November 16
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent November 16, and then every November 16 back to 1958: the song at #1 that week, the album everyone was playing, and the movie leading the box office.
the most recent one
Right behind “The Fate Of Ophelia”: “Golden” (HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI) and “Ordinary” (Alex Warren).
The Life of a Showgirl is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Your November 16
On November 16, 2025, “The Fate Of Ophelia” was #1.
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- Dear Diary
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every other November 16, back to 1958
Right behind “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”: “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars) and “Birds Of A Feather” (Billie Eilish).
Chromakopia is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
Jake Paul, American influencer and professional boxer (born 1997)
Right behind “Cruel Summer”: “Paint The Town Red” (Doja Cat) and “Is It Over Now? (Taylor's Version) [From The Vault]” (Taylor Swift).
1989 (Taylor's Version) is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
- 2023 Cricket World Cup, 13th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
Right behind “Anti-Hero”: “Rich Flex” (Drake & 21 Savage) and “Major Distribution” (Drake & 21 Savage).
Her Loss is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2022
- In space
- Artemis I launches
- New games
- Call of Duty: Warzone
Right behind “Easy On Me”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Industry Baby” (Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow).
Still Over It is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- New games
- Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
Right behind “Mood”: “Positions” (Ariana Grande) and “I Hope” (Gabby Barrett Featuring Charlie Puth).
Positions is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990
Right behind “Someone You Loved”: “Circles” (Post Malone) and “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello).
Right behind “Thank U, Next”: “Girls Like You” (Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B) and “Sicko Mode” (Travis Scott).
Not All Heroes Wear Capes is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- New games
- Among Us · Civilization VI
Right behind “Rockstar”: “Havana” (Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug) and “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” (Cardi B).
Live in No Shoes Nation is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 2010s
Right behind “Closer”: “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk) and “Heathens” (twenty one pilots).
Right behind “Hello”: “Hotline Bling” (Drake) and “The Hills” (The Weeknd).
Traveller is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- Most read on Wikipedia
Lady Colin Campbell, British author, socialite and television personality (born 1949)- First aired
- Servant of the People premieres
Right behind “Shake It Off”: “All About That Bass” (Meghan Trainor) and “Animals” (Maroon 5).
1989 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2014
- New games
- Vainglory
Right behind “Royals”: “Wrecking Ball” (Miley Cyrus) and “The Monster” (Eminem Featuring Rihanna).
Right behind “One More Night”: “Gangnam Style” (PSY) and “Some Nights” (fun.).
Red is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
Right behind “We Found Love”: “Sexy And I Know It” (LMFAO) and “Someone Like You” (Adele).
Under the Mistletoe is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
- New games
- Lego Harry Potter: Years 5–7 · Jurassic Park: The Game
Right behind “What's My Name?”: “Like A G6” (Far*East Movement Featuring Cataracs & Dev) and “Just The Way You Are” (Bruno Mars).
Speak Now is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
the 2000s
Right behind “Fireflies”: “Empire State Of Mind” (Jay-Z + Alicia Keys) and “Whatcha Say” (Jason Derulo).
Play On is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- F1 2009 · Call of Duty: World at War – Zombies · Pokémon Rumble
Right behind “Live Your Life”: “Whatever You Like” (T.I.) and “Hot N Cold” (Katy Perry).
Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
Right behind “Kiss Kiss”: “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic) and “No One” (Alicia Keys).
Long Road Out of Eden is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
Right behind “My Love”: “Smack That” (Akon Featuring Eminem) and “Fergalicious” (Fergie).
Hannah Montana is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Sonic Rivals · Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin · Sega Genesis Collection
Right behind “Gold Digger”: “Run It!” (Chris Brown) and “My Humps” (The Black Eyed Peas).
Now 20 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- Condemned: Criminal Origins
Right behind “My Boo”: “Drop It Like It's Hot” (Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell) and “Lose My Breath” (Destiny's Child).
Now 17 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2004
- First aired
- House premieres
Right behind “Baby Boy”: “Stand Up” (Ludacris Featuring Shawnna) and “Holidae In” (Chingy Featuring Ludacris & Snoop Dogg).
Right behind “Lose Yourself”: “Work It” (Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) and “Dilemma” (Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland).
8 Mile is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
Right behind “Family Affair”: “I'm Real” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule) and “Hero” (Enrique Iglesias).
Invincible is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2001
- New games
- Doom · Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone · Burnout
Right behind “Independent Women Part I”: “With Arms Wide Open” (Creed) and “Kryptonite” (3 Doors Down).
The Dynasty: Roc La Familia is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1990s
Right behind “Smooth”: “Back At One” (Brian McKnight) and “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...)” (Lou Bega).
The Battle of Los Angeles is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- Tomorrow Never Dies
Right behind “Doo Wop (That Thing)”: “Lately” (Divine) and “Because Of You” (98 Degrees).
Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1998
- New games
- Glover
Right behind “Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight”: “You Make Me Wanna...” (Usher) and “How Do I Live” (LeAnn Rimes).
Right behind “No Diggity”: “It's All Coming Back To Me Now” (Celine Dion) and “Un-Break My Heart” (Toni Braxton).
