March 23
on this day, year by year
Here is March 23 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.
2025
- #1 song
“Luther” by Kendrick Lamar & SZAright behind it: “Evil J0rdan” (Playboi Carti) and “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars)- 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
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
- John Wick: Chapter 4
- On Netflix
- The Night Agent
2022
- #1 song
“Heat Waves” by Glass Animalsright behind it: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Super Gremlin” (Kodak Black)- 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
2020
- #1 song
- “The Box” by Roddy Ricchright behind it: “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd) and “Don't Start Now” (Dua Lipa)
- Top album
- Eternal Atake by Lil Uzi Vertalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- Most read on Wikipedia
United States Senate, Upper house of the US CongressThe United States Senate votes down for a second time a stimulus relief package. (WDAF-TV) (CNBC)- New games
- Half-Life: Alyx
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
- Pacific Rim Uprising
- New games
- A Way Out · Detective Pikachu · Raft
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)
- In theaters
- Beauty and the Beast
- New games
- PUBG: Battlegrounds · Persona 5 · 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: “Sugar” (Maroon 5) and “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran)- Top album
- Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1 by Soundtrackalso 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)- In theaters
- Divergent
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
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
- The Hunger Games
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)- In theaters
- Limitless
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
- New games
- Just Cause 2 · Red Steel 2 · How to Train Your Dragon
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
- All I Ever Wanted by Kelly Clarksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Knowing
- New games
- SameGame · BattleForge · Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures
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)- 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
- TMNT
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
- Inside Man
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
- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
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: “Ignition” (R. Kelly) and “All I Have” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool J)
- Top album
Get Rich or Die Tryin by 50 Centalso on Spotify, YouTube- In theaters
- Bringing Down the House
- Award night
- 75th Academy Awards: Chicago wins Best Picture
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)- In theaters
- Blade II
2001
- #1 song
“Butterfly” by Crazy Townright behind it: “Angel” (Shaggy Featuring Rayvon) and “Stutter” (Joe Featuring Mystikal)- In theaters
- Heartbreakers
- New games
- ISS Pro Evolution 2
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
the 1990s
1999
- #1 song
“Believe” by Cherright behind it: “Heartbreak Hotel” (Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price) and “Angel Of Mine” (Monica)- In theaters
- Forces of Nature
1998
- #1 song
“Gettin' Jiggy Wit It” by Will Smithright behind it: “Nice & Slow” (Usher) and “No, No, No” (Destiny's Child)- Top album
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture by James Horneralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Titanic
- Award night
- 70th Academy Awards: Titanic wins Best Picture
- New games
- Incoming
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)- In theaters
- Liar Liar
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)- In theaters
- The Birdcage
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
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
1993
- #1 song
“Informer” by Snowright behind it: “Freak Me” (Silk) and “Nuthin' But A "G" Thang” (Dr. Dre)- In theaters
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
- New games
- Kirby's Adventure
1992
- #1 song
“Save The Best For Last” by Vanessa Williamsright behind it: “Tears In Heaven” (Eric Clapton) and “Remember The Time” (Michael Jackson)- In theaters
- Basic Instinct
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
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
- Pretty Woman
- New games
- Boulder Dash
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
- Trojan
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)- In theaters
- Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
- New games
- The Battle of Olympus
1987
- #1 song
“Lean On Me” by Club Nouveauright behind it: “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now” (Starship) and “Let's Wait Awhile” (Janet Jackson)- Top album
Licensed to Ill by Beastie Boysalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Lethal Weapon
1986
- #1 song
“Rock Me Amadeus” by Falcoright behind it: “These Dreams” (Heart) 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)- In theaters
- Police Academy
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)
- 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
“Rapture” by Blondieright 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: “Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me, Girl” (The Spinners) and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” (Queen)
- In theaters
- Kramer vs. Kramer
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)- 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
“Lady Marmalade” by Labelleright behind it: “Lovin' You” (Minnie Riperton) and “Philadelphia Freedom” (The Elton John Band)- 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)
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)
1970
- #1 song
- “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkelright behind it: “Let It Be” (The Beatles) and “Instant Karma (We All Shine On)” (John Ono Lennon)
- Top album
Bridge over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkelalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
the 1960s
1969
- #1 song
“Dizzy” by Tommy Roeright behind it: “Traces” (Classics IV Featuring Dennis Yost) and “Time Of The Season” (The Zombies)- Top album
Blood, Sweat & Tears by Blood, Sweat & Tearsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
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)
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)
1964
- #1 song
“She Loves You” by The Beatlesright behind it: “I Want To Hold Your Hand” (The Beatles) and “Twist And Shout” (The Beatles)
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: “Wild One” (Bobby Rydell) and “He'll Have To Go” (Jim Reeves)
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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