July 26
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent July 26, and then every July 26 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”: “Daisies” (Justin Bieber) and “What I Want” (Morgan Wallen Featuring Tate McRae).
JackBoys 2 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Happy Gilmore 2, 2025 film by Kyle Newacheck
Your July 26
On July 26, 2025, “Ordinary” was #1.
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every other July 26, back to 1959
Right behind “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”: “I Had Some Help” (Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen) and “Not Like Us” (Kendrick Lamar).
The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Deadpool & Wolverine, 2024 Marvel Studios film
- In sports
- 2024 Summer Olympics
Right behind “Seven”: “Try That In A Small Town” (Jason Aldean) and “Last Night” (Morgan Wallen).
Speak Now (Taylor's Version) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
Sinéad O'Connor, Irish singer (1966–2023)died July 26- New games
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Right behind “About Damn Time”: “As It Was” (Harry Styles) and “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” (Kate Bush).
Right behind “Butter”: “Good 4 U” (Olivia Rodrigo) and “Levitating” (Dua Lipa).
Faith is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Tom Daley, English diver (born 1994)
Right behind “Rockstar”: “Whats Poppin” (Jack Harlow Featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne) and “Popstar” (DJ Khaled Featuring Drake).
Legends Never Die is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
Regis Philbin, American television personality (1931–2020)died July 24
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “Bad Guy” (Billie Eilish) and “I Don't Care” (Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber).
No.6 Collaborations Project is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- First aired
- The Boys premieres
- New games
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Right behind “In My Feelings”: “I Like It” (Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin) and “Girls Like You” (Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B).
Right behind “Despacito”: “Wild Thoughts” (DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller) and “I'm The One” (DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne).
the 2010s
Right behind “One Dance”: “Can't Stop The Feeling!” (Justin Timberlake) and “Cheap Thrills” (Sia Featuring Sean Paul).
Right behind “Cheerleader”: “Can't Feel My Face” (The Weeknd) and “See You Again” (Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth).
Right behind “Rude”: “Fancy” (Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX) 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).
Magna Carta Holy Grail is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Brain Age: Concentration Training
Right behind “Call Me Maybe”: “Payphone” (Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa) and “Wide Awake” (Katy Perry).
Uncaged is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Jurassic Park: The Game · Just Dance Wii 2
Right behind “Party Rock Anthem”: “Give Me Everything” (Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer) and “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” (Katy Perry).
Red River Blue is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
- New games
- VVVVVV
Right behind “Love The Way You Lie”: “California Gurls” (Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg) and “Airplanes” (B.o.B Featuring Hayley Williams).
Recovery is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- New games
- Aero the Acro-Bat
the 2000s
Right behind “I Gotta Feeling”: “Best I Ever Had” (Drake) and “You Belong With Me” (Taylor Swift).
Leave This Town is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Wii Sports Resort
Right behind “I Kissed A Girl”: “Take A Bow” (Rihanna) and “Lollipop” (Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major).
Right behind “Hey There Delilah”: “Umbrella” (Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z) and “Big Girls Don't Cry” (Fergie).
T.I. vs. T.I.P. is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- Mario Party 8 · Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary
Right behind “Promiscuous”: “Crazy” (Gnarls Barkley) and “Me & U” (Cassie).
Right behind “We Belong Together”: “Pon de Replay” (Rihanna) and “Hollaback Girl” (Gwen Stefani).
TP-3: Reloaded is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- The Idolmaster
Right behind “Confessions Part II”: “Slow Motion” (Juvenile Featuring Soulja Slim) and “Burn” (Usher).
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 “Complicated” (Avril Lavigne).
Right behind “U Remind Me”: “Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)” (Blu Cantrell) and “All Or Nothing” (O-Town).
Songs in A Minor is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2001
- New games
- Everybody's Golf 3
Right behind “It's Gonna Be Me”: “Bent” (matchbox twenty) and “Everything You Want” (Vertical Horizon).
The Marshall Mathers LP is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2000
- New games
- The King of Fighters 2000
the 1990s
Right behind “Genie In A Bottle”: “Wild Wild West” (Will Smith Featuring Dru Hill & Kool Mo Dee) and “Bills, Bills, Bills” (Destiny's Child).
Right behind “The Boy Is Mine”: “You're Still The One” (Shania Twain) and “My Way” (Usher).
Right behind “I'll Be Missing You”: “Bitch” (Meredith Brooks) and “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” (Backstreet Boys).
Men in Black: The Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow”: “How Do U Want It/California Love” (2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo) and “Give Me One Reason” (Tracy Chapman).
It Was Written is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1996
- New games
- SimTown
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).
Right behind “I Swear”: “Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites")” (Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories) and “Fantastic Voyage” (Coolio).
The Lion King is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1994
- New games
- Aggressors of Dark Kombat
Right behind “Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver")”: “Whoomp! (There It Is)” (Tag Team) and “Weak” (SWV).
