November 12

on this day, year by year

The Life of a Showgirl (2025) album cover

Chromakopia (2024) album cover

1989 (Taylor's Version) (2023) album cover

Midnights (2022) album cover

= (2021) album cover

Positions (2020) album cover

Jesus Is King (2019) album cover

Not All Heroes Wear Capes (2018) album cover

Live in No Shoes Nation (2017) album cover

Joanne (2016) album cover

Sounds Good Feels Good (2015) album cover

1989 (2014) album cover

Reflektor (2013) album cover

Red (2012) album cover

Mylo Xyloto (2011) album cover

Speak Now (2010) album cover

Here is November 12 year by year, back to 1958: 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 November 12? Find your year:

2025

#1 song: “The Fate Of Ophelia” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “Golden” (HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI) and “Ordinary” (Alex Warren)
Top album: The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Predator: Badlands
On Netflix: As You Stood By

2024

#1 song: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozeyright behind it: “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars) and “Birds Of A Feather” (Billie Eilish)
Top album: Chromakopia by Tyler, the Creatoralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Venom: The Last Dance
On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

2023

#1 song: “Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “Paint The Town Red” (Doja Cat) and “Is It Over Now? (Taylor's Version) [From The Vault]” (Taylor Swift)
Top album: 1989 (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Marvels
On Netflix: All the Light We Cannot See
Most read on Wikipedia: 2023 Cricket World Cup, 13th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

2022

#1 song: “Anti-Hero” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “Lift Me Up” (Rihanna) and “Unholy” (Sam Smith & Kim Petras)
Top album: Midnights by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
On Netflix: The Crown
Most read on Wikipedia: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, 2022 Marvel Studios film

2021

#1 song: “Easy On Me” by Adeleright behind it: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Industry Baby” (Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow)
Top album: = by Ed Sheeranalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Eternals
On Netflix: Narcos: Mexico
New games: Shin Megami Tensei V

2020

#1 song: “Mood” by 24kGoldn Featuring iann diorright behind it: “Positions” (Ariana Grande) and “Laugh Now Cry Later” (Drake Featuring Lil Durk)
Top album: Positions by Ariana Grandealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Freaky
Launched: PlayStation 5
New games: Marvel's Spider-Man · No Man's Sky · Tribal Wars

2019

#1 song: “Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldiright behind it: “Circles” (Post Malone) and “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello)
Top album: Jesus Is King by Kanye Westalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Midway
First aired: The Mandalorian premieres
Launched: Disney+
New games: Superliminal

2018

#1 song: “Thank U, Next” by Ariana Granderight behind it: “Girls Like You” (Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B) and “Sicko Mode” (Travis Scott)
Top album: Not All Heroes Wear Capes by Metro Boominalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Grinch
Most read on Wikipedia: Stan Lee, American comic book writer (1922–2018)Marvel Comics editor and comic book writer Stan Lee dies at the age of 95. (The New York Times)

the 2010s

2017

#1 song: “Rockstar” by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savageright behind it: “Havana” (Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug) and “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” (Cardi B)
Top album: Live in No Shoes Nation by Kenny Chesneyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Thor: Ragnarok

2016

#1 song: “Closer” by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halseyright behind it: “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk) and “Heathens” (twenty one pilots)
Top album: Joanne by Lady Gagaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Doctor Strange

2015

#1 song: “Hello” by Adeleright behind it: “Sorry” (Justin Bieber) and “Hotline Bling” (Drake)
Top album: Sounds Good Feels Good by 5 Seconds of Summeralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Spectre
New games: Mushihimesama · Project X Zone 2

2014

#1 song: “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “All About That Bass” (Meghan Trainor) and “Habits (Stay High)” (Tove Lo)
Top album: 1989 by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Big Hero 6

2013

#1 song: “Royals” by Lorderight behind it: “Wrecking Ball” (Miley Cyrus) and “The Monster” (Eminem Featuring Rihanna)
Top album: Reflektor by Arcade Firealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Thor: The Dark World
New games: Injustice: Gods Among Us · World of Warplanes · FIFA World

