July 7
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent July 7, and then every July 7 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 I Want” (Morgan Wallen Featuring Tate McRae) and “Just In Case” (Morgan Wallen).
Your July 7
On July 7, 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 7, 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 Tortured Poets Department is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
Lulu Sun, New Zealand and Swiss professional tennis player (born 2001)
Right behind “Last Night”: “Fast Car” (Luke Combs) and “Calm Down” (Rema & Selena Gomez).
Right behind “As It Was”: “First Class” (Jack Harlow) and “About Damn Time” (Lizzo).
Right behind “Butter”: “Good 4 U” (Olivia Rodrigo) and “Kiss Me More” (Doja Cat Featuring SZA).
Call Me If You Get Lost is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Dilip Kumar, Indian actor (1922–2021)died July 7- In sports
- 2021 Stanley Cup Finals: Montreal Canadiens
Right behind “Rockstar”: “Whats Poppin” (Jack Harlow Featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne) and “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd).
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “Bad Guy” (Billie Eilish) and “Talk” (Khalid).
Indigo is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
Cameron Boyce, American actor (1999–2019)died July 6
Right behind “I Like It”: “Sad!” (XXXTENTACION) and “Lucid Dreams” (Juice WRLD).
Pray for the Wicked is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- Most read on Wikipedia
- 2018 FIFA World Cup, Association football tournament in Russia
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).
the 2010s
Right behind “One Dance”: “Can't Stop The Feeling!” (Justin Timberlake) and “Panda” (Desiigner).
Views is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- New games
- Final Fantasy VII · Inside · Girls' Frontline
Right behind “See You Again”: “Bad Blood” (Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar) and “Cheerleader” (OMI).
Dark Before Dawn is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Rocket League
2014
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).
Right behind “Call Me Maybe”: “Payphone” (Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa) and “Somebody That I Used To Know” (Gotye Featuring Kimbra).
Right behind “Give Me Everything”: “Rolling In The Deep” (Adele) and “Party Rock Anthem” (LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock).
The Light of the Sun is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
- New games
- Infamous 2 · Wii Play: Motion
Right behind “California Gurls”: “Love The Way You Lie” (Eminem Featuring Rihanna) and “OMG” (Usher Featuring will.i.am).
the 2000s
2009
Right behind “I Gotta Feeling”: “Boom Boom Pow” (The Black Eyed Peas) and “Best I Ever Had” (Drake).
The E.N.D. is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2009
- New games
- Tales of Monkey Island
Right behind “I Kissed A Girl”: “Lollipop” (Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major) and “Bleeding Love” (Leona Lewis).
Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Umbrella”: “Party Like A Rockstar” (Shop Boyz) and “Big Girls Don't Cry” (Fergie).
Lost Highway is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- Ontamarama
Right behind “Promiscuous”: “Hips Don't Lie” (Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean) and “Do I Make You Proud” (Taylor Hicks).
Right behind “We Belong Together”: “Inside Your Heaven” (Bo Bice) and “Inside Your Heaven” (Carrie Underwood).
Right behind “I Believe”: “Burn” (Usher) and “Confessions Part II” (Usher).
Right behind “Crazy In Love”: “Magic Stick” (Lil' Kim Featuring 50 Cent) and “This Is The Night” (Clay Aiken).
Right behind “Hot In Herre”: “Without Me” (Eminem) and “Hero” (Chad Kroeger Featuring Josey Scott).
Right behind “U Remind Me”: “Lady Marmalade” (Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & P!nk) and “Hanging By A Moment” (Lifehouse).
Right behind “Be With You”: “Try Again” (Aaliyah) and “I Turn To You” (Christina Aguilera).
The Marshall Mathers LP is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2000
- New games
- Final Fantasy IX · Deus Ex
the 1990s
Right behind “If You Had My Love”: “Bills, Bills, Bills” (Destiny's Child) and “Last Kiss” (Pearl Jam).
Right behind “The Boy Is Mine”: “You're Still The One” (Shania Twain) and “Too Close” (Next).
Right behind “I'll Be Missing You”: “Bitch” (Meredith Brooks) and “MMMBop” (Hanson).
Right behind “How Do U Want It/California Love”: “You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow” (Toni Braxton) and “Tha Crossroads” (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony).
Right behind “Waterfalls”: “Don't Take It Personal (Just One Of Dem Days)” (Monica) and “One More Chance/Stay With Me” (The Notorious B.I.G.).
HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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”: “That's The Way Love Goes” (Janet Jackson) and “Whoomp! (There It Is)” (Tag Team).
Right behind “Baby Got Back”: “I'll Be There” (Mariah Carey) and “Under The Bridge” (Red Hot Chili Peppers).
Right behind “Rush Rush”: “Unbelievable” (EMF) and “Right Here, Right Now” (Jesus Jones).
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Step By Step”: “It Must Have Been Love (From "Pretty Woman")” (Roxette) and “She Ain't Worth It” (Glenn Medeiros Featuring Bobby Brown).
the 1980s
Right behind “Good Thing”: “Baby Don't Forget My Number” (Milli Vanilli) and “If You Don't Know Me By Now” (Simply Red).
The Raw & the Cooked is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “The Flame”: “Mercedes Boy” (Pebbles) and “Pour Some Sugar On Me” (Def Leppard).
Right behind “Alone”: “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” (Whitney Houston) and “Shakedown (From "Beverly Hills Cop II")” (Bob Seger).
Whitney is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1987
- New games
- Metal Gear · Getsu Fūma Den
Right behind “Holding Back The Years”: “Invisible Touch” (Genesis) and “There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” (Billy Ocean).
Right behind “A View To A Kill”: “Sussudio” (Phil Collins) and “Raspberry Beret” (Prince And The Revolution).
Songs from the Big Chair is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1984
Right behind “When Doves Cry”: “Dancing In The Dark” (Bruce Springsteen) and “Jump (for My Love)” (The Pointer Sisters).
1983
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).
1980
Right behind “Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)”: “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” (Billy Joel) and “The Rose” (Bette Midler).
the 1970s
Right behind “Ring My Bell”: “Bad Girls” (Donna Summer) and “Hot Stuff” (Donna Summer).
Right behind “Shadow Dancing”: “Baker Street” (Gerry Rafferty) and “Take A Chance On Me” (ABBA).
Right behind “Undercover Angel”: “Da Doo Ron Ron” (Shaun Cassidy) and “Looks Like We Made It” (Barry Manilow).
Right behind “Afternoon Delight”: “Kiss And Say Goodbye” (The Manhattans) and “I'll Be Good To You” (The Brothers Johnson).
1975
Right behind “Love Will Keep Us Together”: “The Hustle” (Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony) and “Listen To What The Man Said” (Wings).
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Rock Your Baby”: “ANNIE's SONG” (John Denver) and “Rock The Boat” (The Hues Corporation).
Caribou is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1974
- In sports
- 1974 FIFA World Cup Final: Germany men's national association football team
1973
Right behind “Will It Go Round In Circles”: “Kodachrome” (Paul Simon) and “My Love” (Paul McCartney And Wings).
Living in the Material World is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Lean On Me”: “Outa-Space” (Billy Preston) and “Song Sung Blue” (Neil Diamond).
Right behind “It's Too Late/I Feel The Earth Move”: “Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)” (The Raiders) and “Treat Her Like A Lady” (Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose).
Right behind “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”: “The Love You Save/I Found That Girl” (Jackson 5) and “Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)” (The Temptations).
the 1960s
Right behind “In The Year 2525”: “Spinning Wheel” (Blood, Sweat & Tears) and “Good Morning Starshine” (Oliver).
Right behind “This Guy's In Love With You”: “The Horse” (Cliff Nobles & Co.) and “Jumpin' Jack Flash” (The Rolling Stones).
Right behind “Windy”: “Little Bit O' Soul” (The Music Explosion) and “Can't Take My Eyes Off You” (Frankie Valli).
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1966
Right behind “Paperback Writer”: “Red Rubber Ball” (The Cyrkle) and “Strangers In The Night” (Frank Sinatra).
Right behind “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction”: “I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” (Four Tops) and “Mr. Tambourine Man” (The Byrds).
Right behind “I Get Around”: “Memphis” (Johnny Rivers) and “Rag Doll” (The 4 Seasons Featuring the "Sound of Frankie Valli").
Right behind “Easier Said Than Done”: “Surf City” (Jan & Dean) and “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport” (Rolf Harris).
1962
Right behind “The Stripper”: “Roses Are Red (My Love)” (Bobby Vinton) 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 “Alley-Oop”: “I'm Sorry” (Brenda Lee) and “Everybody's Somebody's Fool” (Connie Francis).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Lonely Boy”: “The Battle Of New Orleans” (Johnny Horton) and “Personality” (Lloyd Price and His Orchestra).
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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