Right behind “Fantasy”: “Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds")” (Coolio Featuring L.V.) and “Runaway” (Janet Jackson).
Dogg Food is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1995
- New games
- Doom
Right behind “I'll Make Love To You”: “Here Comes The Hotstepper (From "Ready To Wear")” (Ini Kamoze) and “All I Wanna Do” (Sheryl Crow).
MTV Unplugged in New York is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1994
- New games
- FIFA International Soccer · Gex
Right behind “I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)”: “Again” (Janet Jackson) and “All That She Wants” (Ace Of Base).
Right behind “How Do You Talk To An Angel”: “If I Ever Fall In Love” (Shai) and “I'd Die Without You (From "Boomerang")” (P.M. Dawn).
Timeless: The Classics is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Cream”: “Can't Stop This Thing We Started” (Bryan Adams) and “When A Man Loves A Woman” (Michael Bolton).
Use Your Illusion II is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Love Takes Time”: “Pray” (M.C. Hammer) and “More Than Words Can Say” (Alias).
the 1980s
Right behind “When I See You Smile”: “Blame It On The Rain” (Milli Vanilli) and “Love Shack” (The B-52s).
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Bad Medicine”: “Wild, Wild West” (The Escape Club) and “The Loco-Motion” (Kylie Minogue).
Right behind “Mony Mony”: “(I've Had) The Time Of My Life” (Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes) and “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” (Belinda Carlisle).
Right behind “Human”: “Amanda” (Boston) and “True Blue” (Madonna).
Right behind “We Built This City”: “You Belong To The City” (Glenn Frey) and “Miami Vice Theme” (Jan Hammer).
Right behind “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”: “Purple Rain” (Prince And The Revolution) and “Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)” (Billy Ocean).
1983
Right behind “All Night Long (All Night)”: “Say Say Say” (Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson) and “Uptown Girl” (Billy Joel).
Right behind “Up Where We Belong”: “Truly” (Lionel Richie) and “Heart Attack” (Olivia Newton-John).
Right behind “Physical”: “Private Eyes” (Daryl Hall John Oates) and “Waiting For A Girl Like You” (Foreigner).
Right behind “Lady”: “Woman In Love” (Barbra Streisand) and “The Wanderer” (Donna Summer).
the 1970s
Right behind “Still”: “Dim All The Lights” (Donna Summer) and “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)” (Barbra Streisand/Donna Summer).
Right behind “MacArthur Park”: “Double Vision” (Foreigner) and “How Much I Feel” (Ambrosia).
1977
Right behind “You Light Up My Life”: “Boogie Nights” (Heatwave) and “Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” (Crystal Gayle).
1976
Right behind “Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)”: “The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald” (Gordon Lightfoot) and “Love So Right” (Bee Gees).
Songs in the Key of Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1975
Right behind “That's The Way (I Like It)”: “Fly, Robin, Fly” (Silver Convention) and “Who Loves You” (The 4 Seasons).
1974
Right behind “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night”: “Do It ('til You're Satisfied)” (B.T. Express) and “My Melody Of Love” (Bobby Vinton).
Right behind “Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)”: “Midnight Train To Georgia” (Gladys Knight And The Pips) and “Heartbeat - It's A Lovebeat” (The DeFranco Family featuring Tony DeFranco).
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “I Can See Clearly Now”: “I'd Love You To Want Me” (Lobo) and “I'll Be Around” (The Spinners).
Right behind “Theme From Shaft”: “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” (Cher) and “Imagine” (John Lennon Plastic Ono Band).
1970
Right behind “I Think I Love You”: “We've Only Just Begun” (Carpenters) and “I'll Be There” (Jackson 5).
the 1960s
Right behind “Wedding Bell Blues”: “Take A Letter Maria” (R.B. Greaves) and “Something” (The Beatles).
Right behind “Hey Jude”: “Those Were The Days” (Mary Hopkin) and “Love Child” (Diana Ross & The Supremes).
Right behind “To Sir With Love”: “Soul Man” (Sam & Dave) and “Incense And Peppermints” (Strawberry Alarm Clock).
Diana Ross & the Supremes: Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “You Keep Me Hangin' On”: “Good Vibrations” (The Beach Boys) and “Winchester Cathedral” (The New Vaudeville Band).
Right behind “I Hear A Symphony”: “1-2-3” (Len Barry) and “Get Off Of My Cloud” (The Rolling Stones).
The Sound of Music is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1965
- In space
- Venera 3 launches
Right behind “Baby Love”: “Leader Of The Pack” (The Shangri-Las) and “Come A Little Bit Closer” (Jay & The Americans).
Right behind “Deep Purple”: “Sugar Shack” (Jimmy Gilmer And The Fireballs) and “Washington Square” (The Village Stompers).
Right behind “Big Girls Don't Cry”: “Return To Sender” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “He's A Rebel” (The Crystals).
1961
Right behind “Big Bad John”: “Runaround Sue” (Dion) and “Fool #1” (Brenda Lee).
1960
Right behind “Stay”: “Are You Lonesome To-night?” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “Poetry In Motion” (Johnny Tillotson).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Mr. Blue”: “Mack The Knife” (Bobby Darin) and “Don't You Know” (Della Reese).
1958
Right behind “Tom Dooley”: “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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