June 18

on this day, year by year

The Tortured Poets Department (2024) album cover

The Voice of the Heroes (2021) album cover

Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (2017) album cover

Here is June 18 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.

Born on June 18? Find your year:

2025

#1 song: “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenterright behind it: “Ordinary” (Alex Warren) and “What I Want” (Morgan Wallen Featuring Tate McRae)
Top album: I'm the Problem by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: How to Train Your Dragon
On Netflix: The Waterfront
Most read on Wikipedia: Anne Burrell, American television chef (1969–2025)died June 17

2024

#1 song: “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallenright behind it: “Please Please Please” (Sabrina Carpenter) and “Espresso” (Sabrina Carpenter)
Top album: The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Inside Out 2
On Netflix: Bridgerton

2023

#1 song: “Last Night” by Morgan Wallenright behind it: “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus) and “Fast Car” (Luke Combs)
Top album: One Thing at a Time by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Flash
On Netflix: Bloodhounds

2022

#1 song: “As It Was” by Harry Stylesright behind it: “First Class” (Jack Harlow) and “Wait For U” (Future Featuring Drake & Tems)
Top album: Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunnyalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Jurassic World Dominion
On Netflix: Stranger Things

2021

#1 song: “Butter” by BTSright behind it: “Good 4 U” (Olivia Rodrigo) and “Levitating” (Dua Lipa Featuring DaBaby)
Top album: The Voice of the Heroes by Lil Babyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
Most read on Wikipedia: Juneteenth, U.S. holiday, June 19

2020

#1 song: “Rockstar” by DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricchright behind it: “Savage” (Megan Thee Stallion) and “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd)
Top album: My Turn by Lil Babyalso on Spotify, YouTube
Most read on Wikipedia: Juneteenth, U.S. holiday, June 19
New games: Beyond: Two Souls

2019

#1 song: “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrusright behind it: “Bad Guy” (Billie Eilish) and “Talk” (Khalid)
Top album: Happiness Begins by Jonas Brothersalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Men in Black: International

2018

#1 song: “Nice For What” by Drakeright behind it: “Psycho” (Post Malone Featuring Ty Dolla $ign) and “I Like It” (Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin)
Top album: Come Tomorrow by Dave Matthews Bandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Incredibles 2
Most read on Wikipedia: 2018 FIFA World Cup, Association football tournament in Russia
New games: Among Us · Brawl Stars

the 2010s

2017

#1 song: “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieberright behind it: “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars) and “I'm The One” (DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne)
Top album: Hopeless Fountain Kingdom by Halseyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Cars 3

2016

#1 song: “One Dance” by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kylaright behind it: “Panda” (Desiigner) and “Can't Stop The Feeling!” (Justin Timberlake)
Top album: Views by Drakealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Finding Dory

2015

#1 song: “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puthright behind it: “Bad Blood” (Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar) and “Trap Queen” (Fetty Wap)
Top album: How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful by Florence and the Machinealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Jurassic World
New games: Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

2014

#1 song: “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCXright behind it: “Problem” (Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea) and “All Of Me” (John Legend)
Top album: Platinum by Miranda Lambertalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: 22 Jump Street

2013

#1 song: “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrellright behind it: “Can't Hold Us” (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton) and “Get Lucky” (Daft Punk Featuring Pharrell Williams)
Top album: ...Like Clockwork by Queens of the Stone Agealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Man of Steel
New games: System Shock 2

2012

#1 song: “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsenright behind it: “Somebody That I Used To Know” (Gotye Featuring Kimbra) and “Payphone” (Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa)
Top album: 21 by Adelealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

2011

#1 song: “Rolling In The Deep” by Adeleright behind it: “Give Me Everything” (Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer) and “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West)
Top album: Born This Way by Lady Gagaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Green Lantern

