October 2
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent October 2, and then every October 2 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 “Golden”: “Ordinary” (Alex Warren) and “Soda Pop” (Saja Boys: Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo & samUIL Lee).
Am I the Drama? is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
Jane Goodall, English zoologist (1934–2025)died October 1- New games
- Super Mario Galaxy 2 · Ghost of Yōtei · Digimon Story: Time Stranger
Your October 2
On October 2, 2025, “Golden” was #1.
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every other October 2, back to 1958
Right behind “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”: “I Had Some Help” (Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen) and “Espresso” (Sabrina Carpenter).
Right behind “Paint The Town Red”: “Snooze” (SZA) and “Fast Car” (Luke Combs).
Right behind “Bad Habit”: “As It Was” (Harry Styles) and “Unholy” (Sam Smith & Kim Petras).
Un Verano Sin Ti is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Jeffrey Dahmer, American serial killer (1960–1994)
Right behind “Stay”: “Industry Baby” (Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow) and “Way 2 Sexy” (Drake Featuring Future & Young Thug).
Certified Lover Boy is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Squid Game, South Korean television series (2021–2025)
Right behind “Dynamite”: “WAP” (Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion) and “Holy” (Justin Bieber Featuring Chance The Rapper).
Folklore is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Hope Hicks
Right behind “Truth Hurts”: “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello) and “Someone You Loved” (Lewis Capaldi).
Hollywood's Bleeding is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Girls Like You”: “Lucid Dreams” (Juice WRLD) and “Better Now” (Post Malone).
Iridescence is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
2017
Right behind “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”: “Rockstar” (Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage) and “Look What You Made Me Do” (Taylor Swift).
Concrete and Gold is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- Most read on Wikipedia
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the 2010s
Right behind “Closer”: “Heathens” (twenty one pilots) and “Cold Water” (Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO).
Views is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2016
- First aired
- Westworld premieres
Right behind “The Hills”: “What Do You Mean?” (Justin Bieber) and “Can't Feel My Face” (The Weeknd).
Beauty Behind the Madness is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Right behind “All About That Bass”: “Shake It Off” (Taylor Swift) and “Bang Bang” (Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj).
Partners is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2014
- New games
- Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix
Right behind “Wrecking Ball”: “Roar” (Katy Perry) and “Royals” (Lorde).
From Here to Now to You is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- First aired
- Pokémon Origins premieres
Right behind “One More Night”: “Gangnam Style” (PSY) and “Some Nights” (fun.).
The Truth About Love is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Resident Evil 6 · Sonic Adventure 2 · Just Dance 4
Right behind “Moves Like Jagger”: “Someone Like You” (Adele) and “Pumped Up Kicks” (Foster The People).
Right behind “Just The Way You Are”: “Love The Way You Lie” (Eminem Featuring Rihanna) and “Only Girl (In The World)” (Rihanna).
A Thousand Suns is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- First aired
- Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt premieres
the 2000s
Right behind “I Gotta Feeling”: “Run This Town” (Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West) and “Down” (Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne).
The Blueprint 3 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- FIFA 10 · S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat · Risen
Right behind “Whatever You Like”: “So What” (P!nk) and “Love Lockdown” (Kanye West).
Death Magnetic is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- New games
- FIFA 09 · SimCity Creator · Dynasty Warriors 6
Right behind “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”: “Stronger” (Kanye West) and “The Way I Are” (Timbaland Featuring Keri Hilson).
Reba: Duets is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
Right behind “SexyBack”: “Money Maker” (Ludacris Featuring Pharrell) and “How To Save A Life” (The Fray).
FutureSex/LoveSounds is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Family Guy Video Game!
Right behind “Gold Digger”: “Shake It Off” (Mariah Carey) and “Like You” (Bow Wow Featuring Ciara).
Ten Thousand Fists is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2005
- New games
- Blitzkrieg 2
Right behind “Goodies”: “Lean Back” (Terror Squad) and “Sunshine” (Lil' Flip Featuring Lea).
Right behind “Baby Boy”: “Shake Ya Tailfeather” (Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee) and “Right Thurr” (Chingy).
Right behind “A Moment Like This”: “Dilemma” (Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland) and “Gangsta Lovin'” (Eve Featuring Alicia Keys).
Right behind “Fallin'”: “I'm Real” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule) and “Where The Party At” (Jagged Edge With Nelly).
The Blueprint is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2001
- First aired
- Scrubs premieres
Right behind “Music”: “Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)” (98 Degrees) and “Doesn't Really Matter” (Janet).
Music is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2000
- New games
- Tux Racer
the 1990s
Right behind “Unpretty”: “She's All I Ever Had” (Ricky Martin) and “Smooth” (Santana Featuring Rob Thomas).
Ruff Ryders' First Lady is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “The First Night”: “I Don't Want To Miss A Thing” (Aerosmith) and “One Week” (Barenaked Ladies).
Right behind “4 Seasons Of Loneliness”: “Honey” (Mariah Carey) and “You Make Me Wanna...” (Usher).
Right behind “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)”: “I Love You Always Forever” (Donna Lewis) and “It's All Coming Back To Me Now” (Celine Dion).
Right behind “Fantasy”: “Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds")” (Coolio Featuring L.V.) and “You Are Not Alone” (Michael Jackson).
