May 30

on this day, year by year

I'm the Problem (2025) album cover

The Tortured Poets Department (2024) album cover

One Thing at a Time (2023) album cover

Harry's House (2022) album cover

Sour (2021) album cover

High Off Life (2020) album cover

Love Yourself: Tear (2018) album cover

Harry Styles (2017) album cover

Views (2016) album cover

Turn Blue (2014) album cover

Modern Vampires of the City (2013) album cover

Trespassing (2012) album cover

21 (2011) album cover

Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers (2010) album cover

Narrow Stairs (2008) album cover

Minutes to Midnight (2007) album cover

Here is May 30 year by year, back to 1959: the song at #1 that week, the album everyone was playing, the movie leading the box office, and, in recent years, what everyone was watching and looking up.

Born on May 30? Find your year:

2025

#1 song: “What I Want” by Morgan Wallen Featuring Tate McRaeright behind it: “Just In Case” (Morgan Wallen) and “I'm The Problem” (Morgan Wallen)
Top album: I'm the Problem by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Lilo & Stitch
On Netflix: Sirens
New games: Elden Ring Nightreign · F1 25

2024

#1 song: “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallenright behind it: “Not Like Us” (Kendrick Lamar) and “Million Dollar Baby” (Tommy Richman)
Top album: The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Garfield Movie
On Netflix: Bridgerton

2023

#1 song: “Last Night” by Morgan Wallenright behind it: “Flowers” (Miley Cyrus) and “Kill Bill” (SZA)
Top album: One Thing at a Time by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Little Mermaid
On Netflix: FUBAR
New games: Company of Heroes 3 · System Shock

2022

#1 song: “As It Was” by Harry Stylesright behind it: “First Class” (Jack Harlow) and “Wait For U” (Future Featuring Drake & Tems)
Top album: Harry's House by Harry Stylesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Top Gun: Maverick
On Netflix: Stranger Things
Most read on Wikipedia: Paresh Rawal, Indian actor and film producer (born 1955)

2021

#1 song: “Butter” by BTSright behind it: “Good 4 U” (Olivia Rodrigo) and “Deja Vu” (Olivia Rodrigo)
Top album: Sour by Olivia Rodrigoalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: A Quiet Place Part II

2020

#1 song: “Savage” by Megan Thee Stallionright behind it: “Say So” (Doja Cat Featuring Nicki Minaj) and “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd)
Top album: High Off Life by Futurealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
Most read on Wikipedia: Death of George Floyd, 2020 police murder in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
In space: Crew Dragon Demo-2 launches

2019

#1 song: “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrusright behind it: “I Don't Care” (Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber) and “Bad Guy” (Billie Eilish)
Top album: Igor by Tyler, the Creatoralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Godzilla: King of the Monsters

2018

#1 song: “Nice For What” by Drakeright behind it: “This Is America” (Childish Gambino) and “God's Plan” (Drake)
Top album: Love Yourself: Tear by BTSalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Solo: A Star Wars Story
Most read on Wikipedia: Valerie Jarrett, American businesswoman and former government official (born 1956)

the 2010s

2017

#1 song: “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieberright behind it: “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars) and “I'm The One” (DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne)
Top album: Harry Styles by Harry Stylesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
New games: Crossout

2016

#1 song: “One Dance” by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kylaright behind it: “Panda” (Desiigner) and “Can't Stop The Feeling!” (Justin Timberlake)
Top album: Views by Drakealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: X-Men: Apocalypse

2015

#1 song: “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puthright behind it: “Trap Queen” (Fetty Wap) and “Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)” (The Weeknd)
Top album: Pitch Perfect 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: San Andreas

2014

#1 song: “All Of Me” by John Legendright behind it: “Fancy” (Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX) and “Problem” (Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea)
Top album: Turn Blue by The Black Keysalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Maleficent
New games: Mario Kart 8 · Borderlands 2 · AdVenture Capitalist

2013

#1 song: “Can't Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Daltonright behind it: “Just Give Me A Reason” (P!nk Featuring Nate Ruess) and “Mirrors” (Justin Timberlake)
Top album: Modern Vampires of the City by Vampire Weekendalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Fast & Furious 6
New games: The Swapper · Norn9 · Expeditions: Conquistador

