May 1
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent May 1, and then every May 1 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 “Ordinary” (Alex Warren).
Your May 1
On May 1, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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- Dear Diary
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every other May 1, back to 1959
Right behind “Fortnight”: “Down Bad” (Taylor Swift) and “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” (Taylor Swift).
The Tortured Poets Department is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
International Workers' Day, Annual celebration of workers and the labour movementAt least 45 people are arrested and 12 police officers are injured at May Day protests in Paris. French police use tear gas and batons to disperse several protests.
Right behind “Last Night”: “Kill Bill” (SZA) and “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus).
Right behind “As It Was”: “First Class” (Jack Harlow) and “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals).
It's Almost Dry is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
Naomi Judd, American country singer, songwriter, and actress (1946–2022)died April 30
2021
Right behind “Rapstar”: “Leave The Door Open” (Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)) and “Peaches” (Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon).
Right behind “Blinding Lights”: “Toosie Slide” (Drake) and “The Box” (Roddy Ricch).
Blame It on Baby is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
Tasuku Honjo, Japanese immunologist and Nobel laureate (born 1942)
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “Wow.” (Post Malone) and “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee).
When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? is also on Spotify, YouTube.
Right behind “Nice For What”: “God's Plan” (Drake) and “No Tears Left To Cry” (Ariana Grande).
KOD is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Avengers: Infinity War, 2018 Marvel Studios film
Right behind “Humble.”: “Shape Of You” (Ed Sheeran) and “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars).
Damn is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- New games
- Nancy Drew: Message in a Haunted Mansion
the 2010s
Right behind “Panda”: “7 Years” (Lukas Graham) and “One Dance” (Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla).
The Very Best of Prince is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “See You Again”: “Uptown Funk!” (Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars) and “Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)” (The Weeknd).
Handwritten is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Crossy Road
2014
Right behind “Happy”: “All Of Me” (John Legend) and “Talk Dirty” (Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz).
Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2014
- New games
- Child of Light
Right behind “Just Give Me A Reason”: “Can't Hold Us” (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton) and “Thrift Shop” (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz).
Save Rock and Roll is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Half-Life 2 · Flappy Bird · Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Right behind “Somebody That I Used To Know”: “We Are Young” (fun. Featuring Janelle Monae) and “Payphone” (Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa).
Tuskegee is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Dustforce
Right behind “E.T.”: “Rolling In The Deep” (Adele) and “Just Can't Get Enough” (The Black Eyed Peas).
Right behind “Nothin' On You”: “Rude Boy” (Rihanna) and “Hey, Soul Sister” (Train).
My World 2.0 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2010
- New games
- Transformice
the 2000s
Right behind “Boom Boom Pow”: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Right Round” (Flo Rida).
Hannah Montana: The Movie is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Rhythm Heaven · X-Men Origins: Wolverine · Terminator Salvation
Right behind “Lollipop”: “Bleeding Love” (Leona Lewis) and “No Air” (Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown).
E=MC² is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Link's Crossbow Training · Universe Sandbox
Right behind “Girlfriend”: “Give It To Me” (Timbaland Featuring Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake) and “Don't Matter” (Akon).
Right behind “Bad Day”: “Temperature” (Sean Paul) and “What You Know” (T.I.).
Me and My Gang is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Orcs & Elves
Right behind “Hollaback Girl”: “Hate It Or Love It” (The Game Featuring 50 Cent) and “Candy Shop” (50 Cent Featuring Olivia).
...Something to Be is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- Pokémon Emerald
Right behind “Yeah!”: “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy) and “Burn” (Usher).
Right behind “In Da Club”: “Get Busy” (Sean Paul) and “Ignition” (R. Kelly).
Thankful is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
- New games
- Day of Defeat
Right behind “Foolish”: “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti) and “U Don't Have To Call” (Usher).
Ashanti is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Right behind “All For You”: “Survivor” (Destiny's Child) and “Thank You” (Dido).
Now That's What I Call Music! 6 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2001
- New games
- Super Monkey Ball · Gauntlet Dark Legacy
Right behind “Maria Maria”: “He Wasn't Man Enough” (Toni Braxton) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill).
the 1990s
Right behind “No Scrubs”: “Kiss Me” (Sixpence None The Richer) and “Believe” (Cher).
I Am… is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Right behind “Too Close”: “You're Still The One” (Shania Twain) and “Let's Ride” (Montell Jordan Feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker).
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1998
- New games
- International Superstar Soccer Pro 98
Right behind “Hypnotize”: “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down” (Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase)) and “Foolish Games/You Were Meant For Me” (Jewel).
Life After Death is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1997
- New games
- The Lost Vikings 2
Right behind “Always Be My Baby”: “Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")” (Celine Dion) and “Nobody Knows” (The Tony Rich Project).
Right behind “This Is How We Do It”: “Freak Like Me” (Adina Howard) and “Red Light Special” (TLC).
Throwing Copper is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1995
Right behind “The Sign”: “Bump N' Grind” (R. Kelly) and “The Most Beautiful Girl In The World” (Prince).
The Division Bell is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1994
Right behind “Freak Me”: “Informer” (Snow) and “Nuthin' But A "G" Thang” (Dr. Dre).
