March 28

on this day, year by year

Here is March 28 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 28? Find your year:

2025

#1 song: “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar & SZAright behind it: “Evil J0rdan” (Playboi Carti) and “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars)
Top album: Music by Playboi Cartialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: A Working Man
On Netflix: Adolescence
New games: InZOI · The Exit 8 · Love, Election and Chocolate

2024

#1 song: “Lose Control” by Teddy Swimsright behind it: “Beautiful Things” (Benson Boone) and “We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)” (Ariana Grande)
Top album: Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grandealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
On Netflix: 3 Body Problem
New games: Muv-Luv · Ufouria: The Saga

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
Most read on Wikipedia: 2023 Covenant School shooting, Mass shooting in Tennessee, U.S.
New games: The Last of Us Part I · Sifu · Terra Nil

2022

#1 song: “Heat Waves” by Glass Animalsright behind it: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Super Gremlin” (Kodak Black)
Top album: Oddinary by Stray Kidsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Lost City
On Netflix: Bridgerton
Most read on Wikipedia: Jada Pinkett Smith, American actress (born 1971)

2021

#1 song: “Peaches” by Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveonright behind it: “Up” (Cardi B) and “Leave The Door Open” (Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak))
Top album: Justice by Justin Bieberalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Nobody

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 Congress

2019

#1 song: “7 Rings” by Ariana Granderight behind it: “Without Me” (Halsey) and “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee)
Top album: Death Race for Love by Juice Wrldalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Dumbo
New games: Night in the Woods · Princess Connect! Re:Dive

2018

#1 song: “God's Plan” by Drakeright behind it: “Meant To Be” (Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line) and “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran)
Top album: ? by XXXTentacionalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Pacific Rim Uprising
New games: Honkai Impact 3rd · Standoff 2

the 2010s

2017

#1 song: “Shape Of You” by Ed Sheeranright behind it: “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars) and “Bad And Boujee” (Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert)
Top album: ÷ by Ed Sheeranalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Beauty and the Beast
New games: Rain World · Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix

2016

#1 song: “Work” by Rihanna Featuring Drakeright behind it: “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber) and “7 Years” (Lukas Graham)
Top album: Anti by Rihannaalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Most read on Wikipedia: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, 2016 superhero film by Zack Snyder
New games: NightCry · Adrift

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: Home

2014

#1 song: “Happy” by Pharrell Williamsright behind it: “Dark Horse” (Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J) and “All Of Me” (John Legend)
Top album: Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Noah
New games: Piano Tiles

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: What About Now by Bon Jovialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: G.I. Joe: Retaliation
New games: Lego City Undercover · UFO: Enemy Unknown · Game & Wario

2012

#1 song: “We Are Young” by fun. Featuring Janelle Monaeright behind it: “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” (Kelly Clarkson) and “Glad You Came” (The Wanted)
Top album: Up All Night by One Directionalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Hunger Games

2011

#1 song: “Born This Way” by Lady Gagaright behind it: “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West) and “S&M” (Rihanna Featuring Britney Spears)
Top album: 21 by Adelealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

2010

#1 song: “Rude Boy” by Rihannaright behind it: “Nothin' On You” (B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars) and “Telephone” (Lady Gaga Featuring Beyonce)
Top album: Need You Now by Lady Antebellumalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: How to Train Your Dragon
New games: WarioWare D.I.Y.

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: Monsters vs. Aliens

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: Trilla by Rick Rossalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: 21
New games: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 · Worms: A Space Oddity

2007

#1 song: “Glamorous” by Fergie Featuring Ludacrisright behind it: “This Is Why I'm Hot” (Mims) and “Don't Matter” (Akon)
Top album: Luvanmusiq by Musiq Soulchildalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: TMNT
New games: Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

2006

#1 song: “Temperature” by Sean Paulright behind it: “Bad Day” (Daniel Powter) and “So Sick” (Ne-Yo)
Top album: High School Musical by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Inside Man

2005

#1 song: “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent Featuring Oliviaright behind it: “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” (Green Day) and “Obsession (No Es Amor)” (Frankie J Featuring Baby Bash)
Top album: The Massacre by 50 Centalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Guess Who

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: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

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: Head of State
New games: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon · Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball · International Superstar Soccer 3

2002

#1 song: “Ain't It Funny” by Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Ruleright behind it: “In The End” (Linkin Park) and “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback)
Top album: O Brother, Where Art Thou? by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Panic Room
New games: Kingdom Hearts · Tekken 4 · Heroes of Might and Magic IV

