May 5
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent May 5, and then every May 5 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 5
On May 5, 2025, “Luther” was #1.
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every other May 5, back to 1959
Right behind “Fortnight”: “Million Dollar Baby” (Tommy Richman) and “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (Shaboozey).
The Tortured Poets Department is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, 2023 Marvel Studios film
- New games
- Hogwarts Legacy
Right behind “As It Was”: “First Class” (Jack Harlow) and “Heat Waves” (Glass Animals).
It's Almost Dry is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, 2022 Marvel Studios film
- New games
- Citizen Sleeper
2021
Right behind “Save Your Tears”: “Leave The Door Open” (Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)) and “Peaches” (Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon).
2020
Right behind “The Scotts”: “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd) and “Toosie Slide” (Drake).
2019
Right behind “Old Town Road”: “ME!” (Taylor Swift Featuring Brendon Urie) and “Wow.” (Post Malone).
Hurts 2B Human is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
Ted Bundy, American serial killer (1946–1989)
Right behind “Nice For What”: “God's Plan” (Drake) and “No Tears Left To Cry” (Ariana Grande).
KOD is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Avengers: Infinity War, 2018 Marvel Studios film
- In space
- InSight launches
Right behind “Humble.”: “Shape Of You” (Ed Sheeran) and “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars).
Damn is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- Most read on Wikipedia
Cinco de Mayo, Annual celebration held on May 5- New games
- Prey
the 2010s
Right behind “Panda”: “7 Years” (Lukas Graham) and “One Dance” (Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla).
The Very Best of Prince is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Cinco de Mayo, Annual celebration held on May 5
Right behind “See You Again”: “Uptown Funk!” (Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars) and “Trap Queen” (Fetty Wap).
Sound & Color is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- TERA
2014
Right behind “Happy”: “All Of Me” (John Legend) and “Dark Horse” (Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J).
Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also on Spotify, YouTube.
Right behind “Just Give Me A Reason”: “Can't Hold Us” (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton) and “Stay” (Rihanna Featuring Mikky Ekko).
Right behind “Somebody That I Used To Know”: “We Are Young” (fun. Featuring Janelle Monae) and “Payphone” (Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa).
Right behind “E.T.”: “Rolling In The Deep” (Adele) and “Just Can't Get Enough” (The Black Eyed Peas).
21 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2011
- New games
- Virtua Tennis 4
Right behind “Nothin' On You”: “Rude Boy” (Rihanna) and “Break Your Heart” (Taio Cruz Featuring Ludacris).
Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 2000s
Right behind “Boom Boom Pow”: “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga) and “Day 'N' Nite” (Kid Cudi).
Deeper Than Rap is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Plants vs. Zombies
Right behind “Bleeding Love”: “Lollipop” (Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major) and “No Air” (Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown).
Right behind “Girlfriend”: “Give It To Me” (Timbaland Featuring Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake) and “Don't Matter” (Akon).
Right behind “Bad Day”: “Temperature” (Sean Paul) and “What You Know” (T.I.).
Me and My Gang is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Metroid Prime Hunters
Right behind “Hollaback Girl”: “Hate It Or Love It” (The Game Featuring 50 Cent) and “Candy Shop” (50 Cent Featuring Olivia).
...Something to Be is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
Right behind “Yeah!”: “I Don't Wanna Know” (Mario Winans Featuring Enya & P. Diddy) and “Burn” (Usher).
Confessions is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2004
- New games
- Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation
Right behind “Get Busy”: “In Da Club” (50 Cent) and “Ignition” (R. Kelly).
American Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
- Launched
- New games
- Finding Nemo
Right behind “Foolish”: “What's Luv?” (Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti) and “I Need A Girl (Part One)” (P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon).
No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “All For You”: “Survivor” (Destiny's Child) and “Thank You” (Dido).
Now That's What I Call Music! 6 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Maria Maria”: “He Wasn't Man Enough” (Toni Braxton) and “Breathe” (Faith Hill).
the 1990s
Right behind “Livin' La Vida Loca”: “No Scrubs” (TLC) and “Kiss Me” (Sixpence None The Richer).
FanMail is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1999
- New games
- Street Fighter Alpha 3
Right behind “Too Close”: “My All” (Mariah Carey) and “You're Still The One” (Shania Twain).
Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1998
- New games
- The House of the Dead
Right behind “Hypnotize”: “Foolish Games/You Were Meant For Me” (Jewel) and “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down” (Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase)).
Right behind “Always Be My Baby”: “Tha Crossroads” (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) and “Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")” (Celine Dion).
Right behind “This Is How We Do It”: “Freak Like Me” (Adina Howard) and “Red Light Special” (TLC).
Right behind “The Sign”: “Bump N' Grind” (R. Kelly) and “The Most Beautiful Girl In The World” (Prince).
Right behind “Freak Me”: “That's The Way Love Goes” (Janet Jackson) and “Informer” (Snow).
