June 2

on this day, year by year

The Tortured Poets Department (2024) album cover

When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (2019) album cover

Random Access Memories (2013) album cover

Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers (2010) album cover

Here is June 2 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 2? Find your year:

2025

#1 song: “Ordinary” by Alex Warrenright behind it: “What I Want” (Morgan Wallen Featuring Tate McRae) and “Just In Case” (Morgan Wallen)
Top album: I'm the Problem by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Lilo & Stitch
On Netflix: Ginny & Georgia

2024

#1 song: “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallenright behind it: “Not Like Us” (Kendrick Lamar) and “Million Dollar Baby” (Tommy Richman)
Top album: The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Garfield Movie
On Netflix: Bridgerton

2023

#1 song: “Last Night” by Morgan Wallenright behind it: “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus) and “Kill Bill” (SZA)
Top album: One Thing at a Time by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
On Netflix: FUBAR
Most read on Wikipedia: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, 2023 animated superhero film
New games: Street Fighter 6 · Shantae

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: Harry's House by Harry Stylesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Top Gun: Maverick
On Netflix: Stranger Things
Most read on Wikipedia: Amber Heard, American actress (born 1986)

2021

#1 song: “Butter” by BTSright behind it: “Good 4 U” (Olivia Rodrigo) and “Deja Vu” (Olivia Rodrigo)
Top album: Sour by Olivia Rodrigoalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: A Quiet Place Part II

2020

#1 song: “Rain On Me” by Lady Gaga & Ariana Granderight behind it: “Savage” (Megan Thee Stallion) and “Rockstar” (DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch)
Top album: Wunna by Gunnaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
Most read on Wikipedia: Death of George Floyd, 2020 police murder in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
New games: Valorant

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: When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? by Billie Eilishalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Most read on Wikipedia: Andy Ruiz Jr., Mexican and American boxer (born 1989)

2018

#1 song: “Nice For What” by Drakeright behind it: “This Is America” (Childish Gambino) and “God's Plan” (Drake)
Top album: Love Yourself: Tear by BTSalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Solo: A Star Wars Story

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: Harry Styles by Harry Stylesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Wonder Woman
Most read on Wikipedia: Paris Agreement, 2015 international treaty regarding climate changeDisney CEO Bob Iger joins Elon Musk in resigning from President Trump's advisory councils in response to Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement.

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: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
New games: Turmoil

2015

#1 song: “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamarright behind it: “See You Again” (Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth) and “Trap Queen” (Fetty Wap)
Top album: Blurryface by Twenty One Pilotsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: San Andreas
New games: Heroes of the Storm

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: Ghost Stories by Coldplayalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Maleficent

2013

#1 song: “Can't Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Daltonright behind it: “Just Give Me A Reason” (P!nk Featuring Nate Ruess) and “Mirrors” (Justin Timberlake)
Top album: Random Access Memories by Daft Punkalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Fast & Furious 6

2012

#1 song: “Somebody That I Used To Know” by Gotye Featuring Kimbraright behind it: “Call Me Maybe” (Carly Rae Jepsen) and “Payphone” (Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa)
Top album: Trespassing by Adam Lambertalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Snow White & the Huntsman

2011

#1 song: “Rolling In The Deep” by Adeleright behind it: “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West) and “Give Me Everything” (Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer)
Top album: 21 by Adelealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: X-Men: First Class
New games: Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D · Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion

2010

#1 song: “OMG” by Usher Featuring will.i.amright behind it: “Airplanes” (B.o.B Featuring Hayley Williams) and “California Gurls” (Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg)
Top album: Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppersalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Shrek Forever After
New games: Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow

the 2000s

2009

#1 song: “Boom Boom Pow” by The Black Eyed Peasright behind it: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Blame It” (Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain)
Top album: Relapse by Eminemalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Up
New games: The Sims 3 · Red Faction: Guerrilla · Fuel

2008

#1 song: “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Majorright behind it: “Bleeding Love” (Leona Lewis) and “The Time Of My Life” (David Cook)
Top album: 3 Doors Down by 3 Doors Downalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Sex and the City
New games: Toki Tori

2007

#1 song: “Makes Me Wonder” by Maroon 5right behind it: “Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')” (T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc) and “Girlfriend” (Avril Lavigne)
Top album: Minutes to Midnight by Linkin Parkalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

2006

#1 song: “Ridin'” by Chamillionaire Featuring Krayzie Boneright behind it: “Bad Day” (Daniel Powter) and “SOS” (Rihanna)
Top album: Stadium Arcadium by Red Hot Chili Peppersalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Break-Up

2005

#1 song: “We Belong Together” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “Hollaback Girl” (Gwen Stefani) and “Oh” (Ciara Featuring Ludacris)
Top album: Mezmerize by System of a Downalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Madagascar

2004

#1 song: “Burn” by Usherright behind it: “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy) and “Naughty Girl” (Beyonce)
Top album: Confessions by Usheralso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Shrek 2
New games: Super Mario Bros.