Right behind “Baby Got Back”: “This Used To Be My Playground” (Madonna) and “Baby-Baby-Baby” (TLC).
Right behind “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”: “Right Here, Right Now” (Jesus Jones) and “Unbelievable” (EMF).
Unforgettable... with Love is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1991
- New games
- Sonic the Hedgehog · Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge · U.N. Squadron
Right behind “She Ain't Worth It”: “Vision Of Love” (Mariah Carey) and “Cradle Of Love (From "Ford Fairlane")” (Billy Idol).
the 1980s
Right behind “Toy Soldiers”: “Batdance (From "Batman")” (Prince) and “Express Yourself” (Madonna).
Right behind “Roll With It”: “Hold On To The Nights” (Richard Marx) and “Hands To Heaven” (Breathe).
Hysteria is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1988
- New games
- Super Dodge Ball
Right behind “Shakedown (From "Beverly Hills Cop II")”: “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For” (U2) and “Alone” (Heart).
Right behind “Sledgehammer”: “Danger Zone” (Kenny Loggins) and “Invisible Touch” (Genesis).
Right behind “Everytime You Go Away”: “Shout” (Tears For Fears) and “You Give Good Love” (Whitney Houston).
Songs from the Big Chair is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1985
- New games
- Stack-Up
Right behind “When Doves Cry”: “Ghostbusters” (Ray Parker Jr.) and “Dancing In The Dark” (Bruce Springsteen).
Right behind “Every Breath You Take”: “Electric Avenue” (Eddy Grant) and “Flashdance...What A Feeling” (Irene Cara).
Right behind “Eye Of The Tiger”: “Rosanna” (Toto) and “Hurts So Good” (John Cougar).
Right behind “Jessie's Girl”: “The One That You Love” (Air Supply) and “Theme From "Greatest American Hero" (Believe It or Not)” (Joey Scarbury).
Long Distance Voyager is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me”: “Magic” (Olivia Newton-John) and “Little Jeannie” (Elton John).
the 1970s
Right behind “Bad Girls”: “Ring My Bell” (Anita Ward) and “Good Times” (Chic).
Right behind “Shadow Dancing”: “Baker Street” (Gerry Rafferty) and “Miss You” (The Rolling Stones).
1977
Right behind “I Just Want To Be Your Everything”: “I'm In You” (Peter Frampton) and “Looks Like We Made It” (Barry Manilow).
Right behind “Kiss And Say Goodbye”: “Love Is Alive” (Gary Wright) and “Moonlight Feels Right” (Starbuck).
Right behind “The Hustle”: “I'm Not In Love” (10cc) and “One Of These Nights” (Eagles).
Right behind “ANNIE's SONG”: “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me” (Elton John) and “Rock And Roll Heaven” (The Righteous Brothers).
Right behind “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown”: “Yesterday Once More” (Carpenters) and “Shambala” (Three Dog Night).
Right behind “Alone Again (Naturally)”: “Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)” (Looking Glass) and “Too Late To Turn Back Now” (Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose).
Right behind “You've Got A Friend”: “Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)” (The Raiders) and “It's Too Late/I Feel The Earth Move” (Carole King).
Tapestry is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1971
- In space
- Apollo 15 launches
Right behind “(They Long To Be) Close To You”: “Make It With You” (Bread) and “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)” (Three Dog Night).
the 1960s
Right behind “In The Year 2525”: “Crystal Blue Persuasion” (Tommy James And The Shondells) and “Spinning Wheel” (Blood, Sweat & Tears).
1968
Right behind “Grazing In The Grass”: “Lady Willpower” (Gary Puckett And The Union Gap) and “Stoned Soul Picnic” (The 5th Dimension).
The Beat of the Brass is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Light My Fire”: “I Was Made To Love Her” (Stevie Wonder) and “Windy” (The Association).
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Wild Thing”: “Hanky Panky” (Tommy James And The Shondells) and “Lil' Red Riding Hood” (Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs).
Right behind “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction”: “I'm Henry VIII, I Am” (Herman's Hermits) and “What's New Pussycat?” (Tom Jones).
Right behind “A Hard Day's Night”: “Rag Doll” (The 4 Seasons Featuring the "Sound of Frankie Valli") and “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” (Jan & Dean).
Right behind “Surf City”: “So Much In Love” (The Tymes) and “Fingertips - Pt 2” (Little Stevie Wonder).
1962
Right behind “Roses Are Red (My Love)”: “The Wah Watusi” (The Orlons) and “Sealed With A Kiss” (Brian Hyland).
1961
Right behind “Tossin' And Turnin'”: “I Like It Like That, Part 1” (Chris Kenner) and “The Boll Weevil Song” (Brook Benton).
1960
Right behind “I'm Sorry”: “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini” (Brian Hyland) and “It's Now Or Never” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires).
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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