October 17
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent October 17, and then every October 17 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
Ace Frehley, American guitarist (1951–2025)died October 16
Your October 17
On October 17, 2025, “The Fate Of Ophelia” was #1.
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every other October 17, 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
- Most read on Wikipedia
Liam Payne, English singer and songwriter (1993–2024)died October 16- New games
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
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
- 2023 Cricket World Cup, 13th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
- New games
- Sonic Superstars
Right behind “Bad Habit”: “Unholy” (Sam Smith & Kim Petras) and “As It Was” (Harry Styles).
Right behind “Industry Baby”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Fancy Like” (Walker Hayes).
Right behind “Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat)”: “Dynamite” (BTS) and “WAP” (Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion).
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
Elijah Cummings, American politician (1951–2019)Representative Elijah Cummings, Maryland Democratic Congressman and House Oversight Committee Chair, dies at age 68.- New games
- Rabi-Ribi
Right behind “Girls Like You”: “Lucid Dreams” (Juice WRLD) and “Better Now” (Post Malone).
A Star Is Born is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- New games
- RimWorld
Right behind “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”: “Rockstar” (Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage) and “Mi Gente” (J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce).
Now is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- Most read on Wikipedia
Selena, American singer-songwriter (1971–1995)- New games
- South Park: The Fractured but Whole · Honkai Impact 3rd · WWE 2K18
the 2010s
Right behind “Closer”: “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk) and “Heathens” (twenty one pilots).
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
Dulce María, Mexican singer and actress (born 1985)- New games
- Broforce
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.
more from 2014
- New games
- Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel · Darklands
2013
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
- Beyond: Two Souls · Rayman Legends · The Stanley Parable
Right behind “One More Night”: “Gangnam Style” (PSY) and “Live While We're Young” (One Direction).
Babel is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Skylanders: Giants
Right behind “Someone Like You”: “Moves Like Jagger” (Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera) and “Pumped Up Kicks” (Foster The People).
Right behind “Just The Way You Are”: “Like A G6” (Far*East Movement Featuring Cataracs & Dev) and “Just A Dream” (Nelly).
Bullets in the Gun is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- New games
- Kirby's Epic Yarn
the 2000s
Right behind “Down”: “Party In The U.S.A.” (Miley Cyrus) and “Run This Town” (Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West).
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
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 · Digital Combat Simulator
Right behind “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”: “Stronger” (Kanye West) and “Gimme More” (Britney Spears).
Magic is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
Right behind “SexyBack”: “Money Maker” (Ludacris Featuring Pharrell) and “Lips Of An Angel” (Hinder).
The Open Door is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Bully · Battlefield 2142 · Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent
Right behind “Gold Digger”: “Photograph” (Nickelback) and “Shake It Off” (Mariah Carey).
All the Right Reasons is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- The Warriors · Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance · Shattered Union
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
- New games
- The Black Mirror · WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Games!
Right behind “Dilemma”: “A Moment Like This” (Kelly Clarkson) and “Gangsta Lovin'” (Eve Featuring Alicia Keys).
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
- Zoo Tycoon
Right behind “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)”: “Music” (Madonna) and “With Arms Wide Open” (Creed).
the 1990s
Right behind “Smooth”: “Heartbreaker” (Mariah Carey Featuring Jay-Z) and “Music Of My Heart” ('N Sync & Gloria Estefan).
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
- New games
- Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror
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.
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
- Sonic Labyrinth
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
- Wacky Wheels
Right behind “Dreamlover”: “Just Kickin' It” (Xscape) and “I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)” (Meat Loaf).
Right behind “End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")”: “Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough” (Patty Smyth) and “Jump Around” (House Of Pain).
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 “Groovy Kind Of Love”: “Red Red Wine” (UB40) and “What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)” (Information Society).
Right behind “Lost In Emotion”: “U Got The Look” (Prince) and “Carrie” (Europe).
Right behind “When I Think Of You”: “Typical Male” (Tina Turner) and “True Colors” (Cyndi Lauper).
Right behind “Take On Me”: “Saving All My Love For You” (Whitney Houston) and “Part-Time Lover” (Stevie Wonder).
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 “Islands In The Stream” (Kenny Rogers Duet With Dolly Parton).
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.
more from 1979
- In sports
- 1979 World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates
Right behind “Kiss You All Over”: “Hot Child In The City” (Nick Gilder) and “Boogie Oogie Oogie” (A Taste Of Honey).
Grease is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1978
- In sports
- 1978 World Series: New York Yankees
Right behind “You Light Up My Life”: “Nobody Does It Better” (Carly Simon) and “That's Rock 'N' Roll” (Shaun Cassidy).
Right behind “If You Leave Me Now”: “Disco Duck (Part I)” (Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots) and “A Fifth Of Beethoven” (Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band).
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
- In sports
- 1974 World Series: Oakland Athletics
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.
more from 1971
- In sports
- 1971 World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates
Right behind “I'll Be There”: “Cracklin' Rosie” (Neil Diamond) and “Green-Eyed Lady” (Sugarloaf).
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”: “96 Tears” (? (Question Mark) & The Mysterians) and “Last Train To Clarksville” (The Monkees).
The Supremes A' Go-Go is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Yesterday”: “Treat Her Right” (Roy Head And The Traits) and “A Lover's Concerto” (The Toys).
Right behind “Do Wah Diddy Diddy”: “Dancing In The Street” (Martha & The Vandellas) and “Oh, Pretty Woman” (Roy Orbison And The Candy Men).
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 “Runaround Sue”: “Bristol Stomp” (The Dovells) and “Big Bad John” (Jimmy Dean).
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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