October 29
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent October 29, and then every October 29 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”: “Golden” (HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI) and “Ordinary” (Alex Warren).
The Life of a Showgirl is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Your October 29
On October 29, 2025, “The Fate Of Ophelia” was #1.
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every other October 29, back to 1958
Right behind “Love Somebody”: “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (Shaboozey) and “Birds Of A Feather” (Billie Eilish).
Lyfestyle is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
Teri Garr, American actress (1944–2024)died October 29- New games
- Red Dead Redemption · Life Is Strange: Double Exposure
Right behind “Cruel Summer”: “Paint The Town Red” (Doja Cat) and “Snooze” (SZA).
One More Time... is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
Matthew Perry, American and Canadian actor (1969–2023)died October 28
Right behind “Unholy”: “Bad Habit” (Steve Lacy) and “As It Was” (Harry Styles).
It's Only Me is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
Jerry Lee Lewis, American musician (1935–2022)died October 28
Right behind “Easy On Me”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Industry Baby” (Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow).
Punk is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Puneeth Rajkumar, Indian Kannada actor and film producer (1975–2021)died October 29- New games
- Mario Party Superstars · Crab Game
Right behind “Mood”: “WAP” (Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion) and “Laugh Now Cry Later” (Drake Featuring Lil Durk).
Folklore is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2020
- New games
- Watch Dogs: Legion
2019
Right behind “Someone You Loved”: “Truth Hurts” (Lizzo) and “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello).
Right behind “Girls Like You”: “Sicko Mode” (Travis Scott) 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).
Right behind “The Hills”: “Hotline Bling” (Drake) and “What Do You Mean?” (Justin Bieber).
Revival is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- Most read on Wikipedia
Dulce María, Mexican singer and actress (born 1985)
Right behind “All About That Bass”: “Shake It Off” (Taylor Swift) and “Bang Bang” (Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj).
Anything Goes is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2014
- In sports
- 2014 World Series: San Francisco Giants
Right behind “Royals”: “Roar” (Katy Perry) and “Wrecking Ball” (Miley Cyrus).
Lightning Bolt is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
Right behind “One More Night”: “Gangnam Style” (PSY) and “Some Nights” (fun.).
Night Train is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Chrono Trigger · Primal Carnage
Right behind “Someone Like You”: “Moves Like Jagger” (Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera) and “Pumped Up Kicks” (Foster The People).
Right behind “Like A G6”: “Just The Way You Are” (Bruno Mars) and “Just A Dream” (Nelly).
I Am Not a Human Being is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
the 2000s
Right behind “Down”: “Whatcha Say” (Jason Derulo) and “Party In The U.S.A.” (Miley Cyrus).
Crazy Love is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Bayonetta · DJ Hero · Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
Right behind “Whatever You Like”: “Live Your Life” (T.I. Featuring Rihanna) and “So What” (P!nk).
Lucky Old Sun is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- In sports
- 2008 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies
- New games
- Wipeout HD
Right behind “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”: “Kiss Kiss” (Chris Brown Featuring T-Pain) and “Apologize” (Timbaland Featuring OneRepublic).
Magic is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2007
- New games
- Manhunt 2 · Battalion Wars 2 · Cars Mater-National Championship
Right behind “Money Maker”: “Smack That” (Akon Featuring Eminem) and “Lips Of An Angel” (Hinder).
Right behind “Gold Digger”: “Run It!” (Chris Brown) and “Photograph” (Nickelback).
Right behind “My Boo”: “Goodies” (Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo) and “Lose My Breath” (Destiny's Child).
Right behind “Baby Boy”: “Stand Up” (Ludacris Featuring Shawnna) and “Get Low” (Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins).
Measure of a Man is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
- New games
- Call of Duty
Right behind “Dilemma”: “Lose Yourself” (Eminem) and “Hey Ma” (Cam'Ron Featuring Juelz Santana, Freekey Zekey & Toya).
Cry is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
2001
Right behind “Family Affair”: “I'm Real” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule) and “Fallin'” (Alicia Keys).
God Bless America: For the Benefit of the Twin Towers Fund is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2001
2000
Right behind “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)”: “Music” (Madonna) and “With Arms Wide Open” (Creed).
Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2000
- New games
- 4x4 Evo
the 1990s
Right behind “Smooth”: “Satisfy You” (Puff Daddy Featuring R. Kelly) and “Heartbreaker” (Mariah Carey Featuring Jay-Z).
Supernatural is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- Rayman 2: The Great Escape · The Nomad Soul · Jet Force Gemini
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
- Legend of Legaia
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).
