October 22
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent October 22, and then every October 22 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
- New games
- Dispatch
Your October 22
On October 22, 2025, “The Fate Of Ophelia” was #1.
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every other October 22, back to 1958
Right behind “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”: “Birds Of A Feather” (Billie Eilish) and “Espresso” (Sabrina Carpenter).
2023
Right behind “Cruel Summer”: “Paint The Town Red” (Doja Cat) and “Snooze” (SZA).
Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana 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).
Right behind “Industry Baby”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Fancy Like” (Walker Hayes).
Certified Lover Boy is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Alec Baldwin, American actor (born 1958)
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.
Right behind “Truth Hurts”: “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello) and “Someone You Loved” (Lewis Capaldi).
AI YoungBoy 2 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
2019 Canadian federal election- New games
- WWE 2K20
Right behind “Girls Like You”: “ZEZE” (Kodak Black Featuring Travis Scott & Offset) and “Lucid Dreams” (Juice WRLD).
Right behind “Rockstar”: “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” (Cardi B) and “1-800-273-8255” (Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid).
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
- 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
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
- Retry
Right behind “Royals”: “Wrecking Ball” (Miley Cyrus) and “Roar” (Katy Perry).
Bangerz is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Lego Marvel Super Heroes · Rocksmith 2014
Right behind “One More Night”: “Gangnam Style” (PSY) and “I Knew You Were Trouble.” (Taylor Swift).
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
- Professor Layton and the Unwound Future · DJ Hero 2
the 2000s
Right behind “3”: “Down” (Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne) and “Party In The U.S.A.” (Miley Cyrus).
Crazy Love is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- FIFA 10 · Forza Motorsport 3 · Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Right behind “Womanizer”: “Whatever You Like” (T.I.) and “Live Your Life” (T.I. Featuring Rihanna).
Paper Trail is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- In space
- Chandrayaan-1 launches
Right behind “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”: “Stronger” (Kanye West) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic).
Rock N Roll Jesus is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- The Sims 2: Castaway
Right behind “Money Maker”: “SexyBack” (Justin Timberlake) and “Lips Of An Angel” (Hinder).
Still the Same… Great Rock Classics of Our Time is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Gold Digger”: “Photograph” (Nickelback) and “Shake It Off” (Mariah Carey).
All the Right Reasons is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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
- Total Club Manager 2005 · Sega Superstars
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).
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
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
- Stronghold · Aliens Versus Predator 2
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
- New games
- LSD: Dream Emulator
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).
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
- Lemmings · Maniac Mansion · Tiny Toon Adventures
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”: “Sowing The Seeds Of Love” (Tears For Fears) and “Listen To Your Heart” (Roxette).
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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).
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).
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 “Hot Child In The City”: “You Needed Me” (Anne Murray) and “Reminiscing” (Little River Band).
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).
Windsong is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1975
- In sports
- 1975 World Series: Cincinnati Reds
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).
Right behind “My Ding-A-Ling”: “Burning Love” (Elvis Presley) and “Nights In White Satin” (The Moody Blues).
Super Fly is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1972
- In sports
- 1972 World Series: Oakland Athletics
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).
Diana Ross & the Supremes: Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
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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