November 20
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent November 20, and then every November 20 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
- New games
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl · Silent Hill 2 · Astroneer
Your November 20
On November 20, 2025, “The Fate Of Ophelia” was #1.
Do you remember your day?
Most of us don’t, and that’s okay. Little Memory is a little diary for your iPhone. You write one line a day, and on this date in later years it shows you what you wrote. Five years of it looks like this:
It’s free to download, and writing today’s line takes about fifteen seconds.
- iTunes Staff Favorites
- Apps for Writers
- Dear Diary
In the App Store since 2011
I look forward to checking every morning what I got up to last week, month, year. Simple to use and a lovely concept — I only wish I’d discovered it earlier.
every other November 20, 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
- New games
- Genshin Impact · S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Right behind “Cruel Summer”: “Lovin On Me” (Jack Harlow) and “Paint The Town Red” (Doja Cat).
Rock-Star is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
- 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Ninth edition of the Men's T20 World Cup
Right behind “Anti-Hero”: “Rich Flex” (Drake & 21 Savage) and “Unholy” (Sam Smith & Kim Petras).
Midnights is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
- 2022 FIFA World Cup, Association football tournament in QatarThe 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup opens in Qatar, with Ecuador defeating the hosts 2–0 in the opening match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. Qatar becomes the first host…
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
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Kenosha unrest shooting, Shooting in Wisconsin, United States
Right behind “Mood”: “Positions” (Ariana Grande) and “I Hope” (Gabby Barrett Featuring Charlie Puth).
Positions is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- New games
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Right behind “Someone You Loved”: “Circles” (Post Malone) and “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello).
What You See Is What You Get is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, Internet protocol used for relaying e-mails
- New games
- Children of Morta
Right behind “Thank U, Next”: “Sicko Mode” (Travis Scott) and “Happier” (Marshmello & Bastille).
Experiment is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- New games
- Battlefield V · Bendy and the Ink Machine
Right behind “Rockstar”: “Havana” (Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug) and “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” (Cardi B).
The Thrill of It All is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- Most read on Wikipedia
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the 2010s
Right behind “Black Beatles”: “Closer” (The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey) and “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk).
This House Is Not for Sale is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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
Mali, Country in West AfricaTen gunmen storm the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel in the Malian capital Bamako, taking 170 hostages with at least 27 people killed. The grenade-toting assailants free captives…
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
- Assassin's Creed Unity · Five Nights at Freddy's 2 · Crossy Road
Right behind “Royals”: “The Monster” (Eminem Featuring Rihanna) and “Wrecking Ball” (Miley Cyrus).
The Marshall Mathers LP 2 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Tearaway
Right behind “One More Night”: “Diamonds” (Rihanna) and “Die Young” (Ke$ha).
Red is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Hitman: Absolution · Borderlands 2 · Persona 4
Right behind “We Found Love”: “Sexy And I Know It” (LMFAO) and “Someone Like You” (Adele).
Blue Slide Park is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
- New games
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
2010
Right behind “What's My Name?”: “Like A G6” (Far*East Movement Featuring Cataracs & Dev) and “Just The Way You Are” (Bruno Mars).
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
- Assassin's Creed II · Left 4 Dead 2 · New Super Mario Bros. Wii
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”: “No One” (Alicia Keys) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic).
American Gangster is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- Mass Effect · Unreal Tournament 3 · Rock Band
Right behind “My Love”: “Smack That” (Akon Featuring Eminem) and “Fergalicious” (Fergie).
Now 23 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Gothic 3
Right behind “Run It!”: “Gold Digger” (Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx) and “My Humps” (The Black Eyed Peas).
The Road and the Radio is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “My Boo”: “Drop It Like It's Hot” (Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell) and “Lose My Breath” (Destiny's Child).
Right behind “Baby Boy”: “Stand Up” (Ludacris Featuring Shawnna) and “Holidae In” (Chingy Featuring Ludacris & Snoop Dogg).
