March 9
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent March 9, and then every March 9 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).
GNX is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
- ICC Champions TrophyIn international cricket, India wins the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy by defeating New Zealand in the final.
Your March 9
On March 9, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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every other March 9, back to 1959
Right behind “Texas Hold 'Em”: “Carnival” (¥$: Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign Featuring Rich The Kid & Playboi Carti) and “Lovin On Me” (Jack Harlow).
With You-th is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Akira Toriyama, Japanese manga artist (1955–2024)
Right behind “Die For You”: “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus) and “Kill Bill” (SZA).
Mañana Será Bonito is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
Satish Kaushik, Indian actor and filmmaker (1956–2023)died March 9- New games
- Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
2022
Right behind “Heat Waves”: “We Don't Talk About Bruno” (Carolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast) and “abcdefu” (GAYLE).
Encanto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
Vladimir Putin, Leader of Russia since 1999Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says that reserve diesel generators that cool spent nuclear fuel can only last for another 48 hours and that a radiation leak from…- New games
- Iron Lung
Right behind “Drivers License”: “Up” (Cardi B) and “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd).
Dangerous: The Double Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- New games
- Apex Legends
Right behind “The Box”: “Life Is Good” (Future Featuring Drake) and “Don't Start Now” (Dua Lipa).
My Turn is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
United States Senate, Upper house of the US CongressU.S. Senator Ted Cruz and U.S. Representative Paul Gosar self-quarantine themselves after having made contact at CPAC with a man confirmed to have been infected with COVID-19.
Right behind “Shallow”: “7 Rings” (Ariana Grande) and “Without Me” (Halsey).
A Star Is Born is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Captain Marvel, 2019 Marvel Studios film
Right behind “God's Plan”: “Psycho” (Post Malone Featuring Ty Dolla $ign) and “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran).
This House Is Not for Sale is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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).
Future is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- New games
- Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix
the 2010s
Right behind “Work”: “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber) and “Stressed Out” (twenty one pilots).
Right behind “Uptown Funk!”: “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran) and “Sugar” (Maroon 5).
Dark Sky Paradise is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
Right behind “Happy”: “Dark Horse” (Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J) and “Talk Dirty” (Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz).
Oxymoron is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2014
- New games
- 2048 · Nuclear Throne
Right behind “Harlem Shake”: “Thrift Shop” (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz) and “When I Was Your Man” (Bruno Mars).
Right behind “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)”: “Set Fire To The Rain” (Adele) and “We Are Young” (fun. Featuring Janelle Monae).
Right behind “Born This Way”: “F**k You! (Forget You)” (CeeLo Green) and “Grenade” (Bruno Mars).
Right behind “Imma Be”: “BedRock” (Young Money Featuring Lloyd) and “Need You Now” (Lady Antebellum).
Soldier of Love is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- New games
- Assassin's Creed II · Final Fantasy XIII · Mega Man 10
the 2000s
Right behind “Right Round”: “Dead And Gone” (T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake) and “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga).
Fearless is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2009
- First aired
- Castle premieres
- New games
- Pikmin · Mario Power Tennis
Right behind “Love In This Club”: “Low” (Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain) and “With You” (Chris Brown).
Discipline is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Right behind “This Is Why I'm Hot”: “Don't Matter” (Akon) and “What Goes Around...Comes Around” (Justin Timberlake).
Right behind “You're Beautiful”: “Check On It” (Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug) and “Temperature” (Sean Paul).
High School Musical is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
Right behind “Candy Shop”: “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” (Green Day) and “Let Me Love You” (Mario).
O is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- Gran Turismo 4
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
- Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes · The Suffering
Right behind “In Da Club”: “All I Have” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool J) and “Mesmerize” (Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti).
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).
Hot Shot is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2001
- Launched
- Nupedia
Right behind “Amazed”: “Maria Maria” (Santana Featuring The Product G&B) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill).
Supernatural is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2000
- New games
- Ultima IX: Ascension
the 1990s
Right behind “Believe”: “Angel Of Mine” (Monica) and “Heartbreak Hotel” (Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price).
FanMail is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- Shadow Man
1998
Right behind “Gettin' Jiggy Wit It”: “My Heart Will Go On” (Celine Dion) and “Nice & Slow” (Usher).
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Wannabe”: “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down” (Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase)) and “Un-Break My Heart” (Toni Braxton).
Howard Stern Private Parts – The Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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).
All Eyez on Me is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1996
- New games
- Super Mario RPG
Right behind “Take A Bow”: “Creep” (TLC) and “Candy Rain” (Soul For Real).