The Bodyguard is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1993
- New games
- Kirby's Adventure · BZFlag · Shadowrun
Right behind “Jump”: “Save The Best For Last” (Vanessa Williams) and “Tears In Heaven” (Eric Clapton).
Adrenalize is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1992
Right behind “Baby Baby”: “Joyride” (Roxette) and “I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)” (Hi-Five).
Mariah Carey is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1991
- New games
- Flight of the Intruder
Right behind “Nothing Compares 2 U”: “I Wanna Be Rich” (Calloway) and “How Can We Be Lovers” (Michael Bolton).
I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1990
- New games
- Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos · Snow Bros.
the 1980s
Right behind “Like A Prayer”: “I'll Be There For You” (Bon Jovi) and “Real Love” (Jody Watley).
Like a Prayer is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1989
- New games
- Operation Wolf
Right behind “Wishing Well”: “Anything For You” (Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine) and “Angel” (Aerosmith).
Right behind “(I Just) Died In Your Arms”: “Looking For A New Love” (Jody Watley) and “Don't Dream It's Over” (Crowded House).
The Joshua Tree is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1987
- New games
- Castlevania · Ikari Warriors · BurgerTime
Right behind “Addicted To Love”: “West End Girls” (Pet Shop Boys) and “Kiss” (Prince And The Revolution).
Right behind “We Are The World”: “Crazy For You” (Madonna) and “Rhythm Of The Night” (Debarge).
We Are the World is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1985
- New games
- Commando · Knight Lore · King's Quest II
1984
Right behind “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)”: “Hello” (Lionel Richie) and “Hold Me Now” (Thompson Twins).
Right behind “Beat It”: “Jeopardy” (Greg Kihn Band) and “Let's Dance” (David Bowie).
Right behind “I Love Rock 'N Roll”: “Chariots Of Fire - Titles” (Vangelis) and “Ebony And Ivory” (Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonder).
Right behind “Morning Train (Nine To Five)”: “Just The Two Of Us” (Grover Washington, Jr. With Bill Withers) and “Being With You” (Smokey Robinson).
1980
Right behind “Call Me”: “Ride Like The Wind” (Christopher Cross) and “Lost In Love” (Air Supply).
the 1970s
Right behind “Reunited”: “Heart Of Glass” (Blondie) and “Music Box Dancer” (Frank Mills).
Right behind “Night Fever”: “If I Can't Have You” (Yvonne Elliman) and “Can't Smile Without You” (Barry Manilow).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Hotel California”: “When I Need You” (Leo Sayer) and “Southern Nights” (Glen Campbell).
Right behind “Let Your Love Flow”: “Right Back Where We Started From” (Maxine Nightingale) and “Boogie Fever” (The Sylvers).
Right behind “He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)”: “(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” (B.J. Thomas) and “Before The Next Teardrop Falls” (Freddy Fender).
Right behind “The Loco-Motion”: “TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)” (MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees) and “Bennie And The Jets” (Elton John).
1973
Right behind “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree”: “The Cisco Kid” (War) and “Little Willy” (The Sweet).
Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”: “I Gotcha” (Joe Tex) and “Betcha By Golly, Wow” (The Stylistics Featuring Russell Thompkins,Jr.).
Right behind “Joy To The World”: “Put Your Hand In The Hand” (Ocean) and “Never Can Say Goodbye” (Jackson 5).
Right behind “ABC”: “Let It Be” (The Beatles) and “Spirit In The Sky” (Norman Greenbaum).
Bridge over Troubled Water is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1960s
1969
Right behind “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)”: “It's Your Thing” (The Isley Brothers) and “Hair” (The Cowsills).
Right behind “Honey”: “Cry Like A Baby” (The Box Tops) and “Young Girl” (The Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett).
Right behind “Somethin' Stupid”: “The Happening” (The Supremes) and “Sweet Soul Music” (Arthur Conley).
1966
Right behind “Monday, Monday”: “Good Lovin'” (The Young Rascals) and “Sloop John B” (The Beach Boys).
1965
Right behind “Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter”: “Game Of Love” (Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders) and “I Know A Place” (Petula Clark).
Mary Poppins is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1965
- In sports
- 1965 Stanley Cup Finals: Chicago Black Hawks
Right behind “Can't Buy Me Love”: “Hello, Dolly!” (Louis Armstrong And The All Stars) and “Do You Want To Know A Secret” (The Beatles).
The Beatles' Second Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1963
Right behind “I Will Follow Him”: “Can't Get Used To Losing You” (Andy Williams) and “Puff (The Magic Dragon)” (Peter, Paul & Mary).
Days of Wine and Roses and Other TV Requests is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1962
Right behind “Soldier Boy”: “Mashed Potato Time” (Dee Dee Sharp) and “Johnny Angel” (Shelley Fabares).
1961
Right behind “Runaway”: “Mother-In-Law” (Ernie K-Doe) and “I've Told Every Little Star” (Linda Scott).
Right behind “Stuck On You”: “Greenfields” (The Brothers Four) and “Sixteen Reasons” (Connie Stevens).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Come Softly To Me”: “The Happy Organ” (Dave "Baby" Cortez) and “Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)” (The Impalas).
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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