May 26
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent May 26, and then every May 26 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 “What I Want”: “Just In Case” (Morgan Wallen) and “I'm The Problem” (Morgan Wallen).
I'm the Problem is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
Phil Robertson, American hunter, businessman and reality television star (1946–2025)died May 25
Your May 26
On May 26, 2025, “What I Want” was #1.
Do you remember your day?
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every other May 26, 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
Tina Turner, Singer-songwriter and actress (1939–2023)died May 24
Right behind “First Class”: “As It Was” (Harry Styles) and “N95” (Kendrick Lamar).
Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
Ray Liotta, American actor (1954–2022)died May 26- New games
- Sniper Elite 5
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
- New games
- Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Right behind “Savage”: “Say So” (Doja Cat Featuring Nicki Minaj) and “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd).
High Off Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- New games
- Minecraft Dungeons
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “I Don't Care” (Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber) and “Bad Guy” (Billie Eilish).
Right behind “This Is America”: “Nice For What” (Drake) and “God's Plan” (Drake).
Beerbongs & Bentleys is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
2017
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
- New games
- Rime · Ultra Street Fighter II
the 2010s
Right behind “Can't Stop The Feeling!”: “One Dance” (Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla) and “Panda” (Desiigner).
Views is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- New games
- Voez
Right behind “See You Again”: “Trap Queen” (Fetty Wap) and “Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)” (The Weeknd).
Pitch Perfect 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed
Right behind “All Of Me”: “Fancy” (Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX) and “Problem” (Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea).
Right behind “Can't Hold Us”: “Just Give Me A Reason” (P!nk Featuring Nate Ruess) and “Mirrors” (Justin Timberlake).
Modern Vampires of the City is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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
- Plague Inc.
Right behind “Rolling In The Deep”: “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West) and “The Edge Of Glory” (Lady Gaga).
21 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2011
- New games
- Warriors: Legends of Troy · Pandora's Tower
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
- Half-Life 2 · Half-Life 2: Episode One · Half-Life 2: Episode Two
the 2000s
2009
Right behind “Boom Boom Pow”: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Blame It” (Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain).
21st Century Breakdown is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Final Fantasy · Arkanoid · Infamous
2008
Right behind “Lollipop”: “Bleeding Love” (Leona Lewis) and “Take A Bow” (Rihanna).
Narrow Stairs is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Donkey Kong Country
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
- New games
- Hitman: Blood Money · Rush for Berlin · Ace Online
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
- Red Dead Revolver · Metroid Prime 2: Echoes · Namco × Capcom
Right behind “Burn”: “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy) and “Yeah!” (Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris).
Right behind “21 Questions”: “Get Busy” (Sean Paul) and “I Know What You Want” (Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey Featuring The Flipmode Squad).
The Golden Age of Grotesque is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
- New games
- 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).
We Invented the Remix is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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).
The Limited Series is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1998
- New games
- Street Fighter EX2
Right behind “MMMBop”: “Hypnotize” (The Notorious B.I.G.) and “Say You'll Be There” (Spice Girls).
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
- Way of the Warrior · Baraduke · Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage
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.
more from 1994
- New games
- ClayFighter
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).
The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “I Don't Wanna Cry”: “More Than Words” (Extreme) and “I Wanna Sex You Up (From "New Jack City")” (Color Me Badd).
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).
Faith is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1988
- In sports
- 1988 Stanley Cup Finals: Edmonton Oilers
Right behind “With or Without You”: “You Keep Me Hangin' On” (Kim Wilde) 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”: “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” (Tears For Fears) and “Axel F” (Harold Faltermeyer).
Around the World in a Day is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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 “Medley” (Stars On 45).
Right behind “Funkytown”: “Call Me” (Blondie) and “Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)” (Paul McCartney And Wings).
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).
1975
Right behind “Before The Next Teardrop Falls”: “Thank God I'm A Country Boy” (John Denver) and “How Long” (Ace).
That's the Way of the World is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “The Streak”: “Band On The Run” (Paul McCartney And Wings) and “Dancing Machine” (Jackson 5).
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 “Everything Is Beautiful”: “American Woman/No Sugar Tonight” (The Guess Who) and “Love On A Two-Way Street” (The Moments).
the 1960s
Right behind “Get Back”: “Love (Can Make You Happy)” (Mercy) and “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)” (The 5th Dimension).
Right behind “Mrs. Robinson”: “The Good, The Bad And The Ugly” (Hugo Montenegro, His Orchestra And Chorus) 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 “Love Me Do”: “Chapel Of Love” (The Dixie Cups) and “My Guy” (Mary Wells).
The Beatles' Second Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “It's My Party”: “If You Wanna Be Happy” (Jimmy Soul) and “I Love You Because” (Al Martino).
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 “The Battle Of New Orleans”: “Kansas City” (Wilbert Harrison) 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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