2012

#1 song: “One More Night” by Maroon 5right behind it: “Gangnam Style” (PSY) and “Some Nights” (fun.)
Top album: Red by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Skyfall
New games: Call of Duty: Black Ops II · Thomas Was Alone

2011

#1 song: “We Found Love” by Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harrisright behind it: “Someone Like You” (Adele) and “Sexy And I Know It” (LMFAO)
Top album: Mylo Xyloto by Coldplayalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Immortals
New games: PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond

2010

#1 song: “We R Who We R” by Ke$haright behind it: “Like A G6” (Far*East Movement Featuring Cataracs & Dev) and “Just The Way You Are” (Bruno Mars)
Top album: Speak Now by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Megamind
New games: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas · The Sims 3 · Sonic Colors

the 2000s

2009

#1 song: “Whatcha Say” by Jason Deruloright behind it: “Fireflies” (Owl City) and “Empire State Of Mind” (Jay-Z + Alicia Keys)
Top album: This Is It by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: 2012
New games: Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga · Harvest Moon: Animal Parade · Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers

2008

#1 song: “Live Your Life” by T.I. Featuring Rihannaright behind it: “Whatever You Like” (T.I.) and “So What” (P!nk)
Top album: Black Ice by AC/DCalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
New games: Call of Duty: World at War · Mirror's Edge · Guitar Hero World Tour

2007

#1 song: “Kiss Kiss” by Chris Brown Featuring T-Painright behind it: “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic) and “No One” (Alicia Keys)
Top album: Long Road Out of Eden by Eaglesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Bee Movie
New games: Super Mario Galaxy · Unreal Tournament 3 · BlackSite: Area 51

2006

#1 song: “My Love” by Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.right behind it: “Smack That” (Akon Featuring Eminem) and “Fergalicious” (Fergie)
Top album: Hannah Montana by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Borat

2005

#1 song: “Gold Digger” by Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxxright behind it: “Run It!” (Chris Brown) and “My Humps” (The Black Eyed Peas)
Top album: #1's by Destiny's Childalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Chicken Little

2004

#1 song: “My Boo” by Usher And Alicia Keysright behind it: “Drop It Like It's Hot” (Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell) and “Goodies” (Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo)
Top album: Unfinished Business by R. Kellyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Incredibles
New games: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door · The Getaway: Black Monday · Metal Slug Advance

2003

#1 song: “Baby Boy” by Beyonce Featuring Sean Paulright behind it: “Stand Up” (Ludacris Featuring Shawnna) and “Holidae In” (Chingy Featuring Ludacris & Snoop Dogg)
Top album: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by OutKastalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Matrix Revolutions

2002

#1 song: “Lose Yourself” by Eminemright behind it: “Work It” (Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) and “Dilemma” (Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland)
Top album: 8 Mile by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: 8 Mile
New games: Resident Evil Zero · Tomb Raider: The Prophecy · Unreal Championship

2001

#1 song: “Family Affair” by Mary J. Bligeright behind it: “I'm Real” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule) and “Hero” (Enrique Iglesias)
Top album: Invincible by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Monsters, Inc.
New games: Empire Earth · Star Trek: Armada II

2000

#1 song: “Independent Women Part I” by Destiny's Childright behind it: “With Arms Wide Open” (Creed) and “Kryptonite” (3 Doors Down)
Top album: The Dynasty: Roc La Familia by Jay-Zalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Charlie's Angels
New games: Star Wars: Demolition

the 1990s

1999

#1 song: “Smooth” by Santana Featuring Rob Thomasright behind it: “Satisfy You” (Puff Daddy Featuring R. Kelly) and “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...)” (Lou Bega)
Top album: Supernatural by Santanaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Pokémon: The First Movie

1998

#1 song: “Doo Wop (That Thing)” by Lauryn Hillright behind it: “Lately” (Divine) and “The First Night” (Monica)
Top album: Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life by Jay-Zalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Waterboy

1997

#1 song: “Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight” by Elton Johnright behind it: “You Make Me Wanna...” (Usher) and “How Do I Live” (LeAnn Rimes)
Top album: Harlem World by Masealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Starship Troopers

1996

#1 song: “No Diggity” by BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre)right behind it: “It's All Coming Back To Me Now” (Celine Dion) and “Un-Break My Heart” (Toni Braxton)
Top album: Anthology 3 by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Ransom