2010

#1 song: “California Gurls” by Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Doggright behind it: “OMG” (Usher Featuring will.i.am) and “Airplanes” (B.o.B Featuring Hayley Williams)
Top album: To the Sea by Jack Johnsonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Toy Story 3
New games: Shrek Forever After

the 2000s

2009

#1 song: “Boom Boom Pow” by The Black Eyed Peasright behind it: “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” (Pitbull) and “Knock You Down” (Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo)
Top album: Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King by Dave Matthews Bandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Proposal
In space: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter launches
New games: WarioWare: Smooth Moves · Donkey Kong Jungle Beat · MySims Racing

2008

#1 song: “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Majorright behind it: “Viva La Vida” (Coldplay) and “Bleeding Love” (Leona Lewis)
Top album: Indestructible by Disturbedalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Incredible Hulk
New games: Fishdom

2007

#1 song: “Umbrella” by Rihanna Featuring Jay-Zright behind it: “Party Like A Rockstar” (Shop Boyz) and “Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')” (T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc)
Top album: Epiphany by T-Painalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

2006

#1 song: “Hips Don't Lie” by Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jeanright behind it: “Promiscuous” (Nelly Furtado Featuring Timbaland) and “It's Goin' Down” (Yung Joc)
Top album: Decemberunderground by AFIalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Cars

2005

#1 song: “We Belong Together” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “Hollaback Girl” (Gwen Stefani) and “Just A Lil Bit” (50 Cent)
Top album: The Emancipation of Mimi by Mariah Careyalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Batman Begins

2004

#1 song: “Burn” by Usherright behind it: “The Reason” (Hoobastank) and “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy)
Top album: Confessions by Usheralso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
New games: Ground Control II: Operation Exodus

2003

#1 song: “21 Questions” by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Doggright behind it: “Get Busy” (Sean Paul) and “Magic Stick” (Lil' Kim Featuring 50 Cent)
Top album: St. Anger by Metallicaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Finding Nemo
Launched: Google AdSense
New games: Sonic Adventure

2002

#1 song: “Foolish” by Ashantiright behind it: “Hot In Herre” (Nelly) and “I Need A Girl (Part One)” (P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon)
Top album: The Eminem Show by Eminemalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Scooby-Doo
New games: Neverwinter Nights

2001

#1 song: “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & P!nkright behind it: “Hanging By A Moment” (Lifehouse) and “Ride Wit Me” (Nelly Featuring City Spud)
Top album: Break the Cycle by Staindalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
New games: Twisted Metal: Black · NBA Street

2000

#1 song: “Be With You” by Enrique Iglesiasright behind it: “Try Again” (Aaliyah) and “Everything You Want” (Vertical Horizon)
Top album: The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminemalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Shaft

the 1990s

1999

#1 song: “If You Had My Love” by Jennifer Lopezright behind it: “Livin' La Vida Loca” (Ricky Martin) and “No Scrubs” (TLC)
Top album: Millennium by Backstreet Boysalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Tarzan
New games: Need for Speed: High Stakes · Street Fighter Alpha 3

1998

#1 song: “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy & Monicaright behind it: “You're Still The One” (Shania Twain) and “Too Close” (Next)
Top album: MP Da Last Don by Master Palso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The X-Files

1997

#1 song: “I'll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112right behind it: “MMMBop” (Hanson) and “Return Of The Mack” (Mark Morrison)
Top album: Wu-Tang Forever by Wu-Tang Clanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Speed 2: Cruise Control
New games: Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter

1996

#1 song: “Tha Crossroads” by Bone Thugs-N-Harmonyright behind it: “You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow” (Toni Braxton) and “Give Me One Reason” (Tracy Chapman)
Top album: Load by Metallicaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Cable Guy

1995

#1 song: “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?” by Bryan Adamsright behind it: “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” (Nicki French) and “Don't Take It Personal (Just One Of Dem Days)” (Monica)
Top album: P•U•L•S•E by Pink Floydalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Batman Forever

1994

#1 song: “I Swear” by All-4-Oneright behind it: “I'll Remember (From "With Honors")” (Madonna) and “Any Time, Any Place/And On And On” (Janet Jackson)
Top album: Ill Communication by Beastie Boysalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Wolf

