October 26

on this day, year by year

The Life of a Showgirl (2025) album cover

Beautifully Broken (2024) album cover

It's Only Me (2022) album cover

Punk (2021) album cover

Folklore (2020) album cover

AI YoungBoy 2 (2019) album cover

A Star Is Born (2018) album cover

Perception (2017) album cover

Anything Goes (2014) album cover

Evanescence (2011) album cover

I Am Not a Human Being (2010) album cover

Crazy Love (2009) album cover

Lucky Old Sun (2008) album cover

Rock N Roll Jesus (2007) album cover

Still the Same… Great Rock Classics of Our Time (2006) album cover

Unplugged (2005) album cover

Here is October 26 year by year, back to 1958: the song at #1 that week, the album everyone was playing, the movie leading the box office, and, in recent years, what everyone was watching and looking up.

Born on October 26? Find your year:

2025

#1 song: “The Fate Of Ophelia” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “Golden” (HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI) and “Ordinary” (Alex Warren)
Top album: The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
On Netflix: The Monster of Florence

2024

#1 song: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozeyright behind it: “Birds Of A Feather” (Billie Eilish) and “Espresso” (Sabrina Carpenter)
Top album: Beautifully Broken by Jelly Rollalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Venom: The Last Dance
On Netflix: The Lincoln Lawyer

2023

#1 song: “Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “Paint The Town Red” (Doja Cat) and “Snooze” (SZA)
Top album: Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana by Bad Bunnyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Five Nights at Freddy's
On Netflix: Bodies
New games: Dave the Diver · Reverse: 1999

2022

#1 song: “Unholy” by Sam Smith & Kim Petrasright behind it: “Bad Habit” (Steve Lacy) and “As It Was” (Harry Styles)
Top album: It's Only Me by Lil Babyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Black Adam
On Netflix: From Scratch
Most read on Wikipedia: Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024

2021

#1 song: “Easy On Me” by Adeleright behind it: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Industry Baby” (Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow)
Top album: Punk by Young Thugalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Dune
On Netflix: Squid Game
New games: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy · Pikmin Bloom

2020

#1 song: “Mood” by 24kGoldn Featuring iann diorright behind it: “WAP” (Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion) and “Laugh Now Cry Later” (Drake Featuring Lil Durk)
Top album: Folklore by Taylor Swiftalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Honest Thief
First aired: The Penthouse: War in Life premieres

2019

#1 song: “Truth Hurts” by Lizzoright behind it: “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello) and “Someone You Loved” (Lewis Capaldi)
Top album: AI YoungBoy 2 by YoungBoy Never Broke Againalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Joker
Most read on Wikipedia: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, Internet protocol used for relaying e-mails

2018

#1 song: “Girls Like You” by Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi Bright behind it: “ZEZE” (Kodak Black Featuring Travis Scott & Offset) and “Lucid Dreams” (Juice WRLD)
Top album: A Star Is Born by Lady Gagaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Halloween
New games: Red Dead Redemption 2

the 2010s

2017

#1 song: “Rockstar” by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savageright behind it: “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” (Cardi B) and “1-800-273-8255” (Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid)
Top album: Perception by NFalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Jigsaw
New games: Just Dance 2018

2016

#1 song: “Closer” by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halseyright behind it: “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk) and “Heathens” (twenty one pilots)
Top album: Revolution Radio by Green Dayalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Boo! A Madea Halloween

2015

#1 song: “The Hills” by The Weekndright behind it: “Hotline Bling” (Drake) and “What Do You Mean?” (Justin Bieber)
Top album: Revival by Selena Gomezalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Martian
Most read on Wikipedia: Anahí, Mexican singer, songwriter and actress

2014

#1 song: “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainorright behind it: “Shake It Off” (Taylor Swift) and “Bang Bang” (Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj)
Top album: Anything Goes by Florida Georgia Linealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Ouija

2013

#1 song: “Royals” by Lorderight behind it: “Wrecking Ball” (Miley Cyrus) and “Roar” (Katy Perry)
Top album: Bangerz by Miley Cyrusalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Bad Grandpa
New games: Wii Party U

2012

#1 song: “One More Night” by Maroon 5right behind it: “Gangnam Style” (PSY) and “I Knew You Were Trouble.” (Taylor Swift)
Top album: Babel by Mumford & Sonsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Argo
New games: Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask · Microsoft Solitaire Collection · Lucius

