November 23
on this day, year by year
Here is November 23 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.
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
- Wicked: For Good
- On Netflix
- The Beast in Me
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
- Wicked
- On Netflix
- A Man on the Inside
2023
- #1 song
“Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “Lovin On Me” (Jack Harlow) and “Paint The Town Red” (Doja Cat)- On Netflix
- Squid Game: The Challenge
- Most read on Wikipedia
Dolly Parton, American singer-songwriter (1946–2026)
2022
- #1 song
“Anti-Hero” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “Rich Flex” (Drake & 21 Savage) and “Unholy” (Sam Smith & Kim Petras)- In theaters
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- On Netflix
- Wednesday
- First aired
- Wednesday premieres
2021
- #1 song
“All Too Well (Taylor's Version)” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “Easy On Me” (Adele) and “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber)- Top album
- Red (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife
- On Netflix
- The Queen of Flow
2020
- #1 song
“Mood” by 24kGoldn Featuring iann diorright behind it: “Therefore I Am” (Billie Eilish) and “Positions” (Ariana Grande)- In theaters
- Freaky
- Most read on Wikipedia
Tony Blinken, American lawyer and diplomat (born 1962)- In space
- Chang'e 5 launches
2019
- #1 song
“Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldiright behind it: “Circles” (Post Malone) and “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello)- Top album
- What You See Is What You Get by Luke Combsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Frozen 2
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, Internet protocol used for relaying e-mails
2018
- #1 song
“Thank U, Next” by Ariana Granderight behind it: “Sicko Mode” (Travis Scott) and “Happier” (Marshmello & Bastille)- Top album
- Experiment by Kane Brownalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Ralph Breaks the Internet
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
- The Thrill of It All by Sam Smithalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Coco
2016
- #1 song
“Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Maneright behind it: “Closer” (The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey) and “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk)- Top album
- This House Is Not for Sale by Bon Jovialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
2015
- #1 song
“Hello” by Adeleright behind it: “Hotline Bling” (Drake) and “Sorry” (Justin Bieber)- In theaters
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
2014
- #1 song
“Blank Space” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “All About That Bass” (Meghan Trainor) and “Shake It Off” (Taylor Swift)- In theaters
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
2013
- #1 song
“Royals” by Lorderight behind it: “The Monster” (Eminem Featuring Rihanna) and “Wrecking Ball” (Miley Cyrus)- Top album
- The Marshall Mathers LP 2 by Eminemalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
2012
- #1 song
“One More Night” by Maroon 5right behind it: “Diamonds” (Rihanna) and “Die Young” (Ke$ha)- In theaters
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
2011
- #1 song
“We Found Love” by Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harrisright behind it: “Sexy And I Know It” (LMFAO) and “Someone Like You” (Adele)- Top album
- Blue Slide Park by Mac Milleralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
2010
- #1 song
“Like A G6” by Far*East Movement Featuring Cataracs & Devright behind it: “Only Girl (In The World)” (Rihanna) and “Just The Way You Are” (Bruno Mars)- In theaters
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
the 2000s
2009
- #1 song
“Empire State Of Mind” by Jay-Z + Alicia Keysright behind it: “Fireflies” (Owl City) and “Whatcha Say” (Jason Derulo)- Top album
The Circle by Bon Jovialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- The Twilight Saga: New Moon
2008
- #1 song
“Live Your Life” by T.I. Featuring Rihannaright behind it: “Whatever You Like” (T.I.) and “If I Were A Boy” (Beyonce)- In theaters
- Twilight
2007
- #1 song
“Kiss Kiss” by Chris Brown Featuring T-Painright behind it: “No One” (Alicia Keys) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic)- In theaters
- Enchanted
2006
- #1 song
“My Love” by Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.right behind it: “Smack That” (Akon Featuring Eminem) and “Fergalicious” (Fergie)- In theaters
- Happy Feet
- New games
- Gothic 3 · Jump Ultimate Stars
2005
- #1 song
“Run It!” by Chris Brownright behind it: “Gold Digger” (Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx) and “My Humps” (The Black Eyed Peas)- Top album
The Road and the Radio by Kenny Chesneyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- New games
- Animal Crossing: Wild World · Mega Man Battle Network 6
2004
- #1 song
“My Boo” by Usher And Alicia Keysright behind it: “Drop It Like It's Hot” (Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell) and “Lose My Breath” (Destiny's Child)- In theaters