1995

#1 song: “Fantasy” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds")” (Coolio Featuring L.V.) and “Runaway” (Janet Jackson)
Top album: Dogg Food by Tha Dogg Poundalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

1994

#1 song: “I'll Make Love To You” by Boyz II Menright behind it: “All I Wanna Do” (Sheryl Crow) and “Another Night” (Real McCoy)
Top album: Murder Was the Case by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Interview with the Vampire

1993

#1 song: “I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)” by Meat Loafright behind it: “All That She Wants” (Ace Of Base) and “Again” (Janet Jackson)
Top album: Vs. by Pearl Jamalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Three Musketeers

1992

#1 song: “How Do You Talk To An Angel” by The Heightsright behind it: “End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")” (Boyz II Men) and “I'd Die Without You (From "Boomerang")” (P.M. Dawn)
Top album: The Chase by Garth Brooksalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Bram Stoker's Dracula

1991

#1 song: “Cream” by Prince And The N.P.G.right behind it: “Can't Stop This Thing We Started” (Bryan Adams) and “When A Man Loves A Woman” (Michael Bolton)
Top album: Use Your Illusion II by Guns N' Rosesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Curly Sue

1990

#1 song: “Love Takes Time” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “Pray” (M.C. Hammer) and “More Than Words Can Say” (Alias)
Top album: To the Extreme by Vanilla Icealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Child's Play 2

the 1980s

1989

#1 song: “When I See You Smile” by Bad Englishright behind it: “Blame It On The Rain” (Milli Vanilli) and “Love Shack” (The B-52s)
Top album: Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Look Who's Talking

1988

#1 song: “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Clubright behind it: “Kokomo (From"Cocktail" )” (The Beach Boys) and “The Loco-Motion” (Kylie Minogue)
Top album: Rattle and Hum by U2also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Child's Play

1987

#1 song: “I Think We're Alone Now” by Tiffanyright behind it: “Mony Mony” (Billy Idol) and “(I've Had) The Time Of My Life” (Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes)
Top album: Dirty Dancing by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Running Man

1986

#1 song: “Amanda” by Bostonright behind it: “Human” (The Human League) and “True Blue” (Madonna)
Top album: Third Stage by Bostonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Crocodile Dundee

1985

#1 song: “We Built This City” by Starshipright behind it: “You Belong To The City” (Glenn Frey) and “Miami Vice Theme” (Jan Hammer)
Top album: Miami Vice by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Death Wish 3

1984

#1 song: “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham!right behind it: “Purple Rain” (Prince And The Revolution) and “Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)” (Billy Ocean)
Top album: Purple Rain by Princealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Oh, God! You Devil

1983

#1 song: “All Night Long (All Night)” by Lionel Richieright behind it: “Islands In The Stream” (Kenny Rogers Duet With Dolly Parton) and “Uptown Girl” (Billy Joel)
Top album: Synchronicity by The Policealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Big Chill

1982

#1 song: “Up Where We Belong” by Joe Cocker And Jennifer Warnesright behind it: “Truly” (Lionel Richie) and “Heart Attack” (Olivia Newton-John)
Top album: Business as Usual by Men at Workalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Creepshow

1981

#1 song: “Private Eyes” by Daryl Hall John Oatesright behind it: “Start Me Up” (The Rolling Stones) and “Physical” (Olivia Newton-John)
Top album: Tattoo You by The Rolling Stonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Time Bandits

1980

#1 song: “Lady” by Kenny Rogersright behind it: “Woman In Love” (Barbra Streisand) and “The Wanderer” (Donna Summer)
Top album: The River by Bruce Springsteenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Private Benjamin

the 1970s

1979

#1 song: “Still” by Commodoresright behind it: “Dim All The Lights” (Donna Summer) and “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)” (Barbra Streisand/Donna Summer)
Top album: The Long Run by Eaglesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: ...And Justice for All

1978

#1 song: “MacArthur Park” by Donna Summerright behind it: “Double Vision” (Foreigner) and “How Much I Feel” (Ambrosia)
Top album: 52nd Street by Billy Joelalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Magic

