March 21

on this day, year by year

Eternal Sunshine (2024) album cover

One Thing at a Time (2023) album cover

7220 (2022) album cover

Dangerous: The Double Album (2021) album cover

Eternal Atake (2020) album cover

Death Race for Love (2019) album cover

Bobby Tarantino II (2018) album cover

÷ (2017) album cover

Untitled Unmastered. (2016) album cover

Piece by Piece (2015) album cover

Mastermind (2014) album cover

Spring Break...Here to Party (2013) album cover

Wrecking Ball (2012) album cover

Lasers (2011) album cover

Battle of the Sexes (2010) album cover

No Line on the Horizon (2009) album cover

Here is March 21 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 March 21? Find your year:

2025

#1 song: “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar & SZAright behind it: “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars) and “Not Like Us” (Kendrick Lamar)
Top album: Mayhem by Lady Gagaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Snow White
On Netflix: Adolescence

2024

#1 song: “We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)” by Ariana Granderight behind it: “Lose Control” (Teddy Swims) and “Beautiful Things” (Benson Boone)
Top album: Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grandealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
On Netflix: The Gentlemen
New games: Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile

2023

#1 song: “Flowers” by Miley Cyrusright behind it: “Last Night” (Morgan Wallen) and “Kill Bill” (SZA)
Top album: One Thing at a Time by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Shazam! Fury of the Gods
On Netflix: The Night Agent
Most read on Wikipedia: Nowruz, New Year's Day on the Iranian calendars

2022

#1 song: “Heat Waves” by Glass Animalsright behind it: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Super Gremlin” (Kodak Black)
Top album: 7220 by Lil Durkalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Batman
On Netflix: Bridgerton

2021

#1 song: “Up” by Cardi Bright behind it: “Leave The Door Open” (Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)) and “Drivers License” (Olivia Rodrigo)
Top album: Dangerous: The Double Album by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Raya and the Last Dragon
Most read on Wikipedia: Zack Snyder's Justice League, 2021 film by Zack Snyder

2020

#1 song: “The Box” by Roddy Ricchright behind it: “Don't Start Now” (Dua Lipa) and “Life Is Good” (Future Featuring Drake)
Top album: Eternal Atake by Lil Uzi Vertalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Sonic the Hedgehog

2019

#1 song: “7 Rings” by Ariana Granderight behind it: “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee) and “Without Me” (Halsey)
Top album: Death Race for Love by Juice Wrldalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Us

2018

#1 song: “God's Plan” by Drakeright behind it: “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran) and “Finesse” (Bruno Mars & Cardi B)
Top album: Bobby Tarantino II by Logicalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Black Panther

the 2010s

2017

#1 song: “Shape Of You” by Ed Sheeranright behind it: “Bad And Boujee” (Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert) and “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars)
Top album: ÷ by Ed Sheeranalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Beauty and the Beast
New games: Mass Effect: Andromeda

2016

#1 song: “Work” by Rihanna Featuring Drakeright behind it: “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber) and “Stressed Out” (twenty one pilots)
Top album: Untitled Unmastered. by Kendrick Lamaralso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Zootopia

2015

#1 song: “Uptown Funk!” by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Marsright behind it: “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran) and “Sugar” (Maroon 5)
Top album: Piece by Piece by Kelly Clarksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Divergent Series: Insurgent

2014

#1 song: “Happy” by Pharrell Williamsright behind it: “Dark Horse” (Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J) and “All Of Me” (John Legend)
Top album: Mastermind by Rick Rossalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Divergent
New games: Infamous Second Son

2013

#1 song: “Harlem Shake” by Baauerright behind it: “Thrift Shop” (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz) and “When I Was Your Man” (Bruno Mars)
Top album: Spring Break...Here to Party by Luke Bryanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Croods
New games: Resident Evil 6 · The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct

2012

#1 song: “We Are Young” by fun. Featuring Janelle Monaeright behind it: “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” (Kelly Clarkson) and “Set Fire To The Rain” (Adele)
Top album: Wrecking Ball by Bruce Springsteenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: 21 Jump Street
New games: Sine Mora