- National Treasure
- New games
- World of Warcraft · Alexander
2003
- #1 song
“Baby Boy” by Beyonce Featuring Sean Paulright behind it: “Stand Up” (Ludacris Featuring Shawnna) and “Hey Ya!” (OutKast)- In theaters
- The Cat in the Hat
2002
- #1 song
“Lose Yourself” by Eminemright behind it: “Work It” (Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) and “Underneath It All” (No Doubt Featuring Lady Saw)- In theaters
- Die Another Day
2001
- #1 song
“Family Affair” by Mary J. Bligeright behind it: “U Got It Bad” (Usher) and “Hero” (Enrique Iglesias)- In theaters
- broke
- New games
- Silent Hill 2 · Shenmue II · Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
2000
- #1 song
“Independent Women Part I” by Destiny's Childright behind it: “With Arms Wide Open” (Creed) and “Kryptonite” (3 Doors Down)- In theaters
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- New games
- MechWarrior 4: Vengeance
the 1990s
1999
- #1 song
“Smooth” by Santana Featuring Rob Thomasright behind it: “Back At One” (Brian McKnight) and “I Need To Know” (Marc Anthony)- In theaters
- The World Is Not Enough
1998
- #1 song
“Lately” by Divineright behind it: “Doo Wop (That Thing)” (Lauryn Hill) and “Nobody's Supposed To Be Here” (Deborah Cox)- Top album
Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie by Alanis Morissettealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- The Rugrats Movie
- New games
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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
Higher Ground by Barbra Streisandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Mortal Kombat Annihilation
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
The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory by Makavelialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Star Trek: First Contact
- New games
- Donkey Kong Country 3
1995
- #1 song
“Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")” by Whitney Houstonright behind it: “Fantasy” (Mariah Carey) and “Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds")” (Coolio Featuring L.V.)- In theaters
- Toy Story
1994
- #1 song
“I'll Make Love To You” by Boyz II Menright behind it: “Here Comes The Hotstepper (From "Ready To Wear")” (Ini Kamoze) and “On Bended Knee” (Boyz II Men)- Top album
Hell Freezes Over by Eaglesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Star Trek Generations
- New games
- Samurai Shodown · King's Quest VII · Super Street Fighter II Turbo
1993
- #1 song
“I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)” by Meat Loafright behind it: “Again” (Janet Jackson) and “All That She Wants” (Ace Of Base)- In theaters
- Addams Family Values
- New games
- Sonic CD · Sonic Chaos · Cybermorph
1992
- #1 song
“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houstonright behind it: “How Do You Talk To An Angel” (The Heights) and “If I Ever Fall In Love” (Shai)- In theaters
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
- New games
- Super Castlevania IV
1991
- #1 song
“When A Man Loves A Woman” by Michael Boltonright behind it: “Cream” (Prince And The N.P.G.) and “Set Adrift On Memory Bliss” (P.M. Dawn)- In theaters
- The Addams Family
1990
- #1 song
“Love Takes Time” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “More Than Words Can Say” (Alias) and “I'm Your Baby Tonight” (Whitney Houston)- Top album
To the Extreme by Vanilla Icealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Home Alone
- New games
- Blades of Steel · Silent Service
the 1980s
1989
- #1 song
“Blame It On The Rain” by Milli Vanilliright behind it: “When I See You Smile” (Bad English) and “Love Shack” (The B-52s)- Top album
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Back to the Future Part II
1988
- #1 song
“Bad Medicine” by Bon Joviright behind it: “Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley” (Will To Power) and “Desire” (U2)- Top album
Rattle and Hum by U2also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- The Land Before Time
1987
- #1 song
“(I've Had) The Time Of My Life” by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnesright behind it: “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” (Belinda Carlisle) and “Mony Mony” (Billy Idol)- In theaters
- The Running Man
1986
- #1 song
“You Give Love A Bad Name” by Bon Joviright behind it: “Human” (The Human League) and “True Blue” (Madonna)- Top album
Live/1975–85 by Bruce Springsteenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- An American Tail
1985
- #1 song
“We Built This City” by Starshipright behind it: “You Belong To The City” (Glenn Frey) and “Separate Lives” (Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin)- In theaters
- King Solomon's Mines
1984
- #1 song
“Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham!right behind it: “Purple Rain” (Prince And The Revolution) and “I Feel For You” (Chaka Khan)- Top album
Purple Rain by Princealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Supergirl
1983
- #1 song
