May 16
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent May 16, and then every May 16 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 16
On May 16, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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every other May 16, 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
- New games
- Tiger-Heli
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
- New games
- Drakensang Online
2022
Right behind “First Class”: “As It Was” (Harry Styles) and “Wait For U” (Future Featuring Drake & Tems).
Right behind “Leave The Door Open”: “Levitating” (Dua Lipa Featuring DaBaby) 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
- Most read on Wikipedia
Fred Willard, American actor and comedian (1933–2020)died May 15
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “If I Can't Have You” (Shawn Mendes) and “ME!” (Taylor Swift Featuring Brendon Urie).
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 “I'm The One”: “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars) and “Despacito” (Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber).
Damn is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- New games
- Injustice 2 · The Surge
the 2010s
Right behind “One Dance”: “Panda” (Desiigner) and “7 Years” (Lukas Graham).
Right behind “See You Again”: “Trap Queen” (Fetty Wap) and “Uptown Funk!” (Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars).
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
- Toribash
Right behind “Can't Hold Us”: “Just Give Me A Reason” (P!nk Featuring Nate Ruess) and “Mirrors” (Justin Timberlake).
Life on a Rock is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Final Fantasy VII · Super Mario Bros. 2 · Metro: Last Light
2012
Right behind “Somebody That I Used To Know”: “We Are Young” (fun. Featuring Janelle Monae) and “Payphone” (Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa).
Blown Away is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- Launched
- Archive.today
- New games
- Deus Ex
Right behind “Rolling In The Deep”: “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West) and “On The Floor” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring Pitbull).
21 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2011
- New games
- Chrono Trigger
Right behind “Not Afraid”: “OMG” (Usher Featuring will.i.am) and “Nothin' On You” (B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars).
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).
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).
10,000 Days is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- X-Men: The Official Game
Right behind “Hollaback Girl”: “Oh” (Ciara Featuring Ludacris) and “We Belong Together” (Mariah Carey).
With Teeth is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- N
Right behind “Burn”: “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy) and “Yeah!” (Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris).
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).
Hood Rich is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- Final Fantasy XI
Right behind “All For You”: “Survivor” (Destiny's Child) and “Lady Marmalade” (Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & P!nk).
Right behind “Maria Maria”: “Breathe” (Faith Hill) and “Thong Song” (Sisqo).
the 1990s
Right behind “Livin' La Vida Loca”: “No Scrubs” (TLC) and “Kiss Me” (Sixpence None The Richer).
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.
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
- Soul Edge
Right behind “This Is How We Do It”: “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?” (Bryan Adams) and “Freak Like Me” (Adina Howard).
Right behind “I Swear”: “The Sign” (Ace Of Base) and “I'll Remember (From "With Honors")” (Madonna).
Not a Moment Too Soon is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “That's The Way Love Goes”: “Freak Me” (Silk) and “Knockin' Da Boots” (H-Town).
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).
Out of Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1991
- New games
- Bonanza Bros.
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 “Forever Your Girl”: “Real Love” (Jody Watley) and “I'll Be There For You” (Bon Jovi).
Right behind “Anything For You”: “One More Try” (George Michael) and “Shattered Dreams” (Johnny Hates Jazz).
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 “Let's Dance”: “Beat It” (Michael Jackson) and “Flashdance...What A Feeling” (Irene Cara).
Right behind “Ebony And Ivory”: “Don't Talk To Strangers” (Rick Springfield) and “I've Never Been To Me” (Charlene).
Asia is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1982
- In sports
- 1982 Stanley Cup Finals: New York Islanders
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).
Against the Wind is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1980
- In sports
- 1980 NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers
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 “With A Little Luck”: “The Closer I Get To You” (Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway) and “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” (Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Sir Duke”: “When I Need You” (Leo Sayer) and “Couldn't Get It Right” (Climax Blues Band).
Right behind “Silly Love Songs”: “Love Hangover” (Diana Ross) and “Fooled Around And Fell In Love” (Elvin Bishop).
Black and Blue is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1976
- In sports
- 1976 Stanley Cup Finals: Montreal Canadiens
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”: “Oh Girl” (The Chi-lites) and “I'll Take You There” (The Staple Singers).
Right behind “Joy To The World”: “Never Can Say Goodbye” (Jackson 5) and “Brown Sugar” (The Rolling Stones).
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 “Groovin'”: “The Happening” (The Supremes) and “Sweet Soul Music” (Arthur Conley).
1966
Right behind “Monday, Monday”: “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” (Bob Dylan) and “Good Lovin'” (The Young Rascals).
If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Ticket To Ride”: “Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter” (Herman's Hermits) and “Count Me In” (Gary Lewis And The Playboys).
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 “Mother-In-Law”: “Runaway” (Del Shannon) and “Daddy's Home” (Shep And The Limelites).
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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