2003

#1 song: “21 Questions” by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Doggright behind it: “Get Busy” (Sean Paul) and “I Know What You Want” (Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey Featuring The Flipmode Squad)
Top album: 14 Shades of Grey by Staindalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Finding Nemo
In space: Mars Express launches
New games: Toontown Online

2002

#1 song: “Foolish” by Ashantiright behind it: “I Need A Girl (Part One)” (P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon) and “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti)
Top album: The Eminem Show by Eminemalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Sum of All Fears
First aired: The Wire premieres

2001

#1 song: “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & P!nkright behind it: “All For You” (Janet) and “Survivor” (Destiny's Child)
Top album: Lateralus by Toolalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Pearl Harbor

2000

#1 song: “Maria Maria” by Santana Featuring The Product G&Bright behind it: “You Sang To Me” (Marc Anthony) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill)
Top album: Oops!... I Did It Again by Britney Spearsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Mission: Impossible 2

the 1990s

1999

#1 song: “Livin' La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martinright behind it: “If You Had My Love” (Jennifer Lopez) and “No Scrubs” (TLC)
Top album: Millennium by Backstreet Boysalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

1998

#1 song: “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy & Monicaright behind it: “Too Close” (Next) and “You're Still The One” (Shania Twain)
Top album: It's Dark and Hell Is Hot by DMXalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Godzilla

1997

#1 song: “MMMBop” by Hansonright behind it: “Return Of The Mack” (Mark Morrison) and “Say You'll Be There” (Spice Girls)
Top album: Spice by Spice Girlsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Lost World: Jurassic Park

1996

#1 song: “Tha Crossroads” by Bone Thugs-N-Harmonyright behind it: “Always Be My Baby” (Mariah Carey) and “Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")” (Celine Dion)
Top album: The Score by Fugeesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Mission: Impossible

1995

#1 song: “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?” by Bryan Adamsright behind it: “This Is How We Do It” (Montell Jordan) and “I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By” (Method Man Featuring Mary J. Blige)
Top album: Cracked Rear View by Hootie & the Blowfishalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Casper

1994

#1 song: “I Swear” by All-4-Oneright behind it: “I'll Remember (From "With Honors")” (Madonna) and “The Sign” (Ace Of Base)
Top album: The Crow: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Flintstones

1993

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

1992

#1 song: “Jump” by Kris Krossright behind it: “Under The Bridge” (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and “My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)” (En Vogue)
Top album: Totally Krossed Out by Kris Krossalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Alien 3

1991

#1 song: “More Than Words” by Extremeright behind it: “I Wanna Sex You Up (From "New Jack City")” (Color Me Badd) and “Rush Rush” (Paula Abdul)
Top album: Spellbound by Paula Abdulalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Backdraft

1990

#1 song: “Vogue” by Madonnaright behind it: “All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You” (Heart) and “Hold On” (Wilson Phillips)
Top album: I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got by Sinéad O'Connoralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Total Recall

the 1980s

1989

#1 song: “Rock On (From "Dream A Little Dream")” by Michael Damianright behind it: “Soldier Of Love” (Donny Osmond) and “Wind Beneath My Wings (From "Beaches")” (Bette Midler)
Top album: The Raw & the Cooked by Fine Young Cannibalsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Return of the Jedi

1988

#1 song: “One More Try” by George Michaelright behind it: “Shattered Dreams” (Johnny Hates Jazz) and “Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)” (Samantha Fox)
Top album: Faith by George Michaelalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Crocodile Dundee II

1987

#1 song: “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Kim Wilderight behind it: “Always” (Atlantic Starr) and “Head To Toe” (Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam)
Top album: The Joshua Tree by U2also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Beverly Hills Cop II

1986

#1 song: “Live To Tell” by Madonnaright behind it: “On My Own” (Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald) and “Greatest Love Of All” (Whitney Houston)
Top album: Whitney Houston by Whitney Houstonalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Cobra

1985

#1 song: “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears For Fearsright behind it: “Everything She Wants” (Wham!) and “Axel F” (Harold Faltermeyer)
Top album: Around the World in a Day by Prince and the Revolutionalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Rambo: First Blood Part II

1984

#1 song: “Let's Hear It For The Boy” by Deniece Williamsright behind it: “Time After Time” (Cyndi Lauper) and “Hello” (Lionel Richie)
Top album: Footloose by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

1983

#1 song: “Flashdance...What A Feeling” by Irene Cararight behind it: “Let's Dance” (David Bowie) and “Overkill” (Men At Work)
Top album: Thriller by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Return of the Jedi