2001

#1 song: “Angel” by Shaggy Featuring Rayvonright behind it: “Butterfly” (Crazy Town) and “All For You” (Janet)
Top album: Hot Shot by Shaggyalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Heartbreakers

2000

#1 song: “Say My Name” by Destiny's Childright behind it: “Maria Maria” (Santana Featuring The Product G&B) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill)
Top album: Supernatural by Santanaalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Erin Brockovich
New games: Soldier of Fortune

the 1990s

1999

#1 song: “Believe” by Cherright behind it: “Heartbreak Hotel” (Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price) and “Every Morning” (Sugar Ray)
Top album: FanMail by TLCalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
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

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: The Untouchable by Scarfacealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Liar Liar
New games: Clock Tower · Puzzle Bobble 3 · Interstate '76

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: Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger

1995

#1 song: “Take A Bow” by Madonnaright behind it: “Candy Rain” (Soul For Real) and “Creep” (TLC)
Top album: Me Against the World by 2Pacalso 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: The Sign by Ace of Basealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: D2: The Mighty Ducks

1993

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

1992

#1 song: “Save The Best For Last” by Vanessa Williamsright behind it: “Tears In Heaven” (Eric Clapton) and “Remember The Time” (Michael Jackson)
Top album: Nevermind by Nirvanaalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: White Men Can't Jump

1991

#1 song: “Coming Out Of The Dark” by Gloria Estefanright behind it: “One More Try” (Timmy T.) and “This House” (Tracie Spencer)
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 “I Wish It Would Rain Down” (Phil Collins)
Top album: Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdulalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Pretty Woman

the 1980s

1989

#1 song: “Eternal Flame” by The Banglesright behind it: “Girl You Know It's True” (Milli Vanilli) and “The Look” (Roxette)
Top album: Electric Youth by Debbie Gibsonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Fletch Lives

1988

#1 song: “Man In The Mirror” by Michael Jacksonright behind it: “Endless Summer Nights” (Richard Marx) and “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” (Billy Ocean)
Top album: Dirty Dancing by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Biloxi Blues

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: Blind Date

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: “One More Night” by Phil Collinsright behind it: “Material Girl” (Madonna) and “Can't Fight This Feeling” (REO Speedwagon)
Top album: No Jacket Required by Phil Collinsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

1984

#1 song: “Footloose” by Kenny Logginsright behind it: “Somebody's Watching Me” (Rockwell) and “Jump” (Van Halen)
Top album: Thriller by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
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)
Top album: Thriller by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Spring Break

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)
Top album: The Wall by Pink Floydalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
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 “Lay Down Sally” (Eric Clapton)
Top album: Saturday Night Fever by Bee Geesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Fury

1977

#1 song: “Rich Girl” by Daryl Hall John Oatesright behind it: “Dancing Queen” (ABBA) and “Don't Give Up On Us” (David Soul)
Top album: Rumours by Fleetwood Macalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Airport '77
Award night: 49th Academy Awards: Rocky wins Best Picture

1976

#1 song: “Disco Lady” by Johnnie Taylorright 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: “Sunshine On My Shoulders” by John Denverright behind it: “Hooked On A Feeling” (Blue Swede) and “Seasons In The Sun” (Terry Jacks)
Top album: John Denver's Greatest Hits by John Denveralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1973

#1 song: “Killing Me Softly With His Song” by Roberta Flackright behind it: “Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)” (Deodato) and “Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)” (Gladys Knight And The Pips)
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 “Puppy Love” (Donny Osmond)
Top album: America by Americaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1971

#1 song: “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” by The Temptationsright behind it: “Me And Bobby McGee” (Janis Joplin) and “For All We Know” (Carpenters)
Top album: Pearl by Janis Joplinalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

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 “Valleri” (The Monkees)
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 “(You're My) Soul And Inspiration” (The Righteous Brothers)
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 “I'm Telling You Now” (Freddie And The Dreamers)
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 “Twist And Shout” (The Beatles)
Top album: Meet the Beatles! by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1963

#1 song: “He's So Fine” by The Chiffonsright behind it: “Our Day Will Come” (Ruby And The Romantics) and “The End Of The World” (Skeeter Davis)
Top album: Songs I Sing on by Frank Fontainealso on Spotify, YouTube

1962

#1 song: “Don't Break The Heart That Loves You” by Connie Francisright behind it: “Hey! Baby” (Bruce Channel) and “Johnny Angel” (Shelley Fabares)

1961

#1 song: “Blue Moon” by The Marcelsright behind it: “Apache” (Jorgen Ingmann & His Guitar) and “Surrender” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires)

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: “Come Softly To Me” (The Fleetwoods) and “Charlie Brown” (The Coasters)

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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