May 13
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent May 13, and then every May 13 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
2025
Right behind “Luther”: “Ordinary” (Alex Warren) and “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars).
Your May 13
On May 13, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
Do you remember your day?
Most of us don’t, and that’s okay. Little Memory is a little diary for your iPhone. You write one line a day, and on this date in later years it shows you what you wrote. Five years of it looks like this:
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- iTunes Staff Favorites
- Apps for Writers
- Dear Diary
In the App Store since 2011
I look forward to checking every morning what I got up to last week, month, year. Simple to use and a lovely concept — I only wish I’d discovered it earlier.
every other May 13, back to 1959
Right behind “Not Like Us”: “Million Dollar Baby” (Tommy Richman) and “Euphoria” (Kendrick Lamar).
The Tortured Poets Department is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
Australia, Country in Oceania- New games
- Homeworld 3
Right behind “Last Night”: “Kill Bill” (SZA) and “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus).
One Thing at a Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
Hannah Waddingham, English actress, singer, and television presenter (born 1974)
Right behind “Wait For U”: “As It Was” (Harry Styles) and “First Class” (Jack Harlow).
I Never Liked You is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2022
- New games
- Evil Dead: The Game
Right behind “Save Your Tears”: “Leave The Door Open” (Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)) and “Peaches” (Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon).
Right behind “Say So”: “Savage” (Megan Thee Stallion) and “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd).
Here and Now is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- New games
- Deep Rock Galactic
2019
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “If I Can't Have You” (Shawn Mendes) and “ME!” (Taylor Swift Featuring Brendon Urie).
Father of the Bride is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
Doris Day, American actress and singer (1922–2019)died May 13
2018
Right behind “This Is America”: “Nice For What” (Drake) and “God's Plan” (Drake).
Beerbongs & Bentleys is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “That's What I Like”: “Shape Of You” (Ed Sheeran) and “Humble.” (Kendrick Lamar).
the 2010s
Right behind “Panda”: “One Dance” (Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla) and “7 Years” (Lukas Graham).
Lemonade is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- New games
- Doom · The House in Fata Morgana
Right behind “See You Again”: “Trap Queen” (Fetty Wap) and “Uptown Funk!” (Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars).
Jekyll + Hyde is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- Launched
- Discord
- New games
- Clicker Heroes
Right behind “All Of Me”: “Happy” (Pharrell Williams) and “Problem” (Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea).
Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2014
- New games
- Borderlands 2
Right behind “Can't Hold Us”: “Just Give Me A Reason” (P!nk Featuring Nate Ruess) and “Mirrors” (Justin Timberlake).
2012
Right behind “Somebody That I Used To Know”: “We Are Young” (fun. Featuring Janelle Monae) and “Payphone” (Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa).
Right behind “E.T.”: “Rolling In The Deep” (Adele) and “Till The World Ends” (Britney Spears Featuring Nicki Minaj & Ke$ha).
21 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2011
Right behind “OMG”: “Nothin' On You” (B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars) and “Rude Boy” (Rihanna).
The Adventures of Bobby Ray is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- New games
- 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
the 2000s
Right behind “Boom Boom Pow”: “Blame It” (Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain) and “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga).
Together Through Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Bleeding Love”: “Lollipop” (Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major) and “No Air” (Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown).
Hard Candy is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- We Ski · Deca Sports
Right behind “Makes Me Wonder”: “Because Of You” (Ne-Yo) and “Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')” (T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc).
Right behind “SOS”: “Bad Day” (Daniel Powter) and “Temperature” (Sean Paul).
Right behind “Hollaback Girl”: “Hate It Or Love It” (The Game Featuring 50 Cent) and “Oh” (Ciara Featuring Ludacris).
Right behind “Yeah!”: “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy) and “Burn” (Usher).
Right behind “Get Busy”: “21 Questions” (50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg) and “Ignition” (R. Kelly).
Right behind “Foolish”: “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti) and “I Need A Girl (Part One)” (P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon).
Right behind “All For You”: “Survivor” (Destiny's Child) and “Lady Marmalade” (Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & P!nk).
Survivor is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2001
- New games
- The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Right behind “Maria Maria”: “He Wasn't Man Enough” (Toni Braxton) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill).
the 1990s
Right behind “Livin' La Vida Loca”: “No Scrubs” (TLC) and “Kiss Me” (Sixpence None The Richer).
Ruff Ryders Ryde or Die Vol. 1 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Too Close”: “My All” (Mariah Carey) and “You're Still The One” (Shania Twain).
Before These Crowded Streets is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Hypnotize”: “MMMBop” (Hanson) and “Return Of The Mack” (Mark Morrison).
Carrying Your Love with Me is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1997
- New games
- Shadow Warrior
Right behind “Tha Crossroads”: “Always Be My Baby” (Mariah Carey) and “Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")” (Celine Dion).