You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1997
- New games
- Riven
Right behind “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)”: “It's All Coming Back To Me Now” (Celine Dion) and “No Diggity” (BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre)).
Recovering the Satellites is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1996
- New games
- Soviet Strike
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”: “I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)” (Meat Loaf) and “All That She Wants” (Ace Of Base).
Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1993
- New games
- Castlevania: Rondo of Blood · Mega Man IV · ActRaiser 2
Right behind “End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")”: “Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough” (Patty Smyth) and “I'd Die Without You (From "Boomerang")” (P.M. Dawn).
The Chase is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1992
- New games
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Right behind “Romantic”: “Emotions” (Mariah Carey) and “Cream” (Prince And The N.P.G.).
Use Your Illusion II is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Ice Ice Baby”: “Black Cat” (Janet Jackson) and “Love Takes Time” (Mariah Carey).
the 1980s
Right behind “Listen To Your Heart”: “Cover Girl” (New Kids On The Block) and “Miss You Much” (Janet Jackson).
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Groovy Kind Of Love”: “Kokomo (From"Cocktail" )” (The Beach Boys) and “Wild, Wild West” (The Escape Club).
Right behind “Bad”: “Causing A Commotion” (Madonna) and “I Think We're Alone Now” (Tiffany).
Right behind “True Colors”: “Typical Male” (Tina Turner) and “I Didn't Mean To Turn You On” (Robert Palmer).
Right behind “Part-Time Lover”: “Miami Vice Theme” (Jan Hammer) and “Saving All My Love For You” (Whitney Houston).
Right behind “Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)”: “I Just Called To Say I Love You” (Stevie Wonder) and “Purple Rain” (Prince And The Revolution).
Right behind “Islands In The Stream”: “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” (Bonnie Tyler) and “All Night Long (All Night)” (Lionel Richie).
Right behind “Who Can It Be Now?”: “Jack & Diane” (John Cougar) and “Eye In The Sky” (The Alan Parsons Project).
Right behind “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)”: “Start Me Up” (The Rolling Stones) and “Private Eyes” (Daryl Hall John Oates).
1980
Right behind “Woman In Love”: “Another One Bites The Dust” (Queen) and “He's So Shy” (The Pointer Sisters).
the 1970s
Right behind “Pop Muzik”: “Heartache Tonight” (Eagles) and “Dim All The Lights” (Donna Summer).
Right behind “You Needed Me”: “MacArthur Park” (Donna Summer) 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 “Rock'n Me” (Steve Miller).
Songs in the Key of Life is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Island Girl”: “I'm Sorry” (John Denver) and “Miracles” (Jefferson Starship).
Right behind “You Haven't Done Nothin”: “You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet/Free Wheelin'” (Bachman-Turner Overdrive) and “Jazzman” (Carole King).
1973
Right behind “Midnight Train To Georgia”: “Angie” (The Rolling Stones) and “Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)” (Eddie Kendricks).
Right behind “I Can See Clearly Now”: “Nights In White Satin” (The Moody Blues) and “My Ding-A-Ling” (Chuck Berry).
Right behind “Maggie May/Reason To Believe”: “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” (Cher) and “Yo-Yo” (The Osmonds).
Right behind “I'll Be There”: “We've Only Just Begun” (Carpenters) and “Fire And Rain” (James Taylor).
the 1960s
Right behind “Suspicious Minds”: “Wedding Bell Blues” (The 5th Dimension) and “Sugar, Sugar” (The Archies).
Right behind “Hey Jude”: “Those Were The Days” (Mary Hopkin) and “Little Green Apples” (O.C. Smith).
Right behind “To Sir With Love”: “Soul Man” (Sam & Dave) and “It Must Be Him” (Vikki Carr).
Diana Ross & the Supremes: Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “96 Tears”: “Last Train To Clarksville” (The Monkees) and “Reach Out I'll Be There” (Four Tops).
The Supremes A' Go-Go is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Yesterday”: “A Lover's Concerto” (The Toys) and “Get Off Of My Cloud” (The Rolling Stones).
Right behind “Baby Love”: “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” (Manfred Mann) and “Last Kiss” (J. Frank Wilson and The Cavaliers).
Right behind “Sugar Shack”: “Deep Purple” (Nino Tempo & April Stevens) and “Washington Square” (The Village Stompers).
1962
Right behind “He's A Rebel”: “Only Love Can Break A Heart” (Gene Pitney) 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”: “I Want To Be Wanted” (Brenda Lee) and “My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own” (Connie Francis).
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 “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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