May 20
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent May 20, and then every May 20 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 20
On May 20, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
Do you remember your day?
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- Dear Diary
In the App Store since 2011
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every other May 20, 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
Ebrahim Raisi, President of Iran from 2021 to 2024First vice president of Iran Mohammad Mokhber becomes acting president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi.
Right behind “Last Night”: “Kill Bill” (SZA) and “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus).
2022
Right behind “First Class”: “As It Was” (Harry Styles) and “Wait For U” (Future Featuring Drake & Tems).
Un Verano Sin Ti is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2022
- New games
- Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!
Right behind “Leave The Door Open”: “Levitating” (Dua Lipa Featuring DaBaby) and “Peaches” (Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon).
Khaled Khaled is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Kentaro Miura, Japanese manga artist (1966–2021)
Right behind “Stuck With U”: “Say So” (Doja Cat Featuring Nicki Minaj) and “Gooba” (6ix9ine).
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.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Game of Thrones, Season of television series
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, Duchess of Sussex, American member of the British royal family (born 1981)
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
- Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
the 2010s
Right behind “One Dance”: “Panda” (Desiigner) and “7 Years” (Lukas Graham).
Views is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- New games
- Girls' Frontline
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
- Age of Empires: Castle Siege
Right behind “All Of Me”: “Happy” (Pharrell Williams) and “Fancy” (Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX).
Now 50 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2014
- New games
- Wolfenstein: The New Order · Blade & Soul · Transistor
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”: “Payphone” (Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa) and “We Are Young” (fun. Featuring Janelle Monae).
Blown Away is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Mario Tennis Open
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 · L.A. Noire · Cities in Motion
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
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 · WarioWare D.I.Y.
the 2000s
Right behind “Boom Boom Pow”: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Blame It” (Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain).
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
- Age of Conan · Haze · Dr. Mario Online Rx
Right behind “Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')”: “Makes Me Wonder” (Maroon 5) and “Girlfriend” (Avril Lavigne).
Call Me Irresponsible is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “SOS”: “Bad Day” (Daniel Powter) and “Temperature” (Sean Paul).
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
- Boiling Point: Road to Hell
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).
Body Kiss is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
- New games
- Rise of Nations · Tibia Micro Edition · PlanetSide
Right behind “Foolish”: “I Need A Girl (Part One)” (P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon) and “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti).
Juslisen is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix
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
- Klonoa: Moonlight Museum
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.
more from 1994
- New games
- Alien vs. Predator
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”: “All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You” (Heart) and “Nothing Compares 2 U” (Sinead O'Connor).
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 “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 “Let's Hear It For The Boy”: “Hello” (Lionel Richie) and “Time After Time” (Cyndi Lauper).
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").
Right behind “Frankenstein”: “My Love” (Paul McCartney And Wings) and “Daniel” (Elton John).
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 “Stranger On The Shore”: “Soldier Boy” (The Shirelles) 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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