1993

#1 song: “That's The Way Love Goes” by Janet Jacksonright behind it: “Weak” (SWV) and “Knockin' Da Boots” (H-Town)
Top album: janet. by Janet Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Jurassic Park

1992

#1 song: “I'll Be There” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “Baby Got Back” (Sir Mix-A-Lot) and “Jump” (Kris Kross)
Top album: Some Gave All by Billy Ray Cyrusalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Batman Returns
New games: Road Fighter · NES Open Tournament Golf

1991

#1 song: “Rush Rush” by Paula Abdulright behind it: “I Wanna Sex You Up (From "New Jack City")” (Color Me Badd) and “More Than Words” (Extreme)
Top album: Niggaz4Life by N.W.Aalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

1990

#1 song: “It Must Have Been Love (From "Pretty Woman")” by Roxetteright behind it: “Step By Step” (New Kids On The Block) and “Poison” (Bell Biv DeVoe)
Top album: Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em by MC Hammeralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Dick Tracy
New games: Bonanza Bros.

the 1980s

1989

#1 song: “Satisfied” by Richard Marxright behind it: “I'll Be Loving You (Forever)” (New Kids On The Block) and “Buffalo Stance” (Neneh Cherry)
Top album: The Raw & the Cooked by Fine Young Cannibalsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Ghostbusters II

1988

#1 song: “Together Forever” by Rick Astleyright behind it: “One More Try” (George Michael) and “Foolish Beat” (Debbie Gibson)
Top album: Faith by George Michaelalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Red Heat

1987

#1 song: “Head To Toe” by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jamright behind it: “Always” (Atlantic Starr) and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” (Whitney Houston)
Top album: The Joshua Tree by U2also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Witches of Eastwick

1986

#1 song: “On My Own” by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonaldright behind it: “There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” (Billy Ocean) and “Crush On You” (The Jets)
Top album: Whitney Houston by Whitney Houstonalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Back to School

1985

#1 song: “Heaven” by Bryan Adamsright behind it: “Sussudio” (Phil Collins) and “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” (Tears For Fears)
Top album: Beverly Hills Cop by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Rambo: First Blood Part II
New games: Wrecking Crew

1984

#1 song: “The Reflex” by Duran Duranright behind it: “Time After Time” (Cyndi Lauper) and “Let's Hear It For The Boy” (Deniece Williams)
Top album: Footloose by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Ghostbusters

1983

#1 song: “Flashdance...What A Feeling” by Irene Cararight behind it: “Time (Clock Of The Heart)” (Culture Club) and “Let's Dance” (David Bowie)
Top album: Thriller by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Superman III

1982

#1 song: “Ebony And Ivory” by Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonderright behind it: “Don't You Want Me” (The Human League) and “Rosanna” (Toto)
Top album: Asia by Asiaalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Superman II

1981

#1 song: “Medley” by Stars On 45right behind it: “Bette Davis Eyes” (Kim Carnes) and “Sukiyaki” (A Taste Of Honey)
Top album: Hi Infidelity by REO Speedwagonalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Superman II

1980

#1 song: “Funkytown” by Lipps, Inc.right behind it: “Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)” (Paul McCartney And Wings) and “Biggest Part Of Me” (Ambrosia)
Top album: Glass Houses by Billy Joelalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Empire Strikes Back

the 1970s

1979

#1 song: “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summerright behind it: “We Are Family” (Sister Sledge) and “Ring My Bell” (Anita Ward)
Top album: Breakfast in America by Supertrampalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Rocky II

1978

#1 song: “Shadow Dancing” by Andy Gibbright behind it: “Baker Street” (Gerry Rafferty) and “It's A Heartache” (Bonnie Tyler)
Top album: Saturday Night Fever by Bee Geesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Jaws 2

1977

#1 song: “Dreams” by Fleetwood Macright behind it: “Got To Give It Up (Pt. I)” (Marvin Gaye) and “Gonna Fly Now” (Bill Conti)
Top album: Rumours by Fleetwood Macalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Star Wars