2011

#1 song: “Born This Way” by Lady Gagaright behind it: “F**k You! (Forget You)” (CeeLo Green) and “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West)
Top album: Lasers by Lupe Fiascoalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Limitless
Launched: JTBC

2010

#1 song: “Rude Boy” by Rihannaright behind it: “Need You Now” (Lady Antebellum) and “Break Your Heart” (Taio Cruz Featuring Ludacris)
Top album: Battle of the Sexes by Ludacrisalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Alice in Wonderland

the 2000s

2009

#1 song: “Right Round” by Flo Ridaright behind it: “Dead And Gone” (T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake) and “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga)
Top album: No Line on the Horizon by U2also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Knowing

2008

#1 song: “Love In This Club” by Usher Featuring Young Jeezyright behind it: “With You” (Chris Brown) and “Low” (Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain)
Top album: Good Time by Alan Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Horton Hears a Who!

2007

#1 song: “Glamorous” by Fergie Featuring Ludacrisright behind it: “This Is Why I'm Hot” (Mims) and “Don't Matter” (Akon)
Top album: Greatest Hits by The Notorious B.I.G.also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: 300
New games: Warriors Orochi

2006

#1 song: “So Sick” by Ne-Yoright behind it: “Temperature” (Sean Paul) and “You're Beautiful” (James Blunt)
Top album: Reality Check by Juvenilealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: V for Vendetta
Launched: X
New games: The Godfather · Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Essentials

2005

#1 song: “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent Featuring Oliviaright behind it: “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” (Green Day) and “Disco Inferno” (50 Cent)
Top album: The Massacre by 50 Centalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Ring Two
New games: TimeSplitters: Future Perfect

2004

#1 song: “Yeah!” by Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacrisright behind it: “One Call Away” (Chingy Featuring J. Weav) and “Tipsy” (J-Kwon)
Top album: Feels Like Home by Norah Jonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Dawn of the Dead

2003

#1 song: “In Da Club” by 50 Centright behind it: “All I Have” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool J) and “Ignition” (R. Kelly)
Top album: Get Rich or Die Tryin by 50 Centalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Bringing Down the House
New games: Metroid Prime · WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames! · Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield

2002

#1 song: “Ain't It Funny” by Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Ruleright behind it: “Always On Time” (Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti) and “In The End” (Linkin Park)
Top album: O Brother, Where Art Thou? by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Blade II
New games: Blood Omen 2

2001

#1 song: “Butterfly” by Crazy Townright behind it: “Angel” (Shaggy Featuring Rayvon) and “Stutter” (Joe Featuring Mystikal)
Top album: Everyday by Dave Matthews Bandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Exit Wounds
New games: Serious Sam: The First Encounter · Castlevania: Circle of the Moon · F-Zero: Maximum Velocity

2000

#1 song: “Say My Name” by Destiny's Childright behind it: “Maria Maria” (Santana Featuring The Product G&B) and “Amazed” (Lonestar)
Top album: Supernatural by Santanaalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Erin Brockovich
New games: Wario Land 3

the 1990s

1999

#1 song: “Believe” by Cherright behind it: “Heartbreak Hotel” (Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price) and “Angel Of Mine” (Monica)
Top album: FanMail by TLCalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Forces of Nature
Award night: 71st Academy Awards: Shakespeare in Love wins Best Picture
New games: Pokémon Snap

1998

#1 song: “Gettin' Jiggy Wit It” by Will Smithright behind it: “Nice & Slow” (Usher) and “My Heart Will Go On” (Celine Dion)
Top album: Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture by James Horneralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Titanic

1997

#1 song: “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down” by Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase)right behind it: “Wannabe” (Spice Girls) and “Foolish Games/You Were Meant For Me” (Jewel)
Top album: Pop by U2also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Liar Liar
New games: Blast Corps · Doraemon: Nobita to Mittsu no Seireiseki

1996

#1 song: “Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")” by Celine Dionright behind it: “Nobody Knows” (The Tony Rich Project) and “Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Brandy)
Top album: Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissettealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Birdcage
New games: Kirby Super Star