2012

#1 song: “Somebody That I Used To Know” by Gotye Featuring Kimbraright behind it: “Call Me Maybe” (Carly Rae Jepsen) and “Payphone” (Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa)
Top album: Trespassing by Adam Lambertalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Men in Black 3
New games: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

2011

#1 song: “Rolling In The Deep” by Adeleright behind it: “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West) and “Give Me Everything” (Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer)
Top album: 21 by Adelealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Hangover Part II
New games: Hunted: The Demon's Forge

2010

#1 song: “OMG” by Usher Featuring will.i.amright behind it: “Airplanes” (B.o.B Featuring Hayley Williams) and “California Gurls” (Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg)
Top album: Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppersalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Shrek Forever After

the 2000s

2009

#1 song: “Boom Boom Pow” by The Black Eyed Peasright behind it: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Blame It” (Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain)
Top album: 21st Century Breakdown by Green Dayalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Up
New games: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

2008

#1 song: “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Majorright behind it: “Bleeding Love” (Leona Lewis) and “Take A Bow” (Rihanna)
Top album: Narrow Stairs by Death Cab for Cutiealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Sex and the City
New games: Race Driver: Grid · Kanojo × Kanojo × Kanojo

2007

#1 song: “Makes Me Wonder” by Maroon 5right behind it: “Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')” (T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc) and “Girlfriend” (Avril Lavigne)
Top album: Minutes to Midnight by Linkin Parkalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

2006

#1 song: “Ridin'” by Chamillionaire Featuring Krayzie Boneright behind it: “Bad Day” (Daniel Powter) and “SOS” (Rihanna)
Top album: Stadium Arcadium by Red Hot Chili Peppersalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: X-Men: The Last Stand
New games: Hitman: Blood Money

2005

#1 song: “We Belong Together” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “Hollaback Girl” (Gwen Stefani) and “Oh” (Ciara Featuring Ludacris)
Top album: Mezmerize by System of a Downalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
New games: Luxor

2004

#1 song: “Burn” by Usherright behind it: “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy) and “Naughty Girl” (Beyonce)
Top album: Confessions by Usheralso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Shrek 2

2003

#1 song: “21 Questions” by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Doggright behind it: “Get Busy” (Sean Paul) and “I Know What You Want” (Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey Featuring The Flipmode Squad)
Top album: The Golden Age of Grotesque by Marilyn Mansonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Finding Nemo

2002

#1 song: “Foolish” by Ashantiright behind it: “I Need A Girl (Part One)” (P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon) and “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti)
Top album: We Invented the Remix by P. Diddyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Sum of All Fears

2001

#1 song: “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & P!nkright behind it: “All For You” (Janet) and “Survivor” (Destiny's Child)
Top album: Lateralus by Toolalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Pearl Harbor
New games: Bejeweled · Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six

2000

#1 song: “Maria Maria” by Santana Featuring The Product G&Bright behind it: “You Sang To Me” (Marc Anthony) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill)
Top album: Oops!... I Did It Again by Britney Spearsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Mission: Impossible 2

the 1990s

1999

#1 song: “Livin' La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martinright behind it: “If You Had My Love” (Jennifer Lopez) and “No Scrubs” (TLC)
Top album: Millennium by Backstreet Boysalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

1998

#1 song: “Too Close” by Nextright behind it: “My All” (Mariah Carey) and “You're Still The One” (Shania Twain)
Top album: The Limited Series by Garth Brooksalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Godzilla

1997

#1 song: “MMMBop” by Hansonright behind it: “Hypnotize” (The Notorious B.I.G.) and “Say You'll Be There” (Spice Girls)
Top album: Spice by Spice Girlsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Lost World: Jurassic Park
New games: Ace Combat 2

1996

#1 song: “Tha Crossroads” by Bone Thugs-N-Harmonyright behind it: “Always Be My Baby” (Mariah Carey) and “Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")” (Celine Dion)
Top album: The Score by Fugeesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Mission: Impossible

