March 31
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent March 31, and then every March 31 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 “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (Shaboozey).
Music is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- New games
- The Exit 8
Your March 31
On March 31, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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every other March 31, back to 1959
Right behind “Like That”: “Type Shit” (Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti) and “Beautiful Things” (Benson Boone).
Right behind “Flowers”: “Last Night” (Morgan Wallen) and “Kill Bill” (SZA).
One Thing at a Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- New games
- The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog · Citizen Sleeper
Right behind “Heat Waves”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Super Gremlin” (Kodak Black).
Right behind “Peaches”: “Up” (Cardi B) and “Leave The Door Open” (Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)).
Justice is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Matt Gaetz, American politician and TV host (born 1982)
Right behind “Blinding Lights”: “The Box” (Roddy Ricch) and “Don't Start Now” (Dua Lipa).
After Hours is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
United States Senate, Upper house of the US Congress
Right behind “7 Rings”: “Wow.” (Post Malone) and “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee).
Bad Habits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
Bonnie and Clyde, Bank robbers in the 1930s
Right behind “God's Plan”: “Meant To Be” (Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line) and “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran).
? is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- New games
- Baldi's Basics in Education and Learning
Right behind “Shape Of You”: “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars) and “Bad And Boujee” (Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert).
÷ is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- First aired
- 13 Reasons Why premieres
- New games
- Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix
the 2010s
Right behind “Work”: “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber) and “7 Years” (Lukas Graham).
Anti is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2016
Right behind “Uptown Funk!”: “Sugar” (Maroon 5) and “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran).
To Pimp a Butterfly is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Outlast · Child of Light
Right behind “Happy”: “All Of Me” (John Legend) and “Dark Horse” (Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J).
Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2014
- New games
- Age of Wonders III
Right behind “Thrift Shop”: “Harlem Shake” (Baauer) and “Suit & Tie” (Justin Timberlake Featuring JAY Z).
The 20/20 Experience is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “We Are Young”: “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” (Kelly Clarkson) and “Glad You Came” (The Wanted).
Right behind “Born This Way”: “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West) and “S&M” (Rihanna Featuring Britney Spears).
21 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2011
- New games
- Tomb Raider: Anniversary · WWE All Stars · StreetPass Mii Plaza
Right behind “Rude Boy”: “Nothin' On You” (B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars) and “Telephone” (Lady Gaga Featuring Beyonce).
the 2000s
Right behind “Right Round”: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” (Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie).
All I Ever Wanted is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Monsters vs. Aliens
Right behind “Bleeding Love”: “Love In This Club” (Usher Featuring Young Jeezy) and “Sexy Can I” (Ray J & Yung Berg).
Welcome to the Dollhouse is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Right behind “Glamorous”: “This Is Why I'm Hot” (Mims) and “Don't Matter” (Akon).
Right behind “Temperature”: “Bad Day” (Daniel Powter) and “So Sick” (Ne-Yo).
High School Musical is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2006
Right behind “Candy Shop”: “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” (Green Day) and “Obsession (No Es Amor)” (Frankie J Featuring Baby Bash).
Right behind “Yeah!”: “One Call Away” (Chingy Featuring J. Weav) and “Tipsy” (J-Kwon).
Right behind “In Da Club”: “Ignition” (R. Kelly) and “Miss You” (Aaliyah).
Right behind “Ain't It Funny”: “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti) and “In The End” (Linkin Park).
Right behind “Angel”: “Butterfly” (Crazy Town) and “All For You” (Janet).
Right behind “Say My Name”: “Maria Maria” (Santana Featuring The Product G&B) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill).
Supernatural is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2000
the 1990s
Right behind “Believe”: “Heartbreak Hotel” (Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price) and “Every Morning” (Sugar Ray).
FanMail is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- RollerCoaster Tycoon
1998
Right behind “All My Life”: “Frozen” (Madonna) and “Nice & Slow” (Usher).
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1998
- New games
- StarCraft · 1080° Snowboarding · Dead or Alive
Right behind “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down”: “Wannabe” (Spice Girls) and “Foolish Games/You Were Meant For Me” (Jewel).
Nine Lives is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1997
- First aired
- Teletubbies premieres
- New games
- Doom · Need for Speed II · Theme Hospital
Right behind “Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")”: “Always Be My Baby” (Mariah Carey) and “Nobody Knows” (The Tony Rich Project).
Right behind “Take A Bow”: “Candy Rain” (Soul For Real) and “Creep” (TLC).
Me Against the World is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1995
- New games
- Tekken · Mickey Mania
Right behind “The Sign”: “Bump N' Grind” (R. Kelly) and “Without You/Never Forget You” (Mariah Carey).
The Sign is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1994
- New games
- NHL '94
Right behind “Informer”: “Freak Me” (Silk) and “Nuthin' But A "G" Thang” (Dr. Dre).