Right behind “Jump”: “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Queen) and “Save The Best For Last” (Vanessa Williams).
Adrenalize is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1992
- New games
- Wolfenstein 3D
Right behind “Joyride”: “Baby Baby” (Amy Grant) and “I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)” (Hi-Five).
Right behind “Nothing Compares 2 U”: “I Wanna Be Rich” (Calloway) and “How Can We Be Lovers” (Michael Bolton).
I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1980s
Right behind “Like A Prayer”: “I'll Be There For You” (Bon Jovi) and “Real Love” (Jody Watley).
Right behind “Wishing Well”: “Anything For You” (Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine) and “Angel” (Aerosmith).
Right behind “(I Just) Died In Your Arms”: “Looking For A New Love” (Jody Watley) and “With or Without You” (U2).
Right behind “West End Girls”: “Addicted To Love” (Robert Palmer) and “Greatest Love Of All” (Whitney Houston).
Right behind “Crazy For You”: “We Are The World” (USA For Africa) and “Don't You (Forget About Me)” (Simple Minds).
Right behind “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)”: “Hello” (Lionel Richie) and “Hold Me Now” (Thompson Twins).
Right behind “Beat It”: “Jeopardy” (Greg Kihn Band) and “Let's Dance” (David Bowie).
Right behind “Chariots Of Fire - Titles”: “Ebony And Ivory” (Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonder) and “I Love Rock 'N Roll” (Joan Jett & the Blackhearts).
Right behind “Morning Train (Nine To Five)”: “Just The Two Of Us” (Grover Washington, Jr. With Bill Withers) and “Being With You” (Smokey Robinson).
1980
Right behind “Call Me”: “Ride Like The Wind” (Christopher Cross) and “Lost In Love” (Air Supply).
the 1970s
Right behind “Reunited”: “Heart Of Glass” (Blondie) and “Music Box Dancer” (Frank Mills).
Right behind “Night Fever”: “If I Can't Have You” (Yvonne Elliman) and “Can't Smile Without You” (Barry Manilow).
Saturday Night Fever is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Hotel California”: “When I Need You” (Leo Sayer) and “Southern Nights” (Glen Campbell).
Right behind “Welcome Back”: “Right Back Where We Started From” (Maxine Nightingale) and “Boogie Fever” (The Sylvers).
Right behind “He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)”: “Before The Next Teardrop Falls” (Freddy Fender) and “(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” (B.J. Thomas).
Right behind “The Loco-Motion”: “The Streak” (Ray Stevens) and “Dancing Machine” (Jackson 5).
1973
Right behind “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree”: “The Cisco Kid” (War) and “Little Willy” (The Sweet).
Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”: “I Gotcha” (Joe Tex) and “Betcha By Golly, Wow” (The Stylistics Featuring Russell Thompkins,Jr.).
Right behind “Joy To The World”: “Never Can Say Goodbye” (Jackson 5) and “Put Your Hand In The Hand” (Ocean).
1970
Right behind “American Woman/No Sugar Tonight”: “ABC” (Jackson 5) and “Let It Be” (The Beatles).
Bridge over Troubled Water is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1960s
1969
Right behind “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)”: “Hair” (The Cowsills) and “It's Your Thing” (The Isley Brothers).
Hair is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1969
- In sports
- 1969 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics
Right behind “Honey”: “Tighten Up” (Archie Bell & The Drells) and “Young Girl” (The Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett).
Right behind “Somethin' Stupid”: “The Happening” (The Supremes) and “Sweet Soul Music” (Arthur Conley).
1966
Right behind “Monday, Monday”: “Good Lovin'” (The Young Rascals) and “Sloop John B” (The Beach Boys).
Going Places is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1966
- In sports
- 1966 Stanley Cup Finals: Detroit Red Wings
1965
Right behind “Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter”: “Count Me In” (Gary Lewis And The Playboys) and “Ticket To Ride” (The Beatles).
1964
Right behind “Hello, Dolly!”: “Do You Want To Know A Secret” (The Beatles) and “My Guy” (Mary Wells).
The Beatles' Second Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1963
Right behind “I Will Follow Him”: “Puff (The Magic Dragon)” (Peter, Paul & Mary) and “If You Wanna Be Happy” (Jimmy Soul).
Days of Wine and Roses and Other TV Requests is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1962
Right behind “Soldier Boy”: “Mashed Potato Time” (Dee Dee Sharp) and “Johnny Angel” (Shelley Fabares).
1961
Right behind “Runaway”: “Mother-In-Law” (Ernie K-Doe) and “A Hundred Pounds Of Clay” (Gene McDaniels).
Right behind “Stuck On You”: “Greenfields” (The Brothers Four) and “Cathy's Clown” (The Everly Brothers).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “The Happy Organ”: “Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)” (The Impalas) and “Come Softly To Me” (The Fleetwoods).
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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