1995

#1 song: “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?” by Bryan Adamsright behind it: “This Is How We Do It” (Montell Jordan) and “I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By” (Method Man Featuring Mary J. Blige)
Top album: Cracked Rear View by Hootie & the Blowfishalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Casper

1994

#1 song: “I Swear” by All-4-Oneright behind it: “I'll Remember (From "With Honors")” (Madonna) and “The Sign” (Ace Of Base)
Top album: The Crow: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Flintstones

1993

#1 song: “That's The Way Love Goes” by Janet Jacksonright behind it: “Freak Me” (Silk) and “Knockin' Da Boots” (H-Town)
Top album: janet. by Janet Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Cliffhanger

1992

#1 song: “Jump” by Kris Krossright behind it: “My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)” (En Vogue) and “Under The Bridge” (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Top album: The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion by The Black Crowesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Alien 3

1991

#1 song: “I Don't Wanna Cry” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “More Than Words” (Extreme) and “I Wanna Sex You Up (From "New Jack City")” (Color Me Badd)
Top album: Out of Time by R.E.M.also on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Backdraft
New games: Shadowgate

1990

#1 song: “Vogue” by Madonnaright behind it: “All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You” (Heart) and “Hold On” (Wilson Phillips)
Top album: I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got by Sinéad O'Connoralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Back to the Future Part III

the 1980s

1989

#1 song: “Rock On (From "Dream A Little Dream")” by Michael Damianright behind it: “Soldier Of Love” (Donny Osmond) and “Wind Beneath My Wings (From "Beaches")” (Bette Midler)
Top album: The Raw & the Cooked by Fine Young Cannibalsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

1988

#1 song: “One More Try” by George Michaelright behind it: “Shattered Dreams” (Johnny Hates Jazz) and “Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)” (Samantha Fox)
Top album: Faith by George Michaelalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Crocodile Dundee II

1987

#1 song: “With or Without You” by U2right behind it: “You Keep Me Hangin' On” (Kim Wilde) and “The Lady In Red” (Chris de Burgh)
Top album: The Joshua Tree by U2also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Beverly Hills Cop II

1986

#1 song: “Greatest Love Of All” by Whitney Houstonright behind it: “Live To Tell” (Madonna) and “On My Own” (Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald)
Top album: Whitney Houston by Whitney Houstonalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Cobra

1985

#1 song: “Everything She Wants” by Wham!right behind it: “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” (Tears For Fears) and “Axel F” (Harold Faltermeyer)
Top album: Around the World in a Day by Prince and the Revolutionalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Rambo: First Blood Part II
In sports: 1985 Stanley Cup Finals: Edmonton Oilers

1984

#1 song: “Let's Hear It For The Boy” by Deniece Williamsright behind it: “Time After Time” (Cyndi Lauper) and “Hello” (Lionel Richie)
Top album: Footloose by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

1983

#1 song: “Flashdance...What A Feeling” by Irene Cararight behind it: “Let's Dance” (David Bowie) and “Overkill” (Men At Work)
Top album: Thriller by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Return of the Jedi

1982

#1 song: “Ebony And Ivory” by Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonderright behind it: “Don't Talk To Strangers” (Rick Springfield) and “I've Never Been To Me” (Charlene)
Top album: Tug of War by Paul McCartneyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Rocky III

1981

#1 song: “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnesright behind it: “Being With You” (Smokey Robinson) and “Medley” (Stars On 45)
Top album: Hi Infidelity by REO Speedwagonalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Four Seasons

1980

#1 song: “Funkytown” by Lipps, Inc.right behind it: “Call Me” (Blondie) and “Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)” (Paul McCartney And Wings)
Top album: Against the Wind by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Bandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Empire Strikes Back

the 1970s

1979

#1 song: “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summerright behind it: “Reunited” (Peaches & Herb) and “Love You Inside Out” (Bee Gees)
Top album: Breakfast in America by Supertrampalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Alien

1978

#1 song: “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” by Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williamsright behind it: “You're The One That I Want” (John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John) and “Shadow Dancing” (Andy Gibb)
Top album: Saturday Night Fever by Bee Geesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: American Graffiti

