October 15
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent October 15, and then every October 15 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”: “Opalite” (Taylor Swift) and “Elizabeth Taylor” (Taylor Swift).
The Life of a Showgirl is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
Ed Gein, American murderer and body snatcher (1906–1984)- New games
- Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Your October 15
On October 15, 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 October 15, back to 1958
Right behind “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”: “Birds Of A Feather” (Billie Eilish) and “I Had Some Help” (Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen).
Moon Music is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- New games
- Neva · Just Dance 2025 Edition
Right behind “First Person Shooter”: “IDGAF” (Drake Featuring Yeat) and “Virginia Beach” (Drake).
For All the Dogs is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
Suzanne Somers, American actress (1946–2023)died October 15
Right behind “Bad Habit”: “Unholy” (Sam Smith & Kim Petras) and “As It Was” (Harry Styles).
Un Verano Sin Ti is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
Robbie Coltrane, Scottish actor (1950–2022)died October 14
Right behind “Stay”: “Industry Baby” (Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow) and “Fancy Like” (Walker Hayes).
Sincerely, Kentrell is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
David Amess, British politician (1952–2021)David Amess, United Kingdom MP for Southend West, is stabbed to death in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, while meeting constituents at Belfairs Methodist Church. The suspect was arrested…
Right behind “Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat)”: “Dynamite” (BTS) and “WAP” (Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion).
Savage Mode II is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
Right behind “HIGHEST IN THE ROOM”: “Truth Hurts” (Lizzo) and “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello).
SuperM – The 1st Mini Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
Petrodollar recycling, International spending of petroleum export revenues- New games
- Disco Elysium · Outer Wilds · Children of Morta
Right behind “Girls Like You”: “Lucid Dreams” (Juice WRLD) and “Better Now” (Post Malone).
Right behind “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”: “Rockstar” (Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage) and “Mi Gente” (J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce).
the 2010s
Right behind “Closer”: “Heathens” (twenty one pilots) and “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk).
Right behind “The Hills”: “What Do You Mean?” (Justin Bieber) and “Hotline Bling” (Drake).
Fetty Wap is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- Most read on Wikipedia
Lamar Odom, American basketball player (born 1979)- New games
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt · Broforce · Human Resource Machine
Right behind “All About That Bass”: “Shake It Off” (Taylor Swift) and “Black Widow” (Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora).
Bringing Back the Sunshine is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Royals”: “Roar” (Katy Perry) and “Wrecking Ball” (Miley Cyrus).
The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- The Crew · Rogue Legacy
Right behind “One More Night”: “Gangnam Style” (PSY) and “Live While We're Young” (One Direction).
Right behind “Someone Like You”: “Moves Like Jagger” (Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera) and “Pumped Up Kicks” (Foster The People).
Cole World: The Sideline Story is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Just The Way You Are”: “Like A G6” (Far*East Movement Featuring Cataracs & Dev) and “Teenage Dream” (Katy Perry).
Hemingway's Whiskey is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
the 2000s
Right behind “Down”: “Party In The U.S.A.” (Miley Cyrus) and “Run This Town” (Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West).
Love Is the Answer is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Uncharted 2: Among Thieves · Steins;Gate · Ōkami
Right behind “Live Your Life”: “Whatever You Like” (T.I.) and “So What” (P!nk).
Paper Trail is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- Lego Batman: The Videogame · Rock Revolution
Right behind “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”: “Stronger” (Kanye West) and “Gimme More” (Britney Spears).
Magic is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
Right behind “SexyBack”: “Money Maker” (Ludacris Featuring Pharrell) and “Lips Of An Angel” (Hinder).
Right behind “Gold Digger”: “Shake It Off” (Mariah Carey) and “Photograph” (Nickelback).
Right behind “Goodies”: “My Boo” (Usher And Alicia Keys) and “Lean Back” (Terror Squad).
Right behind “Baby Boy”: “Shake Ya Tailfeather” (Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee) and “Get Low” (Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins).
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
Right behind “Dilemma”: “A Moment Like This” (Kelly Clarkson) and “Gangsta Lovin'” (Eve Featuring Alicia Keys).
ELV1S: 30#1 Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 · BloodRayne · Red Faction II
Right behind “I'm Real”: “Fallin'” (Alicia Keys) and “Family Affair” (Mary J. Blige).
Pain Is Love is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2001
- New games
- Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn · Batman: Vengeance
Right behind “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)”: “Music” (Madonna) and “With Arms Wide Open” (Creed).
the 1990s
Right behind “Heartbreaker”: “Music Of My Heart” ('N Sync & Gloria Estefan) and “Smooth” (Santana Featuring Rob Thomas).
Human Clay is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- Seven Kingdoms II: The Fryhtan Wars
Right behind “One Week”: “The First Night” (Monica) and “I Don't Want To Miss A Thing” (Aerosmith).
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”: “4 Seasons Of Loneliness” (Boyz II Men) and “You Make Me Wanna...” (Usher).
You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1997
- In space
- Cassini–Huygens launches
- New games
- Age of Empires · Mortal Kombat 4
Right behind “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)”: “I Love You Always Forever” (Donna Lewis) and “It's All Coming Back To Me Now” (Celine Dion).
From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1996
- New games
- Pokémon Blue · Marathon Infinity
Right behind “Fantasy”: “Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds")” (Coolio Featuring L.V.) and “Runaway” (Janet Jackson).