Right behind “I'll Make Love To You”: “All I Wanna Do” (Sheryl Crow) and “Endless Love” (Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey).
Right behind “Dreamlover”: “Right Here (Human Nature)/Downtown” (SWV) and “Whoomp! (There It Is)” (Tag Team).
Right behind “End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")”: “Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough” (Patty Smyth) and “Humpin' Around” (Bobby Brown).
Right behind “Good Vibrations”: “I Adore Mi Amor” (Color Me Badd) and “Emotions” (Mariah Carey).
Use Your Illusion II is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Close To You”: “Praying For Time” (George Michael) and “(Can't Live Without Your) Love And Affection” (Nelson).
the 1980s
Right behind “Miss You Much”: “Cherish” (Madonna) and “Girl I'm Gonna Miss You” (Milli Vanilli).
Forever Your Girl is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1989
- First aired
- The Jungle Book premieres
Right behind “Love Bites”: “Red Red Wine” (UB40) and “Don't Worry, Be Happy (From "Cocktail")” (Bobby McFerrin).
Right behind “Didn't We Almost Have It All”: “Here I Go Again” (Whitesnake) and “Lost In Emotion” (Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam).
Bad is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1987
- New games
- Kid Niki: Radical Ninja
Right behind “Stuck With You”: “Friends And Lovers” (Carl Anderson & Gloria Loring) and “When I Think Of You” (Janet Jackson).
Dancing on the Ceiling is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Money For Nothing”: “Cherish” (Kool & The Gang) and “Oh Sheila” (Ready For The World).
Brothers in Arms is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1985
- New games
- Space Harrier
Right behind “Let's Go Crazy”: “I Just Called To Say I Love You” (Stevie Wonder) and “Drive” (The Cars).
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”: “Abracadabra” (The Steve Miller Band) and “Hard To Say I'm Sorry” (Chicago).
Right behind “Endless Love”: “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)” (Christopher Cross) and “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around” (Stevie Nicks With Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers).
Right behind “Another One Bites The Dust”: “All Out Of Love” (Air Supply) and “Upside Down” (Diana Ross).
the 1970s
Right behind “Sad Eyes”: “Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough” (Michael Jackson) and “Rise” (Herb Alpert).
In Through the Out Door is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Kiss You All Over”: “Boogie Oogie Oogie” (A Taste Of Honey) and “Hot Child In The City” (Nick Gilder).
Right behind “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band”: “Keep It Comin' Love” (KC And The Sunshine Band) and “You Light Up My Life” (Debby Boone).
Right behind “Play That Funky Music”: “I'd Really Love To See You Tonight” (England Dan & John Ford Coley) and “A Fifth Of Beethoven” (Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band).
Right behind “Fame”: “I'm Sorry” (John Denver) and “Rhinestone Cowboy” (Glen Campbell).
Right behind “I Honestly Love You”: “Nothing From Nothing” (Billy Preston) and “Then Came You” (Dionne Warwicke & Spinners).
Right behind “Half-Breed”: “Loves Me Like A Rock” (Paul Simon (with The Dixie Hummingbirds)) and “Let's Get It On” (Marvin Gaye).
Brothers and Sisters is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me”: “Ben” (Michael Jackson) and “Back Stabbers” (The O'Jays).
1971
Right behind “Maggie May/Reason To Believe”: “Go Away Little Girl” (Donny Osmond) and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” (Joan Baez).
Every Picture Tells a Story is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1970
Right behind “Ain't No Mountain High Enough”: “Lookin' Out My Back Door/Long As I Can See The Light” (Creedence Clearwater Revival) and “Candida” (Dawn).
the 1960s
Right behind “Sugar, Sugar”: “Jean” (Oliver) and “Little Woman” (Bobby Sherman).
Right behind “Hey Jude”: “Harper Valley P.T.A.” (Jeannie C. Riley) and “Fire” (The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown).
Right behind “The Letter”: “Never My Love” (The Association) and “Ode To Billie Joe” (Bobbie Gentry).
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Cherish”: “Reach Out I'll Be There” (Four Tops) and “96 Tears” (? (Question Mark) & The Mysterians).
Right behind “Hang On Sloopy”: “Eve Of Destruction” (Barry McGuire) and “Yesterday” (The Beatles).
1964
Right behind “Oh, Pretty Woman”: “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” (Manfred Mann) and “Bread And Butter” (The Newbeats).
Right behind “Blue Velvet”: “Sally, Go 'round The Roses” (The Jaynetts) and “Be My Baby” (The Ronettes).
Right behind “Sherry”: “Monster Mash” (Bobby "Boris" Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers) and “Ramblin' Rose” (Nat King Cole).
1961
Right behind “Take Good Care Of My Baby”: “The Mountain's High” (Dick and DeeDee) and “Crying” (Roy Orbison).
1960
Right behind “My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own”: “Chain Gang” (Sam Cooke) and “Mr. Custer” (Larry Verne).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Mack The Knife”: “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” (Paul Anka) and “Sleep Walk” (Santo & Johnny).
1958
Right behind “It's All In The Game”: “Bird Dog” (The Everly Brothers) and “Rock-in Robin” (Bobby Day).
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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