October 21
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent October 21, and then every October 21 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 “Golden” (HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI).
The Life of a Showgirl is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2025
Your October 21
On October 21, 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 21, back to 1958
Right behind “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”: “Birds Of A Feather” (Billie Eilish) and “Espresso” (Sabrina Carpenter).
Beautifully Broken is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- First aired
- Papás por conveniencia premieres
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
Right behind “Bad Habit”: “Unholy” (Sam Smith & Kim Petras) and “As It Was” (Harry Styles).
Maxident is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2022
- New games
- Gotham Knights
Right behind “Industry Baby”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Fancy Like” (Walker Hayes).
Right behind “Mood”: “WAP” (Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion) and “Laugh Now Cry Later” (Drake Featuring Lil Durk).
Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Sokushinbutsu, Buddhist mummification
Right behind “Truth Hurts”: “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello) and “Someone You Loved” (Lewis Capaldi).
Right behind “Girls Like You”: “ZEZE” (Kodak Black Featuring Travis Scott & Offset) and “Lucid Dreams” (Juice WRLD).
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”: “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk) and “Heathens” (twenty one pilots).
A Seat at the Table is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- New games
- Civilization VI · Battlefield 1 · Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Right behind “The Hills”: “Hotline Bling” (Drake) and “What Do You Mean?” (Justin Bieber).
Unbreakable is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- Most read on Wikipedia
Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025- New games
- Kingdom
Right behind “All About That Bass”: “Shake It Off” (Taylor Swift) and “Black Widow” (Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora).
Old Boots, New Dirt is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2014
- New games
- Just Dance 2015 · The Legend of Korra
Right behind “Royals”: “Wrecking Ball” (Miley Cyrus) and “Roar” (Katy Perry).
Right behind “One More Night”: “Gangnam Style” (PSY) and “I Knew You Were Trouble.” (Taylor Swift).
Babel is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Michael Jackson: The Experience · Skylanders: Giants
Right behind “Someone Like You”: “Moves Like Jagger” (Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera) and “Pumped Up Kicks” (Foster The People).
Clear as Day is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
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
the 2000s
Right behind “3”: “Down” (Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne) and “Party In The U.S.A.” (Miley Cyrus).
Right behind “Womanizer”: “Whatever You Like” (T.I.) and “Live Your Life” (T.I. Featuring Rihanna).
Right behind “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”: “Stronger” (Kanye West) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic).
Right behind “SexyBack”: “Money Maker” (Ludacris Featuring Pharrell) and “Lips Of An Angel” (Hinder).
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
- Pokémon Emerald · Football Manager 2006
Right behind “Goodies”: “My Boo” (Usher And Alicia Keys) and “Lean Back” (Terror Squad).
50 Number Ones is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2004
- New games
- Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War · Akai Ito · F-Zero Climax
Right behind “Baby Boy”: “Get Low” (Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins) and “Shake Ya Tailfeather” (Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee).
Chicken*N*Beer is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
Right behind “Dilemma”: “Gangsta Lovin'” (Eve Featuring Alicia Keys) and “A Moment Like This” (Kelly Clarkson).
ELV1S: 30#1 Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- Mario Party 4 · The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Right behind “I'm Real”: “Fallin'” (Alicia Keys) and “Family Affair” (Mary J. Blige).
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 “The First Night”: “One Week” (Barenaked Ladies) and “How Deep Is Your Love” (Dru Hill Featuring Redman).
Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1998
- In sports
- 1998 World Series: New York Yankees
- New games
- MediEvil · Turok 2: Seeds of Evil · Space Station Silicon Valley
Right behind “Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight”: “You Make Me Wanna...” (Usher) and “How Do I Live” (LeAnn Rimes).
Right behind “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)”: “It's All Coming Back To Me Now” (Celine Dion) and “No Diggity” (BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre)).
Right behind “Fantasy”: “Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds")” (Coolio Featuring L.V.) and “Runaway” (Janet Jackson).
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
- Another World · Alone in the Dark · Demon's Crest
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 “Erotica” (Madonna).
The Chase is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1992
- New games
- Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Right behind “Emotions”: “Do Anything” (Natural Selection) and “Romantic” (Karyn White).
Use Your Illusion II is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Black Cat”: “I Don't Have The Heart” (James Ingram) and “Ice Ice Baby” (Vanilla Ice).
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 “Bad”: “Causing A Commotion” (Madonna) and “U Got The Look” (Prince).
Right behind “True Colors”: “Typical Male” (Tina Turner) and “When I Think Of You” (Janet Jackson).
Slippery When Wet is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1986
- New games
- Pro Wrestling
Right behind “Saving All My Love For You”: “Part-Time Lover” (Stevie Wonder) and “Take On Me” (a-ha).
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).
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).
1980
Right behind “Woman In Love”: “Another One Bites The Dust” (Queen) and “He's So Shy” (The Pointer Sisters).
Guilty is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1980
- In sports
- 1980 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies
the 1970s
Right behind “Rise”: “Pop Muzik” (M) and “Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough” (Michael Jackson).
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”: “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.
more from 1976
- In sports
- 1976 World Series: Cincinnati Reds
Right behind “Bad Blood”: “I'm Sorry” (John Denver) and “Miracles” (Jefferson Starship).
Right behind “Then Came You”: “You Haven't Done Nothin” (Stevie Wonder) and “You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet/Free Wheelin'” (Bachman-Turner Overdrive).
1973
Right behind “Midnight Train To Georgia”: “Angie” (The Rolling Stones) and “Half-Breed” (Cher).
Goats Head Soup is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1973
- In sports
- 1973 World Series: Oakland Athletics
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).
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”: “Little Green Apples” (O.C. Smith) and “Fire” (The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown).
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 “Last Kiss” (J. Frank Wilson and The Cavaliers).
1963
Right behind “Sugar Shack”: “Be My Baby” (The Ronettes) and “Deep Purple” (Nino Tempo & April Stevens).
Peter, Paul and Mary is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1962
Right behind “Monster Mash”: “He's A Rebel” (The Crystals) 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 “I Want To Be Wanted”: “Save The Last Dance For Me” (The Drifters) and “The Twist” (Chubby Checker).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Mack The Knife”: “Mr. Blue” (The Fleetwoods) and “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” (Paul Anka).
1958
Right behind “It's All In The Game”: “It's Only Make Believe” (Conway Twitty) and “Tom Dooley” (The Kingston Trio).
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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