Fairweather Johnson is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1996
- New games
- Super Mario RPG
Right behind “This Is How We Do It”: “Freak Like Me” (Adina Howard) and “Red Light Special” (TLC).
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
- New games
- OutRunners
Right behind “That's The Way Love Goes”: “Freak Me” (Silk) and “Love Is (From "Beverly Hills, 90210")” (Vanessa Williams/Brian McKnight).
Right behind “Jump”: “My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)” (En Vogue) and “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Queen).
Right behind “I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)”: “Touch Me (All Night Long)” (Cathy Dennis) and “Here We Go” (C+C Music Factory/F. Williams).
Right behind “Vogue”: “Nothing Compares 2 U” (Sinead O'Connor) and “All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You” (Heart).
I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1980s
Right behind “I'll Be There For You”: “Like A Prayer” (Madonna) and “Real Love” (Jody Watley).
Right behind “Anything For You”: “Shattered Dreams” (Johnny Hates Jazz) and “Wishing Well” (Terence Trent D'Arby).
Right behind “With or Without You”: “Looking For A New Love” (Jody Watley) and “(I Just) Died In Your Arms” (Cutting Crew).
Right behind “Greatest Love Of All”: “West End Girls” (Pet Shop Boys) and “Why Can't This Be Love” (Van Halen).
Right behind “Don't You (Forget About Me)”: “Crazy For You” (Madonna) and “One Night In Bangkok” (Murray Head).
Right behind “Hello”: “Let's Hear It For The Boy” (Deniece Williams) and “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)” (Phil Collins).
Right behind “Beat It”: “Let's Dance” (David Bowie) and “Jeopardy” (Greg Kihn Band).
Right behind “Ebony And Ivory”: “Chariots Of Fire - Titles” (Vangelis) and “Don't Talk To Strangers” (Rick Springfield).
Right behind “Bette Davis Eyes”: “Just The Two Of Us” (Grover Washington, Jr. With Bill Withers) and “Being With You” (Smokey Robinson).
Right behind “Call Me”: “Ride Like The Wind” (Christopher Cross) and “Lost In Love” (Air Supply).
the 1970s
Right behind “Reunited”: “Hot Stuff” (Donna Summer) and “In The Navy” (Village People).
Breakfast in America is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “If I Can't Have You”: “The Closer I Get To You” (Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway) and “With A Little Luck” (Wings).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “When I Need You”: “Sir Duke” (Stevie Wonder) and “Hotel California” (Eagles).
Right behind “Boogie Fever”: “Welcome Back” (John Sebastian) and “Silly Love Songs” (Wings).
1975
Right behind “He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)”: “Before The Next Teardrop Falls” (Freddy Fender) and “Jackie Blue” (Ozark Mountain Daredevils).
That's the Way of the World is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “The Streak”: “Dancing Machine” (Jackson 5) and “The Entertainer” (Marvin Hamlisch/"The Sting").
Right behind “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life”: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree” (Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando) and “Little Willy” (The Sweet).
Right behind “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”: “I Gotcha” (Joe Tex) and “Oh Girl” (The Chi-lites).
Right behind “Joy To The World”: “Never Can Say Goodbye” (Jackson 5) and “Put Your Hand In The Hand” (Ocean).
1970
Right behind “American Woman/No Sugar Tonight”: “ABC” (Jackson 5) and “Vehicle” (The Ides Of March).
the 1960s
1969
Right behind “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)”: “Hair” (The Cowsills) and “Get Back” (The Beatles With Billy Preston).
Right behind “Tighten Up”: “Mrs. Robinson” (Simon & Garfunkel) and “Honey” (Bobby Goldsboro).
Right behind “The Happening”: “Sweet Soul Music” (Arthur Conley) and “Somethin' Stupid” (Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra).
1966
Right behind “Monday, Monday”: “Good Lovin'” (The Young Rascals) and “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” (Bob Dylan).
1965
Right behind “Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter”: “Count Me In” (Gary Lewis And The Playboys) and “Ticket To Ride” (The Beatles).
Right behind “My Guy”: “Hello, Dolly!” (Louis Armstrong And The All Stars) and “Love Me Do” (The Beatles).
The Beatles' Second Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1963
Right behind “If You Wanna Be Happy”: “I Will Follow Him” (Little Peggy March) 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”: “Stranger On The Shore” (Mr. Acker Bilk) and “Mashed Potato Time” (Dee Dee Sharp).
1961
Right behind “Runaway”: “Mother-In-Law” (Ernie K-Doe) and “A Hundred Pounds Of Clay” (Gene McDaniels).
Right behind “Stuck On You”: “Cathy's Clown” (The Everly Brothers) and “Greenfields” (The Brothers Four).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Kansas City”: “Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)” (The Impalas) and “The Happy Organ” (Dave "Baby" Cortez).
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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