Right behind “The Sign”: “The Power Of Love” (Celine Dion) and “Whatta Man” (Salt-N-Pepa Featuring En Vogue).
Right behind “Informer”: “A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)” (Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle) and “Nuthin' But A "G" Thang” (Dr. Dre).
Right behind “To Be With You”: “I'm Too Sexy” (Right Said Fred) and “Remember The Time” (Michael Jackson).
Right behind “Someday”: “One More Try” (Timmy T.) and “All The Man That I Need” (Whitney Houston).
Right behind “Escapade”: “Dangerous” (Roxette) and “Roam” (The B-52s).
Forever Your Girl is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1990
- New games
- Wizardry II: The Knight of Diamonds · Don Doko Don
the 1980s
Right behind “Lost In Your Eyes”: “The Living Years” (Mike + The Mechanics) and “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” (New Kids On The Block).
Right behind “Never Gonna Give You Up”: “Father Figure” (George Michael) and “She's Like The Wind” (Patrick Swayze (Featuring Wendy Fraser)).
Right behind “Jacob's Ladder”: “Somewhere Out There (From "An American Tail")” (Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram) and “Let's Wait Awhile” (Janet Jackson).
Right behind “Sara”: “These Dreams” (Heart) and “Kyrie” (Mr. Mister).
Right behind “Can't Fight This Feeling”: “Careless Whisper” (Wham! Featuring George Michael) and “The Heat Is On” (Glenn Frey).
Right behind “Jump”: “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” (Cyndi Lauper) and “99 Luftballons” (Nena).
Right behind “Billie Jean”: “Shame On The Moon” (Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band) and “Stray Cat Strut” (Stray Cats).
Right behind “Centerfold”: “Open Arms” (Journey) and “I Love Rock 'N Roll” (Joan Jett & the Blackhearts).
Right behind “9 To 5”: “Keep On Loving You” (REO Speedwagon) and “Woman” (John Lennon).
Right behind “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”: “Longer” (Dan Fogelberg) and “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)” (Pink Floyd).
the 1970s
Right behind “I Will Survive”: “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” (Rod Stewart) and “Tragedy” (Bee Gees).
Spirits Having Flown is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1978
Right behind “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water”: “Night Fever” (Bee Gees) and “Sometimes When We Touch” (Dan Hill).
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 “I Like Dreamin'” (Kenny Nolan).
1976
Right behind “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)”: “All By Myself” (Eric Carmen) and “Love Machine (Part 1)” (The Miracles).
Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Black Water”: “My Eyes Adored You” (Frankie Valli) and “Lady Marmalade” (Labelle).
Have You Never Been Mellow is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Seasons In The Sun”: “Boogie Down” (Eddie Kendricks) and “The Way We Were” (Barbra Streisand).
1973
Right behind “Killing Me Softly With His Song”: “Dueling Banjos” (Deliverance/Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandell) and “Last Song” (Edward Bear).
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Without You”: “Heart Of Gold” (Neil Young) and “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (Robert John).
Right behind “One Bad Apple”: “Me And Bobby McGee” (Janis Joplin) and “For All We Know” (Carpenters).
1970
Right behind “Bridge Over Troubled Water”: “Travelin' Band/Who'll Stop The Rain” (Creedence Clearwater Revival) and “The Rapper” (The Jaggerz).
Bridge over Troubled Water is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1960s
Right behind “Dizzy”: “Proud Mary” (Creedence Clearwater Revival) and “Everyday People” (Sly & The Family Stone).
1968
Right behind “Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu)”: “(Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls” (Dionne Warwick) and “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay” (Otis Redding).
Right behind “Love Is Here And Now You're Gone”: “Ruby Tuesday” (The Rolling Stones) and “Baby I Need Your Lovin'” (Johnny Rivers).
1966
Right behind “The Ballad Of The Green Berets”: “These Boots Are Made For Walkin'” (Nancy Sinatra) and “Listen People” (Herman's Hermits).
Ballads of the Green Berets is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Eight Days A Week”: “My Girl” (The Temptations) and “Stop! In The Name Of Love” (The Supremes).
Right behind “I Want To Hold Your Hand”: “She Loves You” (The Beatles) and “Please Please Me” (The Beatles).
Right behind “Walk Like A Man”: “Ruby Baby” (Dion) and “Rhythm Of The Rain” (The Cascades).
My Son, the Celebrity is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1962
Right behind “Hey! Baby”: “Duke Of Earl” (Gene Chandler) and “Midnight In Moscow” (Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen).
1961
Right behind “Pony Time”: “Surrender” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “Wheels” (The String-A-Longs).
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 “Stagger Lee” (Lloyd Price).
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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