November 2
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent November 2, and then every November 2 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.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
Women's Cricket World Cup, One Day International competitionIn cricket, the Indian women's team defeats South Africa by 52 runs to win the 13th edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup.
Your November 2
On November 2, 2025, “The Fate Of Ophelia” was #1.
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- Dear Diary
In the App Store since 2011
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every other November 2, back to 1958
Right behind “Love Somebody”: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (Shaboozey) and “Birds Of A Feather” (Billie Eilish).
Lyfestyle is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
Kemi Badenoch, British politician (born 1980)Kemi Badenoch is elected leader of the United Kingdom's Conservative Party, following the resignation of Rishi Sunak.
Right behind “Cruel Summer”: “Paint The Town Red” (Doja Cat) and “Snooze” (SZA).
One More Time... 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
- New games
- RoboCop: Rogue City · Radiant Silvergun
Right behind “Anti-Hero”: “Lavender Haze” (Taylor Swift) and “Maroon” (Taylor Swift).
Right behind “Easy On Me”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Industry Baby” (Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow).
Certified Lover Boy is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2021
- In sports
- 2021 World Series: Atlanta Braves
- New games
- World War Z · Unpacking · Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Right behind “Positions”: “Forever After All” (Luke Combs) and “Mood” (24kGoldn Featuring iann dior).
What You See Is What You Get is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Someone You Loved”: “Truth Hurts” (Lizzo) and “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello).
AI YoungBoy 2 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
Henry V of England, King of England from 1413 to 1422
Right behind “Girls Like You”: “Sicko Mode” (Travis Scott) and “Lucid Dreams” (Juice WRLD).
A Star Is Born is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- New games
- Football Manager 2019
Right behind “Rockstar”: “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” (Cardi B) and “1-800-273-8255” (Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid).
the 2010s
Right behind “Closer”: “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk) and “Heathens” (twenty one pilots).
Walls is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- Most read on Wikipedia
Day of the Dead, Mexican multi-day holiday- In sports
- 2016 World Series: Chicago Cubs
Right behind “The Hills”: “Hotline Bling” (Drake) and “What Do You Mean?” (Justin Bieber).
Pentatonix is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- Most read on Wikipedia
George Boole, English mathematician and philosopher (1815–1864)- New games
- Sonic Lost World
Right behind “All About That Bass”: “Shake It Off” (Taylor Swift) and “Habits (Stay High)” (Tove Lo).
.5: The Gray Chapter is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Royals”: “Roar” (Katy Perry) and “Wrecking Ball” (Miley Cyrus).
Right behind “One More Night”: “Gangnam Style” (PSY) and “Some Nights” (fun.).
Night Train is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- WWE '13 · Football Manager 2013
Right behind “Someone Like You”: “We Found Love” (Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris) and “Moves Like Jagger” (Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera).
21 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2011
- New games
- Battlefield 3 · Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception · Tyrian
Right behind “Like A G6”: “Just The Way You Are” (Bruno Mars) and “Only Girl (In The World)” (Rihanna).
The Incredible Machine is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
the 2000s
Right behind “Fireflies”: “Whatcha Say” (Jason Derulo) and “Down” (Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne).
New Moon is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Asphalt 5
Right behind “Whatever You Like”: “Live Your Life” (T.I. Featuring Rihanna) and “If I Were A Boy” (Beyonce).
Right behind “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”: “Kiss Kiss” (Chris Brown Featuring T-Pain) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic).
Magic is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2007
Right behind “Money Maker”: “Smack That” (Akon Featuring Eminem) and “Lips Of An Angel” (Hinder).
Press Play is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Kirby: Squeak Squad
Right behind “Gold Digger”: “Run It!” (Chris Brown) and “My Humps” (The Black Eyed Peas).
I Am Me is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- Ratchet & Clank: Going Mobile · Hopping Mappy
Right behind “My Boo”: “Goodies” (Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo) and “Lose My Breath” (Destiny's Child).
Stardust: The Great American Songbook, Volume III is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2004
Right behind “Baby Boy”: “Stand Up” (Ludacris Featuring Shawnna) and “Holidae In” (Chingy Featuring Ludacris & Snoop Dogg).
Right behind “Dilemma”: “Lose Yourself” (Eminem) and “Hey Ma” (Cam'Ron Featuring Juelz Santana, Freekey Zekey & Toya).
Cry is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- Dragon Ball Z: Budokai
2001
Right behind “Family Affair”: “I'm Real” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule) and “Fallin'” (Alicia Keys).
God Bless America: For the Benefit of the Twin Towers Fund is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2001
- New games
- Age of Empires II
Right behind “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)”: “Music” (Madonna) and “With Arms Wide Open” (Creed).
Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
the 1990s
Right behind “Smooth”: “Satisfy You” (Puff Daddy Featuring R. Kelly) and “Heartbreaker” (Mariah Carey Featuring Jay-Z).
Supernatural is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- Chrono Trigger · Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! · Toy Commander
Right behind “The First Night”: “One Week” (Barenaked Ladies) and “How Deep Is Your Love” (Dru Hill Featuring Redman).
Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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).
The Firm – The Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)”: “It's All Coming Back To Me Now” (Celine Dion) and “No Diggity” (BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre)).