Daydream is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1995
- New games
- D
Right behind “I'll Make Love To You”: “All I Wanna Do” (Sheryl Crow) and “Endless Love” (Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey).
Monster is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1994
- New games
- Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble
Right behind “Dreamlover”: “Right Here (Human Nature)/Downtown” (SWV) and “The River Of Dreams” (Billy Joel).
In Pieces is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1993
- New games
- Columns III
Right behind “End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")”: “Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough” (Patty Smyth) and “Jump Around” (House Of Pain).
The Chase is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1992
- New games
- Night Trap
Right behind “Emotions”: “Do Anything” (Natural Selection) and “Romantic” (Karyn White).
Use Your Illusion II is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “I Don't Have The Heart”: “Black Cat” (Janet Jackson) and “Praying For Time” (George Michael).
the 1980s
Right behind “Miss You Much”: “Love Song” (The Cure) and “Sowing The Seeds Of Love” (Tears For Fears).
Right behind “Red Red Wine”: “Love Bites” (Def Leppard) and “Groovy Kind Of Love” (Phil Collins).
Right behind “Lost In Emotion”: “U Got The Look” (Prince) and “Carrie” (Europe).
Bad is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1987
- New games
- Wrecking Crew · Slalom
Right behind “When I Think Of You”: “Typical Male” (Tina Turner) and “True Colors” (Cyndi Lauper).
Fore! is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1986
- New games
- Donkey Kong
Right behind “Take On Me”: “Saving All My Love For You” (Whitney Houston) and “Part-Time Lover” (Stevie Wonder).
Brothers in Arms is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1985
- New games
- Challenger
Right behind “I Just Called To Say I Love You”: “Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)” (Billy Ocean) and “Hard Habit To Break” (Chicago).
Right behind “Total Eclipse Of The Heart”: “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” (Air Supply) and “King Of Pain” (The Police).
1982
Right behind “Jack & Diane”: “Who Can It Be Now?” (Men At Work) and “Eye In The Sky” (The Alan Parsons Project).
Right behind “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)”: “Endless Love” (Diana Ross & Lionel Richie) and “Start Me Up” (The Rolling Stones).
Right behind “Another One Bites The Dust”: “Woman In Love” (Barbra Streisand) and “Upside Down” (Diana Ross).
the 1970s
Right behind “Rise”: “Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough” (Michael Jackson) and “Pop Muzik” (M).
In Through the Out Door is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Kiss You All Over”: “Hot Child In The City” (Nick Gilder) and “Boogie Oogie Oogie” (A Taste Of Honey).
Right behind “You Light Up My Life”: “Keep It Comin' Love” (KC And The Sunshine Band) and “Nobody Does It Better” (Carly Simon).
1976
Right behind “Disco Duck (Part I)”: “A Fifth Of Beethoven” (Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band) and “Lowdown” (Boz Scaggs).
Songs in the Key of Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Bad Blood”: “I'm Sorry” (John Denver) and “Miracles” (Jefferson Starship).
Right behind “Nothing From Nothing”: “Then Came You” (Dionne Warwicke & Spinners) and “You Haven't Done Nothin” (Stevie Wonder).
Not Fragile is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1974
- First aired
- Calimero premieres
Right behind “Angie”: “Half-Breed” (Cher) and “Ramblin Man” (The Allman Brothers Band).
Right behind “My Ding-A-Ling”: “Use Me” (Bill Withers) and “Burning Love” (Elvis Presley).
1971
Right behind “Maggie May/Reason To Believe”: “Superstar/Bless The Beasts And Children” (Carpenters) and “Yo-Yo” (The Osmonds).
Every Picture Tells a Story is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “I'll Be There”: “Cracklin' Rosie” (Neil Diamond) and “Green-Eyed Lady” (Sugarloaf).
Cosmo's Factory is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1970
- In sports
- 1970 World Series: Baltimore Orioles
the 1960s
1969
Right behind “I Can't Get Next To You”: “Hot Fun In The Summertime” (Sly & The Family Stone) and “Sugar, Sugar” (The Archies).
Right behind “Hey Jude”: “Fire” (The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown) and “Little Green Apples” (O.C. Smith).
Right behind “To Sir With Love”: “The Letter” (The Box Tops) and “Never My Love” (The Association).
Right behind “Reach Out I'll Be There”: “Cherish” (The Association) and “96 Tears” (? (Question Mark) & The Mysterians).
Right behind “Yesterday”: “Treat Her Right” (Roy Head And The Traits) and “Hang On Sloopy” (The McCoys).
Right behind “Do Wah Diddy Diddy”: “Dancing In The Street” (Martha & The Vandellas) and “Oh, Pretty Woman” (Roy Orbison And The Candy Men).
A Hard Day's Night is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1964
- In sports
- 1964 World Series: St. Louis Cardinals
Right behind “Sugar Shack”: “Be My Baby” (The Ronettes) and “Blue Velvet” (Bobby Vinton).
1962
Right behind “Monster Mash”: “Sherry” (The 4 Seasons) and “Do You Love Me” (The Contours).
1961
Right behind “Hit The Road Jack”: “Runaround Sue” (Dion) and “Bristol Stomp” (The Dovells).
1960
Right behind “Save The Last Dance For Me”: “My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own” (Connie Francis) and “Chain Gang” (Sam Cooke).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Mack The Knife”: “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” (Paul Anka) and “Mr. Blue” (The Fleetwoods).
1958
Right behind “It's All In The Game”: “Rock-in Robin” (Bobby Day) 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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