October 8
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent October 8, and then every October 8 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 “Tit For Tat” (Tate McRae).
KPop Demon Hunters is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2025
- Most read on Wikipedia
Ed Gein, American murderer and body snatcher (1906–1984)- New games
- Finding Paradise
Your October 8
On October 8, 2025, “Golden” 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 8, back to 1958
Right behind “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”: “Birds Of A Feather” (Billie Eilish) and “Timeless” (The Weeknd & Playboi Carti).
Mixtape Pluto is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- New games
- To the Moon · Silent Hill 2
Right behind “Paint The Town Red”: “Snooze” (SZA) and “Cruel Summer” (Taylor Swift).
One Thing at a Time is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Hamas, Islamist Palestinian political and paramilitary organizationMore than 260 bodies are found in Re'im, Southern Israel, after Hamas attacked a trance music festival. Foreign nationals are among those killed in the massacre.
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 “My Universe”: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Industry Baby” (Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow).
Sincerely, Kentrell is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Squid Game, South Korean television series (2021–2025)- New games
- Lego Marvel Super Heroes · Metroid Dread · Tetris Effect
Right behind “Franchise”: “Dynamite” (BTS) and “WAP” (Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion).
Tickets to My Downfall is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- Most read on Wikipedia
Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States from 2017 to 2021- New games
- Green Hell · Arabian
Right behind “Truth Hurts”: “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello) and “Someone You Loved” (Lewