May 19
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent May 19, and then every May 19 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”: “Ordinary” (Alex Warren) and “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars).
Your May 19
On May 19, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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every other May 19, back to 1959
Right behind “I Had Some Help”: “Not Like Us” (Kendrick Lamar) and “Million Dollar Baby” (Tommy Richman).
The Tortured Poets Department is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
Oleksandr Usyk, Ukrainian boxer (born 1987)
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
- Lego 2K Drive
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 “Stuck With U”: “Say So” (Doja Cat Featuring Nicki Minaj) and “Gooba” (6ix9ine).
Good Intentions is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- New games
- Golf With Your Friends · If Found...
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “I Don't Care” (Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber) and “Sucker” (Jonas Brothers).
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “This Is America”: “Nice For What” (Drake) and “God's Plan” (Drake).
Beerbongs & Bentleys is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- Most read on Wikipedia
Meghan Markle, American member of the British royal family (born 1981)Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
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
- Most read on Wikipedia
Chris Cornell, American musician (1964–2017)died May 18
the 2010s
Right behind “One Dance”: “Panda” (Desiigner) and “7 Years” (Lukas Graham).
Right behind “See You Again”: “Trap Queen” (Fetty Wap) and “Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)” (The Weeknd).
Wilder Mind is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Right behind “All Of Me”: “Happy” (Pharrell Williams) and “Fancy” (Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX).
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 “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
Right behind “Not Afraid”: “OMG” (Usher Featuring will.i.am) and “Nothin' On You” (B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars).
The Oracle is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- New games
- ModNation Racers
the 2000s
Right behind “Boom Boom Pow”: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Blame It” (Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain).
Epiphany is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- First aired
- Glee premieres
- New games
- Rappelz · Bionic Commando · Famicom Wars
Right behind “Take A Bow”: “Bleeding Love” (Leona Lewis) and “Lollipop” (Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major).
Home Before Dark is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Wii Fit
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
- The Da Vinci Code
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
Right behind “Burn”: “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy) and “Yeah!” (Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris).
Confessions is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2004
- First aired
- Samurai Champloo premieres
Right behind “Get Busy”: “21 Questions” (50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg) and “Ignition” (R. Kelly).
Right behind “Foolish”: “I Need A Girl (Part One)” (P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon) and “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti).
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).
A Place in the Sun is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- Star Wars Episode I: Racer
Right behind “My All”: “Too Close” (Next) and “I Get Lonely” (Janet Featuring BLACKstreet).
Right behind “MMMBop”: “Hypnotize” (The Notorious B.I.G.) and “Return Of The Mack” (Mark Morrison).
Right behind “Tha Crossroads”: “Always Be My Baby” (Mariah Carey) and “Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")” (Celine Dion).
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 “Under The Bridge” (Red Hot Chili Peppers).
Right behind “I Don't Wanna Cry”: “Touch Me (All Night Long)” (Cathy Dennis) and “More Than Words” (Extreme).
Time, Love & Tenderness is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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).
Like a Prayer is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1989
- New games
- Baseball Stars · Destiny of an Emperor
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 “The Lady In Red” (Chris de Burgh).
Right behind “Greatest Love Of All”: “Live To Tell” (Madonna) and “On My Own” (Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald).
Right behind “Everything She Wants”: “Don't You (Forget About Me)” (Simple Minds) and “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” (Tears For Fears).
Right behind “Hello”: “Let's Hear It For The Boy” (Deniece Williams) and “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)” (Phil Collins).
Footloose is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1984
- In sports
- 1984 Stanley Cup Finals: Edmonton Oilers
1983
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).
Right behind “Bette Davis Eyes”: “Being With You” (Smokey Robinson) and “Just The Two Of Us” (Grover Washington, Jr. With Bill Withers).
Right behind “Call Me”: “Funkytown” (Lipps, Inc.) 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 “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).
Right behind “Shining Star”: “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").
The Sting is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1974
- In sports
- 1974 Stanley Cup Finals: Philadelphia Flyers
- Launched
- Rubik's Cube
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).
Right behind “American Woman/No Sugar Tonight”: “Vehicle” (The Ides Of March) and “Turn Back The Hands Of Time” (Tyrone Davis).
the 1960s
Right behind “Get Back”: “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)” (The 5th Dimension) and “Love (Can Make You Happy)” (Mercy).
Right behind “Tighten Up”: “Mrs. Robinson” (Simon & Garfunkel) and “A Beautiful Morning” (The Rascals).
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”: “Love Me Do” (The Beatles) and “Hello, Dolly!” (Louis Armstrong And The All Stars).
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 “Surfin' U.S.A.” (The Beach Boys).
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).
1960
Right behind “Cathy's Clown”: “Stuck On You” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “Good Timin'” (Jimmy Jones).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Kansas City”: “The Battle Of New Orleans” (Johnny Horton) and “Dream Lover” (Bobby Darin).
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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