1976

#1 song: “Silly Love Songs” by Wingsright behind it: “Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)” (Silver Convention) and “Misty Blue” (Dorothy Moore)
Top album: Wings at the Speed of Sound by Wingsalso on Spotify, YouTube

1975

#1 song: “Love Will Keep Us Together” by The Captain & Tennilleright behind it: “When Will I Be Loved” (Linda Ronstadt) and “Wildfire” (Michael Murphey)
Top album: Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton Johnalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1974

#1 song: “Billy, Don't Be A Hero” by Bo Donaldson And The Heywoodsright behind it: “You Make Me Feel Brand New” (The Stylistics) and “Sundown” (Gordon Lightfoot)
Top album: Sundown by Gordon Lightfootalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1973

#1 song: “My Love” by Paul McCartney And Wingsright behind it: “Playground In My Mind” (Clint Holmes) and “I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby” (Barry White)
Top album: Living in the Material World by George Harrisonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1972

#1 song: “The Candy Man” by Sammy Davis, Jr. with The Mike Curb Congregationright behind it: “Song Sung Blue” (Neil Diamond) and “Outa-Space” (Billy Preston)
Top album: Exile on Main St. by The Rolling Stonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1971

#1 song: “It's Too Late/I Feel The Earth Move” by Carole Kingright behind it: “Rainy Days And Mondays” (Carpenters) and “Want Ads” (The Honey Cone)
Top album: Tapestry by Carole Kingalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1970

#1 song: “The Long And Winding Road/For You Blue” by The Beatlesright behind it: “The Love You Save/I Found That Girl” (Jackson 5) and “Which Way You Goin' Billy?” (The Poppy Family (Featuring Susan Jacks))
Top album: Let It Be by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

the 1960s

1969

#1 song: “Get Back” by The Beatles With Billy Prestonright behind it: “Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet” (Henry Mancini And His Orchestra) and “Bad Moon Rising” (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
Top album: Hair by Original Castalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1968

#1 song: “This Guy's In Love With You” by Herb Alpertright behind it: “MacArthur Park” (Richard Harris) and “Mrs. Robinson” (Simon & Garfunkel)
Top album: The Graduate by Simon & Garfunkel / Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube

1967

#1 song: “Groovin'” by The Young Rascalsright behind it: “Respect” (Aretha Franklin) and “She'd Rather Be With Me” (The Turtles)
Top album: Headquarters by The Monkeesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1966

#1 song: “Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stonesright behind it: “Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?” (The Lovin' Spoonful) and “I Am A Rock” (Simon & Garfunkel)
Top album: What Now My Love by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brassalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1965

#1 song: “I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” by Four Topsright behind it: “Mr. Tambourine Man” (The Byrds) and “Wooly Bully” (Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs)
Top album: Mary Poppins by Buena Vistaalso on Spotify, YouTube

1964

#1 song: “Chapel Of Love” by The Dixie Cupsright behind it: “A World Without Love” (Peter And Gordon) and “I Get Around” (The Beach Boys)
Top album: Hello, Dolly! by Louis Armstrongalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1963

#1 song: “Sukiyaki” by Kyu Sakamotoright behind it: “It's My Party” (Lesley Gore) and “Hello Stranger” (Barbara Lewis)
Top album: Days of Wine and Roses by Andy Williamsalso on Spotify, YouTube

1962

#1 song: “I Can't Stop Loving You” by Ray Charlesright behind it: “The Stripper” (David Rose and His Orchestra) and “Palisades Park” (Freddy Cannon)

1961

#1 song: “Moody River” by Pat Booneright behind it: “Travelin' Man” (Ricky Nelson) and “Quarter To Three” (U.S. Bonds)

1960

#1 song: “Cathy's Clown” by The Everly Brothersright behind it: “Everybody's Somebody's Fool” (Connie Francis) and “Burning Bridges” (Jack Scott)

the late 1950s

1959

#1 song: “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Hortonright behind it: “Personality” (Lloyd Price and His Orchestra) and “Dream Lover” (Bobby Darin)

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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