November 5

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

Certified Lover Boy (2021) album cover

What You See Is What You Get (2020) album cover

Jesus Is King (2019) album cover

Sì (2018) album cover

Flicker (2017) album cover

Walls (2016) album cover

Pentatonix (2015) album cover

.5: The Gray Chapter (2014) album cover

Prism (2013) album cover

Red (2012) album cover

21 (2011) album cover

The Incredible Machine (2010) album cover

Here is November 5 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 5? 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: Black Phone 2
On Netflix: The Witcher
Most read on Wikipedia: Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City since 2026

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: Outer Banks
Most read on Wikipedia: 2024 United States presidential election, Second election of Donald Trump

2023

#1 song: “Is It Over Now? (Taylor's Version) [From The Vault]” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “Now That We Don't Talk (Taylor's Version) [From The Vault]” (Taylor Swift) and “Slut! (Taylor's Version) [From The Vault]” (Taylor Swift)
Top album: 1989 (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Five Nights at Freddy's
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: “Lavender Haze” (Taylor Swift) and “Maroon” (Taylor Swift)
Top album: Midnights by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Black Adam
On Netflix: Manifest
Most read on Wikipedia: Aaron Carter, American singer (1987–2022)died November 5
In sports: 2022 World Series: Houston Astros

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: Certified Lover Boy by Drakealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Eternals
On Netflix: Squid Game
Most read on Wikipedia: Eternals, 2021 Marvel Studios film
New games: Call of Duty: Vanguard

2020

#1 song: “Positions” by Ariana Granderight behind it: “Forever After All” (Luke Combs) and “Mood” (24kGoldn Featuring iann dior)
Top album: What You See Is What You Get by Luke Combsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Let Him Go
Most read on Wikipedia: Joe Biden, President of the United States from 2021 to 2025
New games: Apex Legends

2019

#1 song: “Lose You To Love Me” by Selena Gomezright behind it: “Someone You Loved” (Lewis Capaldi) and “Circles” (Post Malone)
Top album: Jesus Is King by Kanye Westalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Terminator: Dark Fate
New games: Red Dead Redemption 2 · Planet Zoo · Just Dance 2020

2018

#1 song: “Girls Like You” by Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi Bright behind it: “Sicko Mode” (Travis Scott) and “Happier” (Marshmello & Bastille)
Top album: Sì by Andrea Bocellialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Bohemian Rhapsody

the 2010s

2017

#1 song: “Rockstar” by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savageright behind it: “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” (Cardi B) and “1-800-273-8255” (Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid)
Top album: Flicker by Niall Horanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Thor: Ragnarok
Most read on Wikipedia: Christopher Paul Neil, Canadian convicted serial child molester (born 1975)

2016

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

2015

#1 song: “The Hills” by The Weekndright behind it: “Hotline Bling” (Drake) and “What Do You Mean?” (Justin Bieber)
Top album: Pentatonix by Pentatonixalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Spectre
Most read on Wikipedia: Chris Stapleton, American singer-songwriter (born 1978)

2014

#1 song: “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainorright behind it: “Shake It Off” (Taylor Swift) and “Habits (Stay High)” (Tove Lo)
Top album: .5: The Gray Chapter by Slipknotalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Nightcrawler
New games: A Bird Story

2013

#1 song: “Royals” by Lorderight behind it: “Roar” (Katy Perry) and “Wrecking Ball” (Miley Cyrus)
Top album: Prism by Katy Perryalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Ender's Game
In space: Mars Orbiter Mission launches
New games: Call of Duty: Ghosts

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: Wreck-It Ralph

2011

#1 song: “Someone Like You” by Adeleright behind it: “We Found Love” (Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris) and “Moves Like Jagger” (Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera)
Top album: 21 by Adelealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Puss in Boots

2010

#1 song: “Like A G6” by Far*East Movement Featuring Cataracs & Devright behind it: “Just The Way You Are” (Bruno Mars) and “Only Girl (In The World)” (Rihanna)
Top album: The Incredible Machine by Sugarlandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Megamind
New games: James Bond 007: Blood Stone · GoldenEye 007 · Football Manager 2011

the 2000s

2009

#1 song: “Fireflies” by Owl Cityright behind it: “Whatcha Say” (Jason Derulo) and “Down” (Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne)
Top album: New Moon by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: A Christmas Carol
New games: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games · Infamous · 3D Dot Game Heroes

