July 16
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent July 16, and then every July 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 “Ordinary”: “What Did I Miss?” (Drake) and “What I Want” (Morgan Wallen Featuring Tate McRae).
Your July 16
On July 16, 2025, “Ordinary” 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 July 16, back to 1959
Right behind “Not Like Us”: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (Shaboozey) and “I Had Some Help” (Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen).
The Tortured Poets Department is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Last Night”: “Fast Car” (Luke Combs) and “Vampire” (Olivia Rodrigo).
Speak Now (Taylor's Version) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
Carlos Alcaraz, Spanish tennis player (born 2003)In tennis, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeats Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the final to win the men's singles title at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first non-Big…
Right behind “As It Was”: “About Damn Time” (Lizzo) and “First Class” (Jack Harlow).
Right behind “Butter”: “Good 4 U” (Olivia Rodrigo) and “Levitating” (Dua Lipa Featuring DaBaby).
Sour is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2021
- New games
- F1 2021 · Punishing: Gray Raven
2020
Right behind “Rockstar”: “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd) and “Whats Poppin” (Jack Harlow Featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne).
Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “Bad Guy” (Billie Eilish) and “Goodbyes” (Post Malone Featuring Young Thug).
Revenge of the Dreamers III is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
Area 51, U.S. Air Force facility in Nevada
Right behind “In My Feelings”: “I Like It” (Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin) and “Girls Like You” (Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B).
Scorpion is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- Most read on Wikipedia
Exo, South Korean boy band
Right behind “Despacito”: “I'm The One” (DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne) and “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars).
Grateful 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 Marin Čilić of Croatia 6–3, 6–1, 6–4 to win the men's singles tournament. Federer wins his eighth Wimbledon singles title,…
the 2010s
Right behind “One Dance”: “Can't Stop The Feeling!” (Justin Timberlake) and “Don't Let Me Down” (The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya).
Views is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- New games
- Pokémon Go · Monster Hunter Generations · Yo-kai Watch 3
Right behind “See You Again”: “Cheerleader” (OMI) and “Watch Me” (Silento).
Dreams Worth More Than Money is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Pokkén Tournament · Yoshi's Woolly World · Worms World Party
Right behind “Fancy”: “Rude” (MAGIC!) and “Problem” (Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea).
Right behind “Blurred Lines”: “Get Lucky” (Daft Punk Featuring Pharrell Williams) and “We Can't Stop” (Miley Cyrus).
Born Sinner is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Shin Megami Tensei IV
Right behind “Call Me Maybe”: “Payphone” (Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa) and “Somebody That I Used To Know” (Gotye Featuring Kimbra).
2011
Right behind “Party Rock Anthem”: “Give Me Everything” (Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer) and “Rolling In The Deep” (Adele).
4 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
- New games
- Inazuma Eleven Strikers
Right behind “California Gurls”: “Love The Way You Lie” (Eminem Featuring Rihanna) and “OMG” (Usher Featuring will.i.am).
Recovery is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- New games
- Toy Story 3
the 2000s
Right behind “I Gotta Feeling”: “Boom Boom Pow” (The Black Eyed Peas) and “Best I Ever Had” (Drake).
Now 31 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Constructor · The Conduit
Right behind “I Kissed A Girl”: “Take A Bow” (Rihanna) and “Lollipop” (Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major).
Right behind “Umbrella”: “Hey There Delilah” (Plain White T's) and “Big Girls Don't Cry” (Fergie).
T.I. vs. T.I.P. is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- Paper Mario · Balloon Fight
Right behind “Promiscuous”: “Crazy” (Gnarls Barkley) and “Me & U” (Cassie).
American V: A Hundred Highways is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “We Belong Together”: “Hollaback Girl” (Gwen Stefani) and “Don't Phunk With My Heart” (The Black Eyed Peas).
Somewhere Down in Texas is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Burn”: “Confessions Part II” (Usher) and “Slow Motion” (Juvenile Featuring Soulja Slim).
The Hunger For More is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2004
- First aired
- Stargate Atlantis premieres
- New games
- Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
2003
Right behind “Crazy In Love”: “Magic Stick” (Lil' Kim Featuring 50 Cent) and “Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)” (Ashanti).
Right behind “Hot In Herre”: “Without Me” (Eminem) and “Hero” (Chad Kroeger Featuring Josey Scott).
Right behind “U Remind Me”: “Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)” (Blu Cantrell) and “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” (Eve Featuring Gwen Stefani).
Right behind “Bent”: “Everything You Want” (Vertical Horizon) and “Try Again” (Aaliyah).
The Marshall Mathers LP is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1990s
Right behind “Bills, Bills, Bills”: “If You Had My Love” (Jennifer Lopez) and “Last Kiss” (Pearl Jam).
Significant Other is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- Silent Hill · Syphon Filter
Right behind “The Boy Is Mine”: “You're Still The One” (Shania Twain) and “My Way” (Usher).
Armageddon: The Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1998
- New games
- Brave Fencer Musashi · Tomba!
Right behind “I'll Be Missing You”: “Bitch” (Meredith Brooks) and “Return Of The Mack” (Mark Morrison).
Right behind “How Do U Want It/California Love”: “You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow” (Toni Braxton) and “Give Me One Reason” (Tracy Chapman).