2011

#1 song: “Someone Like You” by Adeleright behind it: “Moves Like Jagger” (Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera) and “Pumped Up Kicks” (Foster The People)
Top album: Evanescence by Evanescencealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Paranormal Activity 3
New games: Spider-Man: Edge of Time · Renegade Ops

2010

#1 song: “Like A G6” by Far*East Movement Featuring Cataracs & Devright behind it: “Just The Way You Are” (Bruno Mars) and “Just A Dream” (Nelly)
Top album: I Am Not a Human Being by Lil Waynealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Paranormal Activity 2
New games: The Sims 3 · Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II · WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011

the 2000s

2009

#1 song: “Down” by Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayneright behind it: “Whatcha Say” (Jason Derulo) and “Party In The U.S.A.” (Miley Cyrus)
Top album: Crazy Love by Michael Bubléalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Paranormal Activity

2008

#1 song: “Whatever You Like” by T.I.right behind it: “Live Your Life” (T.I. Featuring Rihanna) and “So What” (P!nk)
Top album: Lucky Old Sun by Kenny Chesneyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: High School Musical 3: Senior Year
New games: Guitar Hero World Tour

2007

#1 song: “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy Tell'emright behind it: “Stronger” (Kanye West) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic)
Top album: Rock N Roll Jesus by Kid Rockalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Saw IV
New games: The Witcher · Tomb Raider: Anniversary · Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

2006

#1 song: “Money Maker” by Ludacris Featuring Pharrellright behind it: “SexyBack” (Justin Timberlake) and “Lips Of An Angel” (Hinder)
Top album: Still the Same… Great Rock Classics of Our Time by Rod Stewartalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Saw III
New games: Anno 1701 · Guild Wars Nightfall · Clubhouse Games

2005

#1 song: “Gold Digger” by Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxxright behind it: “Run It!” (Chris Brown) and “Photograph” (Nickelback)
Top album: Unplugged by Alicia Keysalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Doom
In sports: 2005 World Series: Chicago White Sox
New games: Jak X: Combat Racing · Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood · The King of Fighters XI

2004

#1 song: “My Boo” by Usher And Alicia Keysright behind it: “Goodies” (Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo) and “Lose My Breath” (Destiny's Child)
Top album: 50 Number Ones by George Straitalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Grudge
New games: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas · Grand Theft Auto Advance · RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

2003

#1 song: “Baby Boy” by Beyonce Featuring Sean Paulright behind it: “Stand Up” (Ludacris Featuring Shawnna) and “Get Low” (Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins)
Top album: Measure of a Man by Clay Aikenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Scary Movie 3

2002

#1 song: “Dilemma” by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowlandright behind it: “Gangsta Lovin'” (Eve Featuring Alicia Keys) and “A Moment Like This” (Kelly Clarkson)
Top album: ELV1S: 30#1 Hits by Elvis Presleyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Jackass: The Movie

2001

#1 song: “I'm Real” by Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Ruleright behind it: “Fallin'” (Alicia Keys) and “Family Affair” (Mary J. Blige)
Top album: Pain Is Love by Ja Rulealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: K-PAX
New games: Pikmin

2000

#1 song: “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)” by Christina Aguileraright behind it: “Music” (Madonna) and “With Arms Wide Open” (Creed)
Top album: Rule 3:36 by Ja Rulealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Meet the Parents
In sports: 2000 World Series: New York Yankees
New games: Midnight Club: Street Racing · TimeSplitters · SSX

the 1990s

1999

#1 song: “Smooth” by Santana Featuring Rob Thomasright behind it: “Satisfy You” (Puff Daddy Featuring R. Kelly) and “Heartbreaker” (Mariah Carey Featuring Jay-Z)
Top album: Supernatural by Santanaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Best Man

1998

#1 song: “The First Night” by Monicaright behind it: “One Week” (Barenaked Ladies) and “How Deep Is Your Love” (Dru Hill Featuring Redman)
Top album: Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life by Jay-Zalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Pleasantville

1997

#1 song: “Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight” by Elton Johnright behind it: “You Make Me Wanna...” (Usher) and “How Do I Live” (LeAnn Rimes)
Top album: You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs by LeAnn Rimesalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: I Know What You Did Last Summer
In sports: 1997 World Series: Florida Marlins
New games: Trojan