1982

#1 song: “Ebony And Ivory” by Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonderright behind it: “Don't Talk To Strangers” (Rick Springfield) and “I've Never Been To Me” (Charlene)
Top album: Tug of War by Paul McCartneyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Rocky III

1981

#1 song: “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnesright behind it: “Being With You” (Smokey Robinson) and “Medley” (Stars On 45)
Top album: Hi Infidelity by REO Speedwagonalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Four Seasons

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: Against the Wind by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Bandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Empire Strikes Back

the 1970s

1979

#1 song: “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summerright behind it: “Reunited” (Peaches & Herb) and “Love You Inside Out” (Bee Gees)
Top album: Breakfast in America by Supertrampalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Alien

1978

#1 song: “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” by Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williamsright behind it: “You're The One That I Want” (John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John) and “Shadow Dancing” (Andy Gibb)
Top album: Saturday Night Fever by Bee Geesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: American Graffiti

1977

#1 song: “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonderright behind it: “I'm Your Boogie Man” (KC And The Sunshine Band) and “Dreams” (Fleetwood Mac)
Top album: Rumours by Fleetwood Macalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Star Wars

1976

#1 song: “Love Hangover” by Diana Rossright behind it: “Silly Love Songs” (Wings) and “Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)” (Silver Convention)
Top album: Black and Blue by The Rolling Stonesalso on Spotify, YouTube

1975

#1 song: “Thank God I'm A Country Boy” by John Denverright behind it: “Sister Golden Hair” (America) and “How Long” (Ace)
Top album: Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton Johnalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1974

#1 song: “Band On The Run” by Paul McCartney And Wingsright behind it: “The Streak” (Ray Stevens) and “You Make Me Feel Brand New” (The Stylistics)
Top album: Band on the Run by Paul McCartney & Wingsalso on Spotify, YouTube

1973

#1 song: “My Love” by Paul McCartney And Wingsright behind it: “Daniel” (Elton John) and “Frankenstein” (Edgar Winter Group)
Top album: Red Rose Speedway by Paul McCartney and Wingsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1972

#1 song: “I'll Take You There” by The Staple Singersright behind it: “Oh Girl” (The Chi-lites) and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” (Roberta Flack)
Top album: Thick as a Brick by Jethro Tullalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1971

#1 song: “Brown Sugar” by The Rolling Stonesright behind it: “Joy To The World” (Three Dog Night) and “Want Ads” (The Honey Cone)
Top album: Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1970

#1 song: “Everything Is Beautiful” by Ray Stevensright behind it: “Which Way You Goin' Billy?” (The Poppy Family (Featuring Susan Jacks)) and “Love On A Two-Way Street” (The Moments)
Top album: McCartney by Paul McCartneyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

the 1960s

1969

#1 song: “Get Back” by The Beatles With Billy Prestonright behind it: “Love (Can Make You Happy)” (Mercy) and “Grazing In The Grass” (The Friends Of Distinction)
Top album: Hair by Original Castalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1968

#1 song: “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkelright behind it: “Tighten Up” (Archie Bell & The Drells) and “This Guy's In Love With You” (Herb Alpert)
Top album: Bookends by Simon & Garfunkelalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1967

#1 song: “Respect” by Aretha Franklinright behind it: “Groovin'” (The Young Rascals) and “I Got Rhythm” (The Happenings)
Top album: More of The Monkees by Colgemsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1966

#1 song: “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Percy Sledgeright behind it: “A Groovy Kind Of Love” (The Mindbenders) and “Paint It, Black” (The Rolling Stones)
Top album: What Now My Love by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brassalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1965

#1 song: “Help Me, Rhonda” by The Beach Boysright behind it: “Wooly Bully” (Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs) and “Back In My Arms Again” (The Supremes)
Top album: Mary Poppins by Buena Vistaalso on Spotify, YouTube

1964

#1 song: “Chapel Of Love” by The Dixie Cupsright behind it: “Love Me Do” (The Beatles) and “My Guy” (Mary Wells)
Top album: Hello, Dolly! by Original Castalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1963

#1 song: “It's My Party” by Lesley Goreright behind it: “Sukiyaki” (Kyu Sakamoto) and “Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)” (The Crystals)
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: “Stranger On The Shore” (Mr. Acker Bilk) and “Soldier Boy” (The Shirelles)

1961

#1 song: “Running Scared” by Roy Orbisonright behind it: “Travelin' Man” (Ricky Nelson) and “Daddy's Home” (Shep And The Limelites)

1960

#1 song: “Cathy's Clown” by The Everly Brothersright behind it: “Stuck On You” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “Good Timin'” (Jimmy Jones)

the late 1950s

1959

#1 song: “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Hortonright behind it: “Dream Lover” (Bobby Darin) 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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