1995

#1 song: “Take A Bow” by Madonnaright behind it: “Candy Rain” (Soul For Real) and “Creep” (TLC)
Top album: Greatest Hits by Bruce Springsteenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Outbreak
New games: Kirby's Dream Land 2

1994

#1 song: “The Sign” by Ace Of Baseright behind it: “Bump N' Grind” (R. Kelly) and “Without You/Never Forget You” (Mariah Carey)
Top album: Superunknown by Soundgardenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult
Award night: 66th Academy Awards: Schindler's List wins Best Picture

1993

#1 song: “Informer” by Snowright behind it: “Freak Me” (Silk) and “Nuthin' But A "G" Thang” (Dr. Dre)
Top album: Unplugged by Eric Claptonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III

1992

#1 song: “Save The Best For Last” by Vanessa Williamsright behind it: “To Be With You” (Mr. Big) and “Tears In Heaven” (Eric Clapton)
Top album: Nevermind by Nirvanaalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Basic Instinct
New games: Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss

1991

#1 song: “One More Try” by Timmy T.right behind it: “Someday” (Mariah Carey) and “Coming Out Of The Dark” (Gloria Estefan)
Top album: Mariah Carey by Mariah Careyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

1990

#1 song: “Black Velvet” by Alannah Mylesright behind it: “Love Will Lead You Back” (Taylor Dayne) and “Escapade” (Janet Jackson)
Top album: Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdulalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Hunt for Red October

the 1980s

1989

#1 song: “The Living Years” by Mike + The Mechanicsright behind it: “Eternal Flame” (The Bangles) and “Girl You Know It's True” (Milli Vanilli)
Top album: Electric Youth by Debbie Gibsonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Fletch Lives
New games: Phantasy Star II

1988

#1 song: “Man In The Mirror” by Michael Jacksonright behind it: “Endless Summer Nights” (Richard Marx) and “Never Gonna Give You Up” (Rick Astley)
Top album: Dirty Dancing by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach

1987

#1 song: “Lean On Me” by Club Nouveauright behind it: “Let's Wait Awhile” (Janet Jackson) and “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now” (Starship)
Top album: Licensed to Ill by Beastie Boysalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Lethal Weapon

1986

#1 song: “These Dreams” by Heartright behind it: “Sara” (Starship) and “Secret Lovers” (Atlantic Starr)
Top album: Whitney Houston by Whitney Houstonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Police Academy 3: Back in Training

1985

#1 song: “Can't Fight This Feeling” by REO Speedwagonright behind it: “Material Girl” (Madonna) and “One More Night” (Phil Collins)
Top album: Centerfield by John Fogertyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

1984

#1 song: “Jump” by Van Halenright behind it: “Somebody's Watching Me” (Rockwell) and “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” (Cyndi Lauper)
Top album: Thriller by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Splash

1983

#1 song: “Billie Jean” by Michael Jacksonright behind it: “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” (Culture Club) and “Hungry Like The Wolf” (Duran Duran)
Top album: Thriller by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: High Road to China

1982

#1 song: “I Love Rock 'N Roll” by Joan Jett & the Blackheartsright behind it: “Open Arms” (Journey) and “We Got The Beat” (Go-Go's)
Top album: Beauty and the Beat by Go-Go’salso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Porky's

1981

#1 song: “Keep On Loving You” by REO Speedwagonright behind it: “Woman” (John Lennon) and “The Best Of Times” (Styx)
Top album: Hi Infidelity by REO Speedwagonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Omen III: The Final Conflict

1980

#1 song: “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)” by Pink Floydright behind it: “Longer” (Dan Fogelberg) and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” (Queen)
Top album: The Wall by Pink Floydalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Coal Miner's Daughter

the 1970s

1979

#1 song: “Tragedy” by Bee Geesright behind it: “I Will Survive” (Gloria Gaynor) and “What A Fool Believes” (The Doobie Brothers)
Top album: Spirits Having Flown by Bee Geesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The China Syndrome

