michael Jacksonright behind it: “All 4 Love” (Color Me Badd) and “Can't Let Go” (Mariah Carey)- In theaters
- Hook
1991
- #1 song
“Justify My Love” by Madonnaright behind it: “Because I Love You (The Postman Song)” (Stevie B) and “High Enough” (Damn Yankees)- Top album
To the Extreme by Vanilla Icealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Home Alone
- New games
- Operation C
1990
- #1 song
“Another Day In Paradise” by Phil Collinsright behind it: “Rhythm Nation” (Janet Jackson) and “Pump Up The Jam” (Technotronic Featuring Felly)- Top album
Girl You Know It's True by Milli Vanillialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Born on the Fourth of July
the 1980s
1989
- #1 song
“My Prerogative” by Bobby Brownright behind it: “Two Hearts” (Phil Collins) and “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” (Poison)- Top album
Giving You the Best That I Got by Anita Bakeralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Rain Man
1988
- #1 song
“So Emotional” by Whitney Houstonright behind it: “Got My Mind Set On You” (George Harrison) and “Faith” (George Michael)- In theaters
- Three Men and a Baby
- New games
- Super Contra
1987
- #1 song
“Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Banglesright behind it: “Notorious” (Duran Duran) and “Shake You Down” (Gregory Abbott)- Top album
Live/1975–85 by Bruce Springsteenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- The Golden Child
1986
- #1 song
“Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richieright behind it: “Party All The Time” (Eddie Murphy) and “That's What Friends Are For” (Dionne & Friends)- In theaters
- Rocky IV
1985
- #1 song
“Like A Virgin” by Madonnaright behind it: “All I Need” (Jack Wagner) and “The Wild Boys” (Duran Duran)- Top album
Purple Rain by Princealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Beverly Hills Cop
1984
- #1 song
“Say Say Say” by Paul McCartney And Michael Jacksonright behind it: “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” (Yes) and “Say It Isn't So” (Daryl Hall John Oates)- In theaters
- Terms of Endearment
1983
- #1 song
- “Maneater” by Daryl Hall John Oatesright behind it: “The Girl Is Mine” (Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney) and “Dirty Laundry” (Don Henley)
- Top album
Business as Usual by Men at Workalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Tootsie
1982
- #1 song
“Physical” by Olivia Newton-Johnright behind it: “Waiting For A Girl Like You” (Foreigner) and “Let's Groove” (Earth, Wind & Fire)- Top album
For Those About to Rock We Salute You by AC/DCalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Sharky's Machine
1981
- #1 song
- “(Just Like) Starting Over” by John Lennonright behind it: “Love On The Rocks” (Neil Diamond) and “Guilty” (Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb)
- Top album
Double Fantasy by John Lennonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- 9 to 5
1980
- #1 song
“Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmesright behind it: “Rock With You” (Michael Jackson) and “Do That To Me One More Time” (Captain & Tennille)- In theaters
- Kramer vs. Kramer
- First aired
- The Wonderful Adventures of Nils premieres
the 1970s
1979
- #1 song
“Too Much Heaven” by Bee Geesright behind it: “Le Freak” (Chic) and “My Life” (Billy Joel)- Top album
Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits Vol. 2 by Barbra Streisandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Superman
1978
- #1 song
“Baby Come Back” by Playerright behind it: “How Deep Is Your Love” (Bee Gees) and “Here You Come Again” (Dolly Parton)- In theaters
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977
- #1 song
“You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)” by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.right behind it: “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” (Leo Sayer) and “Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)” (Rod Stewart)- Top album
Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonderalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- King Kong
1976
- #1 song
“Convoy” by C.W. McCallright behind it: “I Write The Songs” (Barry Manilow) and “Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)” (Diana Ross)- Top album
Chicago IX: Chicago's Greatest Hits by Chicagoalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1975
- #1 song
“Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” by Elton Johnright behind it: “You're The First, The Last, My Everything” (Barry White) and “Junior's Farm/Sally G” (Paul McCartney And Wings)- Top album
Elton John's Greatest Hits by Elton Johnalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1974
- #1 song
“The Joker” by The Steve Miller Bandright behind it: “Time In A Bottle” (Jim Croce) and “Show And Tell” (Al Wilson)- Top album
You Don't Mess Around with Jim by Jim Crocealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1973
- #1 song
- “You're So Vain” by Carly Simonright behind it: “Superstition” (Stevie Wonder) and “Me And Mrs. Jones” (Billy Paul)
- Top album
No Secrets by Carly Simonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1972
- #1 song
“Brand New Key” by Melanieright behind it: “American Pie (Parts I & II)” (Don McLean) and “Family Affair” (Sly & The Family Stone)
1971
- #1 song
- “My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity” by George Harrisonright behind it: “Knock Three Times” (Dawn) and “One Less Bell To Answer” (The 5th Dimension)
- Top album
All Things Must Pass by George Harrisonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1970
- #1 song
“Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” by B.J. Thomasright behind it: “Someday We'll Be Together” (Diana Ross & The Supremes) and “Leaving On A Jet Plane” (Peter, Paul & Mary)- Top album
Abbey Road by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
the 1960s
1969
- #1 song
“I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Marvin Gayeright behind it: “I'm Gonna Make You Love Me” (Diana Ross And The Supremes & The Temptations) and “Wichita Lineman” (Glen Campbell)- Top album
The Beatles (The White Album) by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1968
- #1 song
“Hello Goodbye” by The Beatlesright behind it: “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” (John Fred And The Playboys) and “Daydream Believer” (The Monkees)- Top album
Magical Mystery Tour by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1967
- #1 song
“I'm A Believer” by The Monkeesright behind it: “Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron” (The Royal Guardsmen) and “Tell It Like It Is” (Aaron Neville)- Top album
The Monkees by The Monkeesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1966
- #1 song
“We Can Work It Out” by The Beatlesright behind it: “The Sound Of Silence” (Simon & Garfunkel) 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
“I Feel Fine” by The Beatlesright behind it: “Come See About Me” (The Supremes) and “Mr. Lonely” (Bobby Vinton)
1964
- #1 song
“There! I've Said It Again” by Bobby Vintonright behind it: “Louie Louie” (The Kingsmen) and “Popsicles And Icicles” (The Murmaids)
1963
- #1 song
“Go Away Little Girl” by Steve Lawrenceright behind it: “Telstar” (The Tornadoes) and “Limbo Rock” (Chubby Checker)
1962
- #1 song
“The Twist” by Chubby Checkerright behind it: “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (The Tokens) and “Peppermint Twist - Part I” (Joey Dee & the Starliters)
1961
- #1 song
“Wonderland By Night” by Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestraright behind it: “Are You Lonesome To-night?” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “Exodus” (Ferrante & Teicher)
1960
- #1 song
“El Paso” by Marty Robbinsright behind it: “Why” (Frankie Avalon) and “Way Down Yonder In New Orleans” (Freddie Cannon)
the late 1950s
1959
- #1 song
“The Chipmunk Song” by The Chipmunks With David Sevilleright behind it: “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” (The Platters) and “My Happiness” (Connie Francis)
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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