2008

#1 song: “Whatever You Like” by T.I.right behind it: “Live Your Life” (T.I. Featuring Rihanna) and “If I Were A Boy” (Beyonce)
Top album: Black Ice by AC/DCalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: High School Musical 3: Senior Year
New games: The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon

2007

#1 song: “Kiss Kiss” by Chris Brown Featuring T-Painright behind it: “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic) and “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” (Soulja Boy Tell'em)
Top album: Carnival Ride by Carrie Underwoodalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: American Gangster
New games: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare · Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn · Bee Movie Game

2006

#1 song: “My Love” by Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.right behind it: “Smack That” (Akon Featuring Eminem) and “Money Maker” (Ludacris Featuring Pharrell)
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: I Am Me by Ashlee Simpsonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Chicken Little
New games: Gun

2004

#1 song: “My Boo” by Usher And Alicia Keysright behind it: “Goodies” (Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo) and “Lose My Breath” (Destiny's Child)
Top album: Stardust: The Great American Songbook, Volume III by Rod Stewartalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Incredibles
New games: Bejeweled 2 · FlatOut · Football Manager 2005

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: Measure of a Man by Clay Aikenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Scary Movie 3

2002

#1 song: “Lose Yourself” by Eminemright behind it: “Dilemma” (Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland) and “Work It” (Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott)
Top album: Shaman by Santanaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Santa Clause 2
New games: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

2001

#1 song: “Family Affair” by Mary J. Bligeright behind it: “I'm Real” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule) and “Fallin'” (Alicia Keys)
Top album: The Great Depression by DMXalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Monsters, Inc.
New games: SSX Tricky

2000

#1 song: “With Arms Wide Open” by Creedright behind it: “Music” (Madonna) and “Kryptonite” (3 Doors Down)
Top album: Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water by Limp Bizkitalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Charlie's Angels

the 1990s

1999

#1 song: “Smooth” by Santana Featuring Rob Thomasright behind it: “Satisfy You” (Puff Daddy Featuring R. Kelly) and “Heartbreaker” (Mariah Carey Featuring Jay-Z)
Top album: Supernatural by Santanaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Bone Collector

1998

#1 song: “The First Night” by Monicaright behind it: “One Week” (Barenaked Ladies) and “How Deep Is Your Love” (Dru Hill Featuring Redman)
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: The Firm – The Album by The Firmalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: I Know What You Did Last Summer

1996

#1 song: “No Diggity” by BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre)right behind it: “It's All Coming Back To Me Now” (Celine Dion) and “I Love You Always Forever” (Donna Lewis)
Top album: Best Of Volume I by Van Halenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Romeo + Juliet
New games: Wave Race 64

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: Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkinsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Get Shorty
New games: Twisted Metal

1994

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

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 “Just Kickin' It” (Xscape)
Top album: Vs. by Pearl Jamalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Nightmare Before Christmas
New games: Mega Man 6

1992

#1 song: “End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")” by Boyz II Menright behind it: “How Do You Talk To An Angel” (The Heights) and “I'd Die Without You (From "Boomerang")” (P.M. Dawn)
Top album: The Chase by Garth Brooksalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Passenger 57

1991

#1 song: “Cream” by Prince And The N.P.G.right behind it: “Romantic” (Karyn White) and “Can't Stop This Thing We Started” (Bryan Adams)
Top album: Use Your Illusion II by Guns N' Rosesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The People Under the Stairs
New games: Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters

1990

#1 song: “Love Takes Time” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “Pray” (M.C. Hammer) and “Ice Ice Baby” (Vanilla Ice)
Top album: To the Extreme by Vanilla Icealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Jacob's Ladder

the 1980s

1989

#1 song: “When I See You Smile” by Bad Englishright behind it: “Listen To Your Heart” (Roxette) and “Cover Girl” (New Kids On The Block)
Top album: Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Look Who's Talking

1988

#1 song: “Kokomo (From"Cocktail" )” by The Beach Boysright behind it: “Wild, Wild West” (The Escape Club) and “Groovy Kind Of Love” (Phil Collins)
Top album: New Jersey by Bon Jovialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: They Live

1987

#1 song: “I Think We're Alone Now” by Tiffanyright behind it: “Causing A Commotion” (Madonna) and “Mony Mony” (Billy Idol)
Top album: Tunnel of Love by Bruce Springsteenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Fatal Attraction

1986

#1 song: “Amanda” by Bostonright behind it: “I Didn't Mean To Turn You On” (Robert Palmer) and “True Colors” (Cyndi Lauper)
Top album: Third Stage by Bostonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Crocodile Dundee