Right behind “Waterfalls”: “One More Chance/Stay With Me” (The Notorious B.I.G.) and “Don't Take It Personal (Just One Of Dem Days)” (Monica).
Pocahontas is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1995
- New games
- Rave Racer
Right behind “I Swear”: “Regulate (From "Above The Rim")” (Warren G & Nate Dogg) and “Any Time, Any Place/And On And On” (Janet Jackson).
Right behind “Weak”: “Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver")” (UB40) and “Whoomp! (There It Is)” (Tag Team).
Back to Broadway is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1993
- New games
- Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge
Right behind “Baby Got Back”: “I'll Be There” (Mariah Carey) and “Under The Bridge” (Red Hot Chili Peppers).
Some Gave All is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1992
- New games
- Gley Lancer · Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II
Right behind “Unbelievable”: “Rush Rush” (Paula Abdul) and “Right Here, Right Now” (Jesus Jones).
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “She Ain't Worth It”: “Hold On” (En Vogue) and “Cradle Of Love (From "Ford Fairlane")” (Billy Idol).
the 1980s
Right behind “Toy Soldiers”: “Express Yourself” (Madonna) and “If You Don't Know Me By Now” (Simply Red).
Right behind “The Flame”: “Mercedes Boy” (Pebbles) and “Pour Some Sugar On Me” (Def Leppard).
Right behind “Alone”: “Shakedown (From "Beverly Hills Cop II")” (Bob Seger) and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” (Whitney Houston).
Right behind “Invisible Touch”: “Sledgehammer” (Peter Gabriel) and “Nasty” (Janet Jackson).
Right behind “A View To A Kill”: “Raspberry Beret” (Prince And The Revolution) and “Everytime You Go Away” (Paul Young).
Songs from the Big Chair is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1984
Right behind “When Doves Cry”: “Dancing In The Dark” (Bruce Springsteen) and “Ghostbusters” (Ray Parker Jr.).
Right behind “Every Breath You Take”: “Electric Avenue” (Eddy Grant) and “Flashdance...What A Feeling” (Irene Cara).
Right behind “Don't You Want Me”: “Rosanna” (Toto) and “Hurts So Good” (John Cougar).
1981
Right behind “Bette Davis Eyes”: “All Those Years Ago” (George Harrison) and “The One That You Love” (Air Supply).
Right behind “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me”: “Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)” (Paul McCartney And Wings) and “Little Jeannie” (Elton John).
the 1970s
Right behind “Bad Girls”: “Ring My Bell” (Anita Ward) and “Hot Stuff” (Donna Summer).
Right behind “Shadow Dancing”: “Baker Street” (Gerry Rafferty) and “Miss You” (The Rolling Stones).
1977
Right behind “Da Doo Ron Ron”: “Looks Like We Made It” (Barry Manilow) and “Undercover Angel” (Alan O'Day).
Right behind “Afternoon Delight”: “Kiss And Say Goodbye” (The Manhattans) and “I'll Be Good To You” (The Brothers Johnson).
Right behind “Listen To What The Man Said”: “The Hustle” (Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony) and “I'm Not In Love” (10cc).
Right behind “Rock Your Baby”: “ANNIE's SONG” (John Denver) and “Rock And Roll Heaven” (The Righteous Brothers).
Right behind “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown”: “Will It Go Round In Circles” (Billy Preston) and “Yesterday Once More” (Carpenters).
Living in the Material World is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Lean On Me”: “Too Late To Turn Back Now” (Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose) and “Alone Again (Naturally)” (Gilbert O'Sullivan).
Right behind “It's Too Late/I Feel The Earth Move”: “Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)” (The Raiders) and “You've Got A Friend” (James Taylor).
Right behind “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”: “The Love You Save/I Found That Girl” (Jackson 5) and “(They Long To Be) Close To You” (Carpenters).
the 1960s
Right behind “In The Year 2525”: “Spinning Wheel” (Blood, Sweat & Tears) and “Good Morning Starshine” (Oliver).
Hair is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1969
- In space
- Apollo 11 launches
Right behind “Grazing In The Grass”: “Lady Willpower” (Gary Puckett And The Union Gap) and “Jumpin' Jack Flash” (The Rolling Stones).
Right behind “Windy”: “Can't Take My Eyes Off You” (Frankie Valli) and “Light My Fire” (The Doors).
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1966
Right behind “Hanky Panky”: “Wild Thing” (The Troggs) and “Red Rubber Ball” (The Cyrkle).
Right behind “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction”: “I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” (Four Tops) and “I'm Henry VIII, I Am” (Herman's Hermits).
1964
Right behind “Rag Doll”: “Memphis” (Johnny Rivers) and “I Get Around” (The Beach Boys).
Right behind “Surf City”: “Easier Said Than Done” (The Essex) and “So Much In Love” (The Tymes).
1962
Right behind “Roses Are Red (My Love)”: “The Wah Watusi” (The Orlons) and “I Can't Stop Loving You” (Ray Charles).
1961
Right behind “Tossin' And Turnin'”: “The Boll Weevil Song” (Brook Benton) and “Quarter To Three” (U.S. Bonds).
1960
Right behind “I'm Sorry”: “Alley-Oop” (Hollywood Argyles) and “Everybody's Somebody's Fool” (Connie Francis).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Lonely Boy”: “The Battle Of New Orleans” (Johnny Horton) and “Tiger” (Fabian).
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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