“All Night Long (All Night)” by Lionel Richieright behind it: “Say Say Say” (Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson) and “Uptown Girl” (Billy Joel)- Top album
Metal Health by Quiet Riotalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Amityville 3-D
1982
- #1 song
“Truly” by Lionel Richieright behind it: “Gloria” (Laura Branigan) and “Heart Attack” (Olivia Newton-John)- Top album
Business as Usual by Men at Workalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- The Empire Strikes Back (1982 Re-issue)
1981
- #1 song
“Physical” by Olivia Newton-Johnright behind it: “Waiting For A Girl Like You” (Foreigner) and “Private Eyes” (Daryl Hall John Oates)- In theaters
- Time Bandits
1980
- #1 song
“Lady” by Kenny Rogersright behind it: “Woman In Love” (Barbra Streisand) and “The Wanderer” (Donna Summer)- In theaters
- Private Benjamin
the 1970s
1979
- #1 song
“No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)” by Barbra Streisand/Donna Summerright behind it: “Babe” (Styx) and “Still” (Commodores)- Top album
The Long Run by Eaglesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- 10
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: “Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” (Crystal Gayle) and “How Deep Is Your Love” (Bee Gees)- In theaters
- Looking For Mr Goodbar
1976
- #1 song
“Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)” by Rod Stewartright behind it: “The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald” (Gordon Lightfoot) and “Love So Right” (Bee Gees)- Top album
Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonderalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1975
- #1 song
“Fly, Robin, Fly” by Silver Conventionright behind it: “That's The Way (I Like It)” (KC And The Sunshine Band) and “Island Girl” (Elton John)- Top album
Red Octopus by Jefferson Starshipalso on Spotify, YouTube
1974
- #1 song
“I Can Help” by Billy Swanright behind it: “Do It ('til You're Satisfied)” (B.T. Express) and “My Melody Of Love” (Bobby Vinton)- Top album
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll by The Rolling Stonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1973
- #1 song
“Photograph” by Ringo Starrright behind it: “Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)” (Eddie Kendricks) and “Top Of The World” (Carpenters)- 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
“Theme From Shaft” by Isaac Hayesright behind it: “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” (Cher) and “Baby I'm - A Want You” (Bread)- Top album
Santana III by Santanaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1970
- #1 song
“I Think I Love You” by The Partridge Family Starring Shirley Jones Featuring David Cassidyright behind it: “The Tears Of A Clown” (Smokey Robinson & The Miracles) and “I'll Be There” (Jackson 5)
the 1960s
1969
- #1 song
- “Come Together/Something” by The Beatlesright behind it: “And When I Die” (Blood, Sweat & Tears) and “Wedding Bell Blues” (The 5th Dimension)
- Top album
Abbey Road by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1968
- #1 song
“Hey Jude” by The Beatlesright behind it: “Love Child” (Diana Ross & The Supremes) and “Those Were The Days” (Mary Hopkin)- Top album
Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix Experiencealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1967
- #1 song
“Incense And Peppermints” by Strawberry Alarm Clockright behind it: “To Sir With Love” (Lulu) and “The Rain, The Park & Other Things” (The Cowsills)
1966
- #1 song
“You Keep Me Hangin' On” by The Supremesright behind it: “Good Vibrations” (The Beach Boys) and “Winchester Cathedral” (The New Vaudeville Band)- Top album
The Monkees by The Monkeesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1965
- #1 song
- “I Hear A Symphony” by The Supremesright behind it: “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)” (The Byrds) and “1-2-3” (Len Barry)
1964
- #1 song
“Leader Of The Pack” by The Shangri-Lasright behind it: “Baby Love” (The Supremes) and “Come A Little Bit Closer” (Jay & The Americans)
1963
- #1 song
“I'm Leaving It Up To You” by Dale & Graceright behind it: “Washington Square” (The Village Stompers) and “Deep Purple” (Nino Tempo & April Stevens)- First aired
- Doctor Who premieres
1962
- #1 song
- “Big Girls Don't Cry” by The 4 Seasonsright behind it: “Return To Sender” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires) and “All Alone Am I” (Brenda Lee)
1961
- #1 song
“Big Bad John” by Jimmy Deanright behind it: “Runaround Sue” (Dion) and “Please Mr. Postman” (The Marvelettes)
1960
- #1 song
“Are You Lonesome To-night?” by Elvis Presley With The Jordanairesright behind it: “Last Date” (Floyd Cramer) and “Stay” (Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs)
the late 1950s
1959
- #1 song
“Mack The Knife” by Bobby Darinright behind it: “Mr. Blue” (The Fleetwoods) and “Don't You Know” (Della Reese)
1958
- #1 song
“It's Only Make Believe” by Conway Twittyright behind it: “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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