1985

#1 song: “Miami Vice Theme” by Jan Hammerright behind it: “Part-Time Lover” (Stevie Wonder) and “Head Over Heels” (Tears For Fears)
Top album: Miami Vice by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Death Wish 3

1984

#1 song: “Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)” by Billy Oceanright behind it: “I Just Called To Say I Love You” (Stevie Wonder) and “Purple Rain” (Prince And The Revolution)
Top album: Purple Rain by Princealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Terminator

1983

#1 song: “Islands In The Stream” by Kenny Rogers Duet With Dolly Partonright behind it: “All Night Long (All Night)” (Lionel Richie) and “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” (Bonnie Tyler)
Top album: Synchronicity by The Policealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Deal of the Century

1982

#1 song: “Up Where We Belong” by Joe Cocker And Jennifer Warnesright behind it: “Who Can It Be Now?” (Men At Work) and “Heart Attack” (Olivia Newton-John)
Top album: American Fool by John Cougaralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: First Blood

1981

#1 song: “Private Eyes” by Daryl Hall John Oatesright behind it: “Start Me Up” (The Rolling Stones) and “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)” (Christopher Cross)
Top album: Tattoo You by The Rolling Stonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Time Bandits

1980

#1 song: “Woman In Love” by Barbra Streisandright behind it: “Lady” (Kenny Rogers) and “He's So Shy” (The Pointer Sisters)
Top album: The River by Bruce Springsteenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Private Benjamin

the 1970s

1979

#1 song: “Heartache Tonight” by Eaglesright behind it: “Dim All The Lights” (Donna Summer) 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: “You Needed Me” (Anne Murray) and “Double Vision” (Foreigner)
Top album: Live and More by Donna Summeralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Up in Smoke

1977

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

1976

#1 song: “Rock'n Me” by Steve Millerright 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 “I'm Sorry” (John Denver)
Top album: Rock of the Westies by Elton Johnalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1974

#1 song: “You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet/Free Wheelin'” by Bachman-Turner Overdriveright behind it: “Jazzman” (Carole King) and “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night” (John Lennon With The Plastic Ono Nuclear Band)
Top album: Wrap Around Joy by Carole Kingalso 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 “Angie” (The Rolling Stones)
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: “Nights In White Satin” (The Moody Blues) and “I'd Love You To Want Me” (Lobo)
Top album: Super Fly by Curtis Mayfieldalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1971

#1 song: “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” by Cherright behind it: “Theme From Shaft” (Isaac Hayes) and “Maggie May/Reason To Believe” (Rod Stewart)
Top album: Shaft by Isaac Hayesalso 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: “Suspicious Minds” (Elvis Presley) and “Come Together/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: Cheap Thrills by Big Brother and the Holding Companyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1967

#1 song: “To Sir With Love” by Luluright behind it: “Soul Man” (Sam & Dave) and “It Must Be Him” (Vikki Carr)
Top album: Diana Ross & the Supremes: Greatest Hits by The Supremesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1966

#1 song: “Last Train To Clarksville” by The Monkeesright behind it: “96 Tears” (? (Question Mark) & The Mysterians) and “Poor Side Of Town” (Johnny Rivers)
Top album: Doctor Zhivago by Soundtrackalso 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 “Yesterday” (The Beatles)
Top album: Help! by The Beatles / Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1964

#1 song: “Baby Love” by The Supremesright behind it: “Last Kiss” (J. Frank Wilson and The Cavaliers) and “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” (Manfred Mann)
Top album: People by Barbra Streisandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In space: Mariner 3 launches

1963

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

1962

#1 song: “He's A Rebel” by The Crystalsright behind it: “Big Girls Don't Cry” (The 4 Seasons) and “All Alone Am I” (Brenda Lee)

1961

#1 song: “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Deanright behind it: “Runaround Sue” (Dion) and “Bristol Stomp” (The Dovells)

1960

#1 song: “Save The Last Dance For Me” by The Driftersright behind it: “I Want To Be Wanted” (Brenda Lee) and “Poetry In Motion” (Johnny Tillotson)

the late 1950s

1959

#1 song: “Mack The Knife” by Bobby Darinright behind it: “Mr. Blue” (The Fleetwoods) and “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” (Paul Anka)

1958

#1 song: “It's Only Make Believe” by Conway Twittyright behind it: “Tom Dooley” (The Kingston Trio) and “It's All In The Game” (Tommy Edwards)

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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