Recovering the Satellites is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Fantasy”: “Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds")” (Coolio Featuring L.V.) and “Runaway” (Janet Jackson).
Right behind “I'll Make Love To You”: “All I Wanna Do” (Sheryl Crow) and “Secret” (Madonna).
Right behind “I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)”: “All That She Wants” (Ace Of Base) and “Just Kickin' It” (Xscape).
Right behind “End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")”: “How Do You Talk To An Angel” (The Heights) and “I'd Die Without You (From "Boomerang")” (P.M. Dawn).
The Chase is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1992
- New games
- Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Right behind “Romantic”: “Emotions” (Mariah Carey) and “Cream” (Prince And The N.P.G.).
Use Your Illusion II is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Ice Ice Baby”: “Black Cat” (Janet Jackson) and “Love Takes Time” (Mariah Carey).
Step by Step is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1990
- New games
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
the 1980s
Right behind “Listen To Your Heart”: “Cover Girl” (New Kids On The Block) and “Miss You Much” (Janet Jackson).
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Kokomo (From"Cocktail" )”: “Wild, Wild West” (The Escape Club) and “Groovy Kind Of Love” (Phil Collins).
Right behind “I Think We're Alone Now”: “Causing A Commotion” (Madonna) and “Mony Mony” (Billy Idol).
Right behind “Amanda”: “I Didn't Mean To Turn You On” (Robert Palmer) and “True Colors” (Cyndi Lauper).
Right behind “Part-Time Lover”: “Miami Vice Theme” (Jan Hammer) and “Saving All My Love For You” (Whitney Houston).
Right behind “Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)”: “I Just Called To Say I Love You” (Stevie Wonder) and “Purple Rain” (Prince And The Revolution).
Right behind “Islands In The Stream”: “All Night Long (All Night)” (Lionel Richie) and “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” (Bonnie Tyler).
Right behind “Up Where We Belong”: “Who Can It Be Now?” (Men At Work) and “Heart Attack” (Olivia Newton-John).
Right behind “Private Eyes”: “Start Me Up” (The Rolling Stones) and “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)” (Christopher Cross).
1980
Right behind “Woman In Love”: “Lady” (Kenny Rogers) and “He's So Shy” (The Pointer Sisters).
the 1970s
Right behind “Pop Muzik”: “Heartache Tonight” (Eagles) and “Dim All The Lights” (Donna Summer).
Right behind “You Needed Me”: “MacArthur Park” (Donna Summer) and “Reminiscing” (Little River Band).
Right behind “You Light Up My Life”: “Nobody Does It Better” (Carly Simon) and “Boogie Nights” (Heatwave).
Right behind “Rock'n Me”: “Disco Duck (Part I)” (Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots) and “The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald” (Gordon Lightfoot).
Songs in the Key of Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Island Girl”: “Lyin' Eyes” (Eagles) and “I'm Sorry” (John Denver).
Right behind “You Haven't Done Nothin”: “You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet/Free Wheelin'” (Bachman-Turner Overdrive) and “Jazzman” (Carole King).
1973
Right behind “Midnight Train To Georgia”: “Angie” (The Rolling Stones) and “Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)” (Eddie Kendricks).
Right behind “I Can See Clearly Now”: “Nights In White Satin” (The Moody Blues) and “My Ding-A-Ling” (Chuck Berry).
Right behind “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves”: “Theme From Shaft” (Isaac Hayes) and “Maggie May/Reason To Believe” (Rod Stewart).
Right behind “I'll Be There”: “We've Only Just Begun” (Carpenters) and “Fire And Rain” (James Taylor).
the 1960s
Right behind “Wedding Bell Blues”: “Suspicious Minds” (Elvis Presley) and “Come Together/Something” (The Beatles).
Right behind “Hey Jude”: “Those Were The Days” (Mary Hopkin) and “Little Green Apples” (O.C. Smith).
Right behind “To Sir With Love”: “Soul Man” (Sam & Dave) and “It Must Be Him” (Vikki Carr).
Diana Ross & the Supremes: Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Last Train To Clarksville”: “96 Tears” (? (Question Mark) & The Mysterians) and “Poor Side Of Town” (Johnny Rivers).
Right behind “Get Off Of My Cloud”: “A Lover's Concerto” (The Toys) and “Yesterday” (The Beatles).
Right behind “Baby Love”: “Last Kiss” (J. Frank Wilson and The Cavaliers) and “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” (Manfred Mann).
Right behind “Sugar Shack”: “Deep Purple” (Nino Tempo & April Stevens) and “Washington Square” (The Village Stompers).
1962
Right behind “He's A Rebel”: “Only Love Can Break A Heart” (Gene Pitney) and “Do You Love Me” (The Contours).
1961
Right behind “Big Bad John”: “Runaround Sue” (Dion) and “Bristol Stomp” (The Dovells).
1960
Right behind “Save The Last Dance For Me”: “I Want To Be Wanted” (Brenda Lee) and “Poetry In Motion” (Johnny Tillotson).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Mack The Knife”: “Mr. Blue” (The Fleetwoods) and “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” (Paul Anka).
1958
Right behind “It's All In The Game”: “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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