March 16
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent March 16, and then every March 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 “Luther”: “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars) and “Not Like Us” (Kendrick Lamar).
Your March 16
On March 16, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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every other March 16, back to 1959
Right behind “Carnival”: “Lose Control” (Teddy Swims) and “Lovin On Me” (Jack Harlow).
Right behind “Last Night”: “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus) and “Kill Bill” (SZA).
Right behind “Heat Waves”: “We Don't Talk About Bruno” (Carolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast) and “Super Gremlin” (Kodak Black).
Encanto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2022
- New games
- Tunic
Right behind “What's Next”: “Wants And Needs” (Drake Featuring Lil Baby) and “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” (Drake Featuring Rick Ross).
Dangerous: The Double Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- New games
- Undertale
Right behind “The Box”: “Don't Start Now” (Dua Lipa) and “Life Is Good” (Future Featuring Drake).
Eternal Atake is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
United States Senate, Upper house of the US Congress- New games
- Dragon Quest XI
Right behind “Sucker”: “7 Rings” (Ariana Grande) and “Please Me” (Cardi B & Bruno Mars).
2018
Right behind “God's Plan”: “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran) and “Finesse” (Bruno Mars & Cardi B).
Black Panther: The Album is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2018
- Most read on Wikipedia
Stephen Hawking, English theoretical physicist (1942–2018)died March 14- New games
- Kirby Star Allies
Right behind “Shape Of You”: “Bad And Boujee” (Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert) and “I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)” (Zayn / Taylor Swift).
the 2010s
2016
Right behind “Work”: “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber) and “Stressed Out” (twenty one pilots).
I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- Most read on Wikipedia
Merrick Garland, American lawyer and jurist (born 1952)President Barack Obama nominates Merrick Garland to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court of the United States. (BBC)- New games
- Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
Right behind “Uptown Funk!”: “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran) and “Sugar” (Maroon 5).
Right behind “Happy”: “Dark Horse” (Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J) and “All Of Me” (John Legend).
Right behind “Harlem Shake”: “Thrift Shop” (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz) and “When I Was Your Man” (Bruno Mars).
Right behind “We Are Young”: “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” (Kelly Clarkson) and “Set Fire To The Rain” (Adele).
21 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- World of Tanks · Inazuma Eleven 2
Right behind “Born This Way”: “F**k You! (Forget You)” (CeeLo Green) and “S&M” (Rihanna Featuring Britney Spears).
21 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
- New games
- MotorStorm: Apocalypse
Right behind “Break Your Heart”: “Need You Now” (Lady Antebellum) and “BedRock” (Young Money Featuring Lloyd).
Need You Now is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2010
- New games
- Metro 2033 · God of War III · Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight
the 2000s
Right behind “Right Round”: “Dead And Gone” (T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake) and “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga).
No Line on the Horizon is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Love In This Club”: “With You” (Chris Brown) and “Low” (Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain).
Right behind “This Is Why I'm Hot”: “Don't Matter” (Akon) and “The Sweet Escape” (Gwen Stefani Featuring Akon).
Daughtry is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2007
Right behind “So Sick”: “Temperature” (Sean Paul) and “You're Beautiful” (James Blunt).
In My Own Words is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Final Fantasy XII · Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Right behind “Candy Shop”: “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” (Green Day) and “Let Me Love You” (Mario).
The Massacre is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- MX vs. ATV Unleashed
Right behind “Yeah!”: “One Call Away” (Chingy Featuring J. Weav) and “Slow Jamz” (Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx).
Feels Like Home is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2004
- New games
- Unreal Tournament 2004 · The X-Files: Resist or Serve
Right behind “In Da Club”: “All I Have” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool J) and “Ignition” (R. Kelly).
Right behind “Ain't It Funny”: “Always On Time” (Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti) and “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback).
Right behind “Stutter”: “Butterfly” (Crazy Town) and “Angel” (Shaggy Featuring Rayvon).
Right behind “Say My Name”: “Amazed” (Lonestar) and “Maria Maria” (Santana Featuring The Product G&B).
Supernatural is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2000
- New games
- Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
the 1990s
Right behind “Believe”: “Heartbreak Hotel” (Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price) and “Angel Of Mine” (Monica).
FanMail is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- EverQuest
1998
Right behind “Gettin' Jiggy Wit It”: “Nice & Slow” (Usher) and “My Heart Will Go On” (Celine Dion).
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down”: “Wannabe” (Spice Girls) and “Foolish Games/You Were Meant For Me” (Jewel).
Right behind “One Sweet Day”: “Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Brandy) and “Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Mary J. Blige).
Right behind “Take A Bow”: “Candy Rain” (Soul For Real) and “Creep” (TLC).
Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1995
- New games
- Alone in the Dark 3 · Mario's Picross
Right behind “The Sign”: “The Power Of Love” (Celine Dion) and “Without You/Never Forget You” (Mariah Carey).
Right behind “Informer”: “Nuthin' But A "G" Thang” (Dr. Dre) and “Freak Me” (Silk).
Right behind “Save The Best For Last”: “To Be With You” (Mr. Big) and “Tears In Heaven” (Eric Clapton).
Right behind “Someday”: “One More Try” (Timmy T.) and “Show Me The Way” (Styx).
Right behind “Escapade”: “Black Velvet” (Alannah Myles) and “Roam” (The B-52s).
Forever Your Girl is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1990
- New games
- Darius · Block Hole · Yo! Noid
the 1980s
Right behind “Lost In Your Eyes”: “The Living Years” (Mike + The Mechanics) and “Roni” (Bobby Brown).
Right behind “Never Gonna Give You Up”: “I Get Weak” (Belinda Carlisle) and “Father Figure” (George Michael).
Right behind “Lean On Me”: “Let's Wait Awhile” (Janet Jackson) and “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now” (Starship).
Right behind “These Dreams”: “Sara” (Starship) and “Secret Lovers” (Atlantic Starr).
1985
Right behind “Can't Fight This Feeling”: “The Heat Is On” (Glenn Frey) and “Material Girl” (Madonna).
Right behind “Jump”: “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” (Cyndi Lauper) and “Somebody's Watching Me” (Rockwell).
Right behind “Billie Jean”: “Shame On The Moon” (Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band) and “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” (Culture Club).
Right behind “I Love Rock 'N Roll”: “Open Arms” (Journey) and “Centerfold” (The J. Geils Band).
Right behind “Keep On Loving You”: “Woman” (John Lennon) and “The Best Of Times” (Styx).
Right behind “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)”: “Longer” (Dan Fogelberg) and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” (Queen).
the 1970s
Right behind “I Will Survive”: “Tragedy” (Bee Gees) and “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” (Rod Stewart).
Spirits Having Flown is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1978
Right behind “Night Fever”: “Stayin' Alive” (Bee Gees) and “Emotion” (Samantha Sang).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Evergreen (Love Theme From "A Star Is Born")”: “Fly Like An Eagle” (Steve Miller) and “Rich Girl” (Daryl Hall John Oates).
1976
Right behind “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)”: “All By Myself” (Eric Carmen) and “Dream Weaver” (Gary Wright).
Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “My Eyes Adored You”: “Lady Marmalade” (Labelle) and “Lovin' You” (Minnie Riperton).
Right behind “Seasons In The Sun”: “Boogie Down” (Eddie Kendricks) and “Dark Lady” (Cher).
Right behind “Killing Me Softly With His Song”: “Dueling Banjos” (Deliverance/Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandell) and “Love Train” (The O'Jays).
Right behind “Heart Of Gold”: “A Horse With No Name” (America) and “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (Robert John).
Right behind “Me And Bobby McGee”: “She's A Lady” (Tom Jones) and “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” (The Temptations).
1970
Right behind “Bridge Over Troubled Water”: “The Rapper” (The Jaggerz) and “Give Me Just A Little More Time” (Chairman Of The Board).
Bridge over Troubled Water is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1960s
Right behind “Dizzy”: “Proud Mary” (Creedence Clearwater Revival) and “Traces” (Classics IV Featuring Dennis Yost).
1968
Right behind “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay”: “(Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls” (Dionne Warwick) and “Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu)” (Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra).
Right behind “Penny Lane”: “Happy Together” (The Turtles) and “Baby I Need Your Lovin'” (Johnny Rivers).
1966
Right behind “The Ballad Of The Green Berets”: “19th Nervous Breakdown” (The Rolling Stones) and “These Boots Are Made For Walkin'” (Nancy Sinatra).
Ballads of the Green Berets is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Eight Days A Week”: “Stop! In The Name Of Love” (The Supremes) and “The Birds And The Bees” (Jewel Akens).
Right behind “She Loves You”: “I Want To Hold Your Hand” (The Beatles) and “Please Please Me” (The Beatles).
Right behind “Walk Like A Man”: “Our Day Will Come” (Ruby And The Romantics) and “You're The Reason I'm Living” (Bobby Darin).
1962
Right behind “Hey! Baby”: “Midnight In Moscow” (Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen) and “Don't Break The Heart That Loves You” (Connie Francis).
1961
Right behind “Surrender”: “Pony Time” (Chubby Checker) and “Don't Worry” (Marty Robbins).
Right behind “The Theme From "A Summer Place"”: “He'll Have To Go” (Jim Reeves) and “Wild One” (Bobby Rydell).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Venus”: “Charlie Brown” (The Coasters) and “Alvin's Harmonica” (David Seville And The Chipmunks).
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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