1978

#1 song: “Night Fever” by Bee Geesright behind it: “Stayin' Alive” (Bee Gees) and “Emotion” (Samantha Sang)
Top album: Saturday Night Fever by Bee Geesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Saturday Night Fever

1977

#1 song: “Rich Girl” by Daryl Hall John Oatesright behind it: “Evergreen (Love Theme From "A Star Is Born")” (Barbra Streisand) and “Dancing Queen” (ABBA)
Top album: Hotel California by Eaglesalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Rocky

1976

#1 song: “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” by The 4 Seasonsright behind it: “Dream Weaver” (Gary Wright) and “Lonely Night (angel Face)” (Captain & Tennille)
Top album: Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) by Eaglesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1975

#1 song: “My Eyes Adored You” by Frankie Valliright behind it: “Lady Marmalade” (Labelle) and “Lovin' You” (Minnie Riperton)
Top album: Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelinalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1974

#1 song: “Dark Lady” by Cherright behind it: “Seasons In The Sun” (Terry Jacks) and “Sunshine On My Shoulders” (John Denver)
Top album: The Way We Were by Barbra Streisandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1973

#1 song: “Love Train” by The O'Jaysright behind it: “Killing Me Softly With His Song” (Roberta Flack) and “Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)” (Deodato)
Top album: Dueling Banjos by Eric Weissbergalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1972

#1 song: “A Horse With No Name” by Americaright behind it: “Heart Of Gold” (Neil Young) and “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (Robert John)
Top album: America by Americaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1971

#1 song: “Me And Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplinright behind it: “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” (The Temptations) and “She's A Lady” (Tom Jones)
Top album: Pearl by Janis Joplinalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1970

#1 song: “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkelright behind it: “The Rapper” (The Jaggerz) and “Give Me Just A Little More Time” (Chairman Of The Board)
Top album: Bridge over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkelalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

the 1960s

1969

#1 song: “Dizzy” by Tommy Roeright behind it: “Proud Mary” (Creedence Clearwater Revival) and “Traces” (Classics IV Featuring Dennis Yost)
Top album: Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbellalso on Spotify, YouTube

1968

#1 song: “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay” by Otis Reddingright behind it: “Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu)” (Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra) and “(Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls” (Dionne Warwick)
Top album: Blooming Hits by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestraalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1967

#1 song: “Happy Together” by The Turtlesright behind it: “Dedicated To The One I Love” (The Mamas & The Papas) and “Penny Lane” (The Beatles)
Top album: More of The Monkees by Colgemsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1966

#1 song: “The Ballad Of The Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadlerright behind it: “19th Nervous Breakdown” (The Rolling Stones) and “Nowhere Man” (The Beatles)
Top album: Ballads of the Green Berets by SSgt. Barry Sadleralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1965

#1 song: “Stop! In The Name Of Love” by The Supremesright behind it: “Can't You Hear My Heartbeat” (Herman's Hermits) and “The Birds And The Bees” (Jewel Akens)
Top album: Goldfinger by United Artistsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1964

#1 song: “She Loves You” by The Beatlesright behind it: “I Want To Hold Your Hand” (The Beatles) and “Please Please Me” (The Beatles)
Top album: Meet the Beatles! by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1963

#1 song: “Our Day Will Come” by Ruby And The Romanticsright behind it: “The End Of The World” (Skeeter Davis) and “You're The Reason I'm Living” (Bobby Darin)
Top album: Songs I Sing on by Frank Fontainealso on Spotify, YouTube

1962

#1 song: “Hey! Baby” by Bruce Channelright behind it: “Don't Break The Heart That Loves You” (Connie Francis) and “Midnight In Moscow” (Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen)

1961

#1 song: “Surrender” by Elvis Presley With The Jordanairesright behind it: “Pony Time” (Chubby Checker) and “Dedicated To The One I Love” (The Shirelles)

1960

#1 song: “The Theme From "A Summer Place"” by Percy Faith And His Orchestraright behind it: “He'll Have To Go” (Jim Reeves) and “Wild One” (Bobby Rydell)

the late 1950s

1959

#1 song: “Venus” by Frankie Avalonright behind it: “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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