1977

#1 song: “You Light Up My Life” by Debby Booneright behind it: “Boogie Nights” (Heatwave) and “Nobody Does It Better” (Carly Simon)
Top album: Rumours by Fleetwood Macalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Looking For Mr Goodbar

1976

#1 song: “Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)” by Rod Stewartright behind it: “Disco Duck (Part I)” (Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots) and “The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald” (Gordon Lightfoot)
Top album: Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonderalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1975

#1 song: “Island Girl” by Elton Johnright behind it: “Lyin' Eyes” (Eagles) and “Who Loves You” (The 4 Seasons)
Top album: Rock of the Westies by Elton Johnalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1974

#1 song: “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night” by John Lennon With The Plastic Ono Nuclear Bandright behind it: “Do It ('til You're Satisfied)” (B.T. Express) and “My Melody Of Love” (Bobby Vinton)
Top album: Walls and Bridges by John Lennonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1973

#1 song: “Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)” by Eddie Kendricksright behind it: “Midnight Train To Georgia” (Gladys Knight And The Pips) and “Heartbeat - It's A Lovebeat” (The DeFranco Family featuring Tony DeFranco)
Top album: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton Johnalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1972

#1 song: “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nashright behind it: “I'd Love You To Want Me” (Lobo) and “I'll Be Around” (The Spinners)
Top album: Catch Bull at Four by Cat Stevensalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1971

#1 song: “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” by Cherright behind it: “Theme From Shaft” (Isaac Hayes) and “Imagine” (John Lennon Plastic Ono Band)
Top album: Santana III by Santanaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1970

#1 song: “I'll Be There” by Jackson 5right behind it: “We've Only Just Begun” (Carpenters) and “Fire And Rain” (James Taylor)
Top album: Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelinalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

the 1960s

1969

#1 song: “Wedding Bell Blues” by The 5th Dimensionright behind it: “Come Together/Something” (The Beatles) and “Something” (The Beatles)
Top album: Abbey Road by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1968

#1 song: “Hey Jude” by The Beatlesright behind it: “Those Were The Days” (Mary Hopkin) and “Love Child” (Diana Ross & The Supremes)
Top album: Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix Experiencealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1967

#1 song: “To Sir With Love” by Luluright behind it: “Soul Man” (Sam & Dave) and “Incense And Peppermints” (Strawberry Alarm Clock)
Top album: Diana Ross & the Supremes: Greatest Hits by The Supremesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1966

#1 song: “Poor Side Of Town” by Johnny Riversright behind it: “Last Train To Clarksville” (The Monkees) and “96 Tears” (? (Question Mark) & The Mysterians)
Top album: The Monkees by The Monkeesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1965

#1 song: “Get Off Of My Cloud” by The Rolling Stonesright behind it: “A Lover's Concerto” (The Toys) and “1-2-3” (Len Barry)
Top album: The Sound of Music by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1964

#1 song: “Baby Love” by The Supremesright behind it: “Leader Of The Pack” (The Shangri-Las) and “Last Kiss” (J. Frank Wilson and The Cavaliers)
Top album: People by Barbra Streisandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1963

#1 song: “Deep Purple” by Nino Tempo & April Stevensright behind it: “Sugar Shack” (Jimmy Gilmer And The Fireballs) and “Washington Square” (The Village Stompers)
Top album: In the Wind by Warner Bros.also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1962

#1 song: “Big Girls Don't Cry” by The 4 Seasonsright behind it: “Return To Sender” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “He's A Rebel” (The Crystals)

1961

#1 song: “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Deanright behind it: “Runaround Sue” (Dion) and “Fool #1” (Brenda Lee)

1960

#1 song: “Georgia On My Mind” by Ray Charlesright behind it: “Poetry In Motion” (Johnny Tillotson) and “You Talk Too Much” (Joe Jones)

the late 1950s

1959

#1 song: “Mr. Blue” by The Fleetwoodsright behind it: “Mack The Knife” (Bobby Darin) and “Don't You Know” (Della Reese)

1958

#1 song: “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trioright behind it: “It's Only Make Believe” (Conway Twitty) and “Topsy II” (Cozy Cole)

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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