May 23
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent May 23, and then every May 23 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 23
On May 23, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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every other May 23, 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.
Right behind “Last Night”: “All My Life” (Lil Durk Featuring J. Cole) and “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus).
One Thing at a Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
Ray Stevenson, British actor (1964–2023)died May 21
Right behind “First Class”: “As It Was” (Harry Styles) and “N95” (Kendrick Lamar).
Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Good 4 U”: “my.life” (J. Cole, 21 Savage & Morray) and “Levitating” (Dua Lipa Featuring DaBaby).
The Off-Season is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Eurovision Song Contest 2021, International song competition
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
- New games
- Resident Evil · Total War: Three Kingdoms
Right behind “This Is America”: “Nice For What” (Drake) and “God's Plan” (Drake).
Beerbongs & Bentleys is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Despacito”: “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars) and “I'm The One” (DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne).
Everybody is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- Most read on Wikipedia
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- Pokémon: Magikarp Jump · Steel Division: Normandy 44
the 2010s
Right behind “Can't Stop The Feeling!”: “One Dance” (Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla) and “Panda” (Desiigner).
Right behind “See You Again”: “Trap Queen” (Fetty Wap) and “Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)” (The Weeknd).
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
- Tropico 5
Right behind “Can't Hold Us”: “Just Give Me A Reason” (P!nk Featuring Nate Ruess) and “Mirrors” (Justin Timberlake).
Golden is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Shin Megami Tensei IV
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
- From Dust · Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock
Right behind “Rolling In The Deep”: “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West) and “The Edge Of Glory” (Lady Gaga).
Right behind “OMG”: “California Gurls” (Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg) and “Airplanes” (B.o.B Featuring Hayley Williams).
My World 2.0 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2010
- New games
- Super Mario Galaxy 2
the 2000s
2009
Right behind “Boom Boom Pow”: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Blame It” (Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain).
2008
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
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 “Ridin'” (Chamillionaire Featuring Krayzie Bone).
Stadium Arcadium is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
Right behind “Hollaback Girl”: “We Belong Together” (Mariah Carey) and “Oh” (Ciara Featuring Ludacris).
Stand Up is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- WarioWare: Twisted! · Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
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
- New games
- Singles: Flirt Up Your Life
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
- Eve Online · Silent Hill 3 · WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!
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
- Guilty Gear X2
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
- Sheep, Dog 'n' Wolf
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 “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).
Spice is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1997
- New games
- To Heart
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 “Water Runs Dry” (Boyz II Men).
Cracked Rear View is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1995
- New games
- International Superstar Soccer
Right behind “I Swear”: “I'll Remember (From "With Honors")” (Madonna) and “The Sign” (Ace Of Base).
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”: “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 “Rock On (From "Dream A Little Dream")” (Michael Damian).
Right behind “One More Try”: “Shattered Dreams” (Johnny Hates Jazz) and “Anything For You” (Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine).
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 “Flashdance...What A Feeling”: “Let's Dance” (David Bowie) and “Beat It” (Michael Jackson).
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”: “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” (Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams) and “You're The One That I Want” (John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Sir Duke”: “When I Need You” (Leo Sayer) and “I'm Your Boogie Man” (KC And The Sunshine Band).
Right behind “Love Hangover”: “Silly Love Songs” (Wings) 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 “Oh Girl”: “I'll Take You There” (The Staple Singers) and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” (Roberta Flack).
Right behind “Brown Sugar”: “Joy To The World” (Three Dog Night) and “Never Can Say Goodbye” (Jackson 5).
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'”: “Respect” (Aretha Franklin) and “I Got Rhythm” (The Happenings).
1966
Right behind “When A Man Loves A Woman”: “A Groovy Kind Of Love” (The Mindbenders) and “Monday, Monday” (The Mamas & The Papas).
Right behind “Help Me, Rhonda”: “Ticket To Ride” (The Beatles) and “Back In My Arms Again” (The Supremes).
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 “Travelin' Man”: “Daddy's Home” (Shep And The Limelites) and “Running Scared” (Roy Orbison).
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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