Right behind “Save The Best For Last”: “Tears In Heaven” (Eric Clapton) and “Remember The Time” (Michael Jackson).
1991
Right behind “Coming Out Of The Dark”: “I've Been Thinking About You” (Londonbeat) and “You're In Love” (Wilson Phillips).
Right behind “Black Velvet”: “Love Will Lead You Back” (Taylor Dayne) and “I Wish It Would Rain Down” (Phil Collins).
the 1980s
Right behind “Eternal Flame”: “Girl You Know It's True” (Milli Vanilli) and “The Look” (Roxette).
Electric Youth is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1989
- New games
- Shadowgate
Right behind “Man In The Mirror”: “Endless Summer Nights” (Richard Marx) and “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” (Billy Ocean).
Right behind “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now”: “Lean On Me” (Club Nouveau) and “Tonight, Tonight, Tonight” (Genesis).
Right behind “Rock Me Amadeus”: “R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock)” (John Mellencamp) and “Kiss” (Prince And The Revolution).
Right behind “One More Night”: “We Are The World” (USA For Africa) and “Material Girl” (Madonna).
Right behind “Footloose”: “Somebody's Watching Me” (Rockwell) and “Jump” (Van Halen).
Right behind “Billie Jean”: “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” (Culture Club) and “Hungry Like The Wolf” (Duran Duran).
Right behind “I Love Rock 'N Roll”: “Open Arms” (Journey) and “We Got The Beat” (Go-Go's).
Right behind “Rapture”: “Woman” (John Lennon) and “The Best Of Times” (Styx).
Paradise Theatre is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1981
- Award night
- 53rd Academy Awards: Ordinary People wins Best Picture
Right behind “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)”: “Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me, Girl” (The Spinners) and “Call Me” (Blondie).
the 1970s
Right behind “Tragedy”: “I Will Survive” (Gloria Gaynor) and “What A Fool Believes” (The Doobie Brothers).
Spirits Having Flown is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Night Fever”: “Stayin' Alive” (Bee Gees) and “Lay Down Sally” (Eric Clapton).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Rich Girl”: “Dancing Queen” (ABBA) and “Don't Give Up On Us” (David Soul).
Right behind “Disco Lady”: “Dream Weaver” (Gary Wright) and “Lonely Night (angel Face)” (Captain & Tennille).
Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Lovin' You”: “Philadelphia Freedom” (The Elton John Band) and “No No Song/snookeroo” (Ringo Starr).
Right behind “Hooked On A Feeling”: “Bennie And The Jets” (Elton John) and “Sunshine On My Shoulders” (John Denver).
John Denver's Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Killing Me Softly With His Song”: “Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)” (Deodato) and “Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)” (Gladys Knight And The Pips).
Right behind “A Horse With No Name”: “Heart Of Gold” (Neil Young) and “Puppy Love” (Donny Osmond).
Right behind “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)”: “Me And Bobby McGee” (Janis Joplin) and “For All We Know” (Carpenters).
1970
Right behind “Bridge Over Troubled Water”: “Let It Be” (The Beatles) and “Instant Karma (We All Shine On)” (John Ono Lennon).
Bridge over Troubled Water is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1960s
Right behind “Dizzy”: “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)” (The 5th Dimension) and “Time Of The Season” (The Zombies).
Right behind “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay”: “Young Girl” (The Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett) and “Valleri” (The Monkees).
Right behind “Happy Together”: “Dedicated To The One I Love” (The Mamas & The Papas) and “Penny Lane” (The Beatles).
1966
Right behind “The Ballad Of The Green Berets”: “19th Nervous Breakdown” (The Rolling Stones) and “(You're My) Soul And Inspiration” (The Righteous Brothers).
Ballads of the Green Berets is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1966
- In space
- Luna 10 launches
Right behind “Stop! In The Name Of Love”: “Can't You Hear My Heartbeat” (Herman's Hermits) and “I'm Telling You Now” (Freddie And The Dreamers).
Right behind “Can't Buy Me Love”: “Twist And Shout” (The Beatles) and “She Loves You” (The Beatles).
Right behind “He's So Fine”: “Our Day Will Come” (Ruby And The Romantics) and “The End Of The World” (Skeeter Davis).
1962
Right behind “Don't Break The Heart That Loves You”: “Hey! Baby” (Bruce Channel) and “Johnny Angel” (Shelley Fabares).
1961
Right behind “Blue Moon”: “Apache” (Jorgen Ingmann & His Guitar) and “Surrender” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires).
Right behind “The Theme From "A Summer Place"”: “Puppy Love” (Paul Anka) and “Wild One” (Bobby Rydell).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Venus”: “Come Softly To Me” (The Fleetwoods) and “It's Just A Matter Of Time” (Brook Benton).
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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