1977

#1 song: “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonderright behind it: “I'm Your Boogie Man” (KC And The Sunshine Band) and “Dreams” (Fleetwood Mac)
Top album: Rumours by Fleetwood Macalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Star Wars

1976

#1 song: “Love Hangover” by Diana Rossright behind it: “Silly Love Songs” (Wings) and “Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)” (Silver Convention)
Top album: Black and Blue by The Rolling Stonesalso on Spotify, YouTube

1975

#1 song: “Before The Next Teardrop Falls” by Freddy Fenderright behind it: “Thank God I'm A Country Boy” (John Denver) and “How Long” (Ace)
Top album: That's the Way of the World by Earth, Wind & Firealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1974

#1 song: “The Streak” by Ray Stevensright behind it: “Band On The Run” (Paul McCartney And Wings) and “Dancing Machine” (Jackson 5)
Top album: The Sting by Marvin Hamlischalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1973

#1 song: “My Love” by Paul McCartney And Wingsright behind it: “Daniel” (Elton John) and “Frankenstein” (Edgar Winter Group)
Top album: Red Rose Speedway by Paul McCartney and Wingsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1972

#1 song: “I'll Take You There” by The Staple Singersright behind it: “Oh Girl” (The Chi-lites) and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” (Roberta Flack)
Top album: Thick as a Brick by Jethro Tullalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1971

#1 song: “Brown Sugar” by The Rolling Stonesright behind it: “Joy To The World” (Three Dog Night) and “Want Ads” (The Honey Cone)
Top album: Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In space: Mariner 9 launches

1970

#1 song: “Everything Is Beautiful” by Ray Stevensright behind it: “American Woman/No Sugar Tonight” (The Guess Who) and “Love On A Two-Way Street” (The Moments)
Top album: McCartney by Paul McCartneyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

the 1960s

1969

#1 song: “Get Back” by The Beatles With Billy Prestonright behind it: “Love (Can Make You Happy)” (Mercy) and “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)” (The 5th Dimension)
Top album: Hair by Original Castalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1968

#1 song: “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkelright behind it: “The Good, The Bad And The Ugly” (Hugo Montenegro, His Orchestra And Chorus) and “A Beautiful Morning” (The Rascals)
Top album: Bookends by Simon & Garfunkelalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1967

#1 song: “Respect” by Aretha Franklinright behind it: “Groovin'” (The Young Rascals) and “I Got Rhythm” (The Happenings)
Top album: More of The Monkees by Colgemsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1966

#1 song: “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Percy Sledgeright behind it: “A Groovy Kind Of Love” (The Mindbenders) and “Paint It, Black” (The Rolling Stones)
Top album: What Now My Love by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brassalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1965

#1 song: “Help Me, Rhonda” by The Beach Boysright behind it: “Wooly Bully” (Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs) and “Back In My Arms Again” (The Supremes)
Top album: Mary Poppins by Buena Vistaalso on Spotify, YouTube

1964

#1 song: “Love Me Do” by The Beatlesright behind it: “Chapel Of Love” (The Dixie Cups) and “My Guy” (Mary Wells)
Top album: The Beatles' Second Album by Capitolalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1963

#1 song: “It's My Party” by Lesley Goreright behind it: “If You Wanna Be Happy” (Jimmy Soul) and “I Love You Because” (Al Martino)
Top album: Days of Wine and Roses by Andy Williamsalso on Spotify, YouTube

1962

#1 song: “I Can't Stop Loving You” by Ray Charlesright behind it: “Stranger On The Shore” (Mr. Acker Bilk) and “Soldier Boy” (The Shirelles)

1961

#1 song: “Running Scared” by Roy Orbisonright behind it: “Travelin' Man” (Ricky Nelson) and “Daddy's Home” (Shep And The Limelites)

1960

#1 song: “Cathy's Clown” by The Everly Brothersright behind it: “Stuck On You” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “Good Timin'” (Jimmy Jones)

the late 1950s

1959

#1 song: “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Hortonright behind it: “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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