Shock'n Y'all is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
Right behind “Lose Yourself”: “Work It” (Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) and “Underneath It All” (No Doubt Featuring Lady Saw).
8 Mile is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
Right behind “Family Affair”: “U Got It Bad” (Usher) and “Hero” (Enrique Iglesias).
Britney is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2001
- New games
- Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland · Rally Trophy
Right behind “Independent Women Part I”: “With Arms Wide Open” (Creed) and “Kryptonite” (3 Doors Down).
TP-2.com is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2000
- New games
- Banjo-Tooie · 007 Racing · Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
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
- Theme Park World
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
- In space
- International Space Station launches
- New games
- The House of the Dead 2 · The Settlers III · Magical Tetris Challenge
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).
Harlem World is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1997
- New games
- Einhänder
Right behind “No Diggity”: “It's All Coming Back To Me Now” (Celine Dion) and “Un-Break My Heart” (Toni Braxton).
The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")”: “Fantasy” (Mariah Carey) and “Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds")” (Coolio Featuring L.V.).
Alice in Chains is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1995
- New games
- Donkey Kong Country 2
Right behind “I'll Make Love To You”: “Here Comes The Hotstepper (From "Ready To Wear")” (Ini Kamoze) and “On Bended Knee” (Boyz II Men).
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).
Vs. is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1993
- New games
- Super Bomberman
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.
more from 1992
- New games
- Tumblepop
Right behind “When A Man Loves A Woman”: “Cream” (Prince And The N.P.G.) and “Set Adrift On Memory Bliss” (P.M. Dawn).
Use Your Illusion II is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Love Takes Time”: “More Than Words Can Say” (Alias) and “I'm Your Baby Tonight” (Whitney Houston).
To the Extreme is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1990
- New games
- Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
the 1980s
Right behind “Blame It On The Rain”: “When I See You Smile” (Bad English) and “Love Shack” (The B-52s).
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Bad Medicine”: “Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley” (Will To Power) and “Desire” (U2).
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 “Separate Lives” (Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin).
Right behind “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”: “Purple Rain” (Prince And The Revolution) and “I Feel For You” (Chaka Khan).
Right behind “All Night Long (All Night)”: “Say Say Say” (Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson) and “Uptown Girl” (Billy Joel).
1982
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
1979
Right behind “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)”: “Babe” (Styx) and “Still” (Commodores).
Right behind “MacArthur Park”: “Double Vision” (Foreigner) and “How Much I Feel” (Ambrosia).
1977
Right behind “You Light Up My Life”: “Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” (Crystal Gayle) and “How Deep Is Your Love” (Bee Gees).
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).
Right behind “I Can Help”: “Do It ('til You're Satisfied)” (B.T. Express) and “My Melody Of Love” (Bobby Vinton).
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Photograph”: “Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)” (Eddie Kendricks) and “Top Of The World” (Carpenters).
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”: “Love Child” (Diana Ross & The Supremes) and “Those Were The Days” (Mary Hopkin).
1967
Right behind “Incense And Peppermints”: “To Sir With Love” (Lulu) and “The Rain, The Park & Other Things” (The Cowsills).
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).
Right behind “Baby Love”: “Leader Of The Pack” (The Shangri-Las) and “Come A Little Bit Closer” (Jay & The Americans).
Right behind “I'm Leaving It Up To You”: “Washington Square” (The Village Stompers) and “Deep Purple” (Nino Tempo & April Stevens).
Right behind “Big Girls Don't Cry”: “Return To Sender” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “All Alone Am I” (Brenda Lee).
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 “Mack The Knife”: “Mr. Blue” (The Fleetwoods) and “Don't You Know” (Della Reese).
1958
Right behind “It's Only Make Believe”: “Tom Dooley” (The Kingston Trio) and “To Know Him, Is To Love Him” (The Teddy Bears).
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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