1996

#1 song: “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los Del Rioright behind it: “It's All Coming Back To Me Now” (Celine Dion) and “No Diggity” (BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre))
Top album: Falling into You by Celine Dionalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Sleepers
In sports: 1996 World Series: New York Yankees

1995

#1 song: “Fantasy” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds")” (Coolio Featuring L.V.) and “Runaway” (Janet Jackson)
Top album: Daydream by Mariah Careyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Get Shorty
New games: Doom

1994

#1 song: “I'll Make Love To You” by Boyz II Menright behind it: “All I Wanna Do” (Sheryl Crow) and “Endless Love” (Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey)
Top album: II by Boyz II Menalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Pulp Fiction

1993

#1 song: “Dreamlover” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)” (Meat Loaf) and “All That She Wants” (Ace Of Base)
Top album: Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell by Meat Loafalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Beverly Hillbillies

1992

#1 song: “End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")” by Boyz II Menright behind it: “Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough” (Patty Smyth) and “I'd Die Without You (From "Boomerang")” (P.M. Dawn)
Top album: The Chase by Garth Brooksalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Under Siege

1991

#1 song: “Emotions” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “Do Anything” (Natural Selection) and “Romantic” (Karyn White)
Top album: Use Your Illusion II by Guns N' Rosesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: House Party 2
New games: Shatterhand

1990

#1 song: “Black Cat” by Janet Jacksonright behind it: “I Don't Have The Heart” (James Ingram) and “Ice Ice Baby” (Vanilla Ice)
Top album: Step by Step by New Kids on the Blockalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Graveyard Shift
New games: Bubble Bobble · Paperboy · Bionic Commando

the 1980s

1989

#1 song: “Miss You Much” by Janet Jacksonright behind it: “Sowing The Seeds Of Love” (Tears For Fears) and “Listen To Your Heart” (Roxette)
Top album: Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Look Who's Talking

1988

#1 song: “Groovy Kind Of Love” by Phil Collinsright behind it: “Kokomo (From"Cocktail" )” (The Beach Boys) and “Wild, Wild West” (The Escape Club)
Top album: New Jersey by Bon Jovialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

1987

#1 song: “Bad” by Michael Jacksonright behind it: “Causing A Commotion” (Madonna) and “I Think We're Alone Now” (Tiffany)
Top album: Bad by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Fatal Attraction

1986

#1 song: “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauperright behind it: “Typical Male” (Tina Turner) and “I Didn't Mean To Turn You On” (Robert Palmer)
Top album: Third Stage by Bostonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Crocodile Dundee

1985

#1 song: “Saving All My Love For You” by Whitney Houstonright behind it: “Part-Time Lover” (Stevie Wonder) and “Take On Me” (a-ha)
Top album: Brothers in Arms by Dire Straitsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Jagged Edge

1984

#1 song: “I Just Called To Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonderright behind it: “Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)” (Billy Ocean) and “Hard Habit To Break” (Chicago)
Top album: Purple Rain by Princealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Terminator

1983

#1 song: “Islands In The Stream” by Kenny Rogers Duet With Dolly Partonright behind it: “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” (Bonnie Tyler) and “All Night Long (All Night)” (Lionel Richie)
Top album: Synchronicity by The Policealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Never Say Never Again

1982

#1 song: “Who Can It Be Now?” by Men At Workright behind it: “Jack & Diane” (John Cougar) and “Eye In The Sky” (The Alan Parsons Project)
Top album: American Fool by John Cougaralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: First Blood

1981

#1 song: “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Christopher Crossright behind it: “Start Me Up” (The Rolling Stones) and “Private Eyes” (Daryl Hall John Oates)
Top album: Tattoo You by The Rolling Stonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The French Lieutenant's Woman

1980

#1 song: “Woman In Love” by Barbra Streisandright behind it: “Another One Bites The Dust” (Queen) and “He's So Shy” (The Pointer Sisters)
Top album: Guilty by Barbra Streisandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Private Benjamin

the 1970s

1979

#1 song: “Rise” by Herb Alpertright behind it: “Pop Muzik” (M) and “Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough” (Michael Jackson)
Top album: In Through the Out Door by Led Zeppelinalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: 10

1978

#1 song: “Hot Child In The City” by Nick Gilderright behind it: “You Needed Me” (Anne Murray) and “Reminiscing” (Little River Band)
Top album: Grease by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Animal House

1977

#1 song: “You Light Up My Life” by Debby Booneright behind it: “Nobody Does It Better” (Carly Simon) and “That's Rock 'N' Roll” (Shaun Cassidy)
Top album: Rumours by Fleetwood Macalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Looking For Mr Goodbar

1976

#1 song: “If You Leave Me Now” by Chicagoright behind it: “Disco Duck (Part I)” (Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots) and “Rock'n Me” (Steve Miller)
Top album: Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonderalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1975

#1 song: “Island Girl” by Elton Johnright behind it: “I'm Sorry” (John Denver) and “Miracles” (Jefferson Starship)
Top album: Red Octopus by Jefferson Starshipalso on Spotify, YouTube

1974

#1 song: “Then Came You” by Dionne Warwicke & Spinnersright behind it: “You Haven't Done Nothin” (Stevie Wonder) and “You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet/Free Wheelin'” (Bachman-Turner Overdrive)
Top album: Can't Get Enough by Barry Whitealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1973

#1 song: “Midnight Train To Georgia” by Gladys Knight And The Pipsright behind it: “Angie” (The Rolling Stones) and “Half-Breed” (Cher)
Top album: Goats Head Soup by The Rolling Stonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1972

#1 song: “My Ding-A-Ling” by Chuck Berryright behind it: “Burning Love” (Elvis Presley) and “Nights In White Satin” (The Moody Blues)
Top album: Super Fly by Curtis Mayfieldalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1971

#1 song: “Maggie May/Reason To Believe” by Rod Stewartright behind it: “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” (Cher) and “Yo-Yo” (The Osmonds)
Top album: Imagine by John Lennonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1970

#1 song: “I'll Be There” by Jackson 5right behind it: “We've Only Just Begun” (Carpenters) and “Fire And Rain” (James Taylor)
Top album: Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelinalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

the 1960s

1969

#1 song: “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presleyright behind it: “Wedding Bell Blues” (The 5th Dimension) and “Sugar, Sugar” (The Archies)
Top album: Abbey Road by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1968

#1 song: “Hey Jude” by The Beatlesright behind it: “Little Green Apples” (O.C. Smith) and “Fire” (The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown)
Top album: Cheap Thrills by Big Brother and the Holding Companyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1967

#1 song: “To Sir With Love” by Luluright behind it: “The Letter” (The Box Tops) and “Never My Love” (The Association)
Top album: Diana Ross & the Supremes: Greatest Hits by The Supremesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1966

#1 song: “96 Tears” by ? (Question Mark) & The Mysteriansright behind it: “Last Train To Clarksville” (The Monkees) and “Reach Out I'll Be There” (Four Tops)
Top album: The Supremes A' Go-Go by The Supremesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1965

#1 song: “Yesterday” by The Beatlesright behind it: “A Lover's Concerto” (The Toys) and “Get Off Of My Cloud” (The Rolling Stones)
Top album: Help! by The Beatles / Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1964

#1 song: “Baby Love” by The Supremesright behind it: “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” (Manfred Mann) and “Last Kiss” (J. Frank Wilson and The Cavaliers)
Top album: People by Barbra Streisandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1963

#1 song: “Sugar Shack” by Jimmy Gilmer And The Fireballsright behind it: “Be My Baby” (The Ronettes) and “Deep Purple” (Nino Tempo & April Stevens)
Top album: Peter, Paul and Mary by Peter, Paul and Maryalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1962

#1 song: “Monster Mash” by Bobby "Boris" Pickett And The Crypt-Kickersright behind it: “He's A Rebel” (The Crystals) and “Do You Love Me” (The Contours)

1961

#1 song: “Runaround Sue” by Dionright behind it: “Bristol Stomp” (The Dovells) and “Big Bad John” (Jimmy Dean)

1960

#1 song: “Save The Last Dance For Me” by The Driftersright behind it: “I Want To Be Wanted” (Brenda Lee) and “My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own” (Connie Francis)

the late 1950s

1959

#1 song: “Mack The Knife” by Bobby Darinright behind it: “Mr. Blue” (The Fleetwoods) and “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” (Paul Anka)

1958

#1 song: “It's All In The Game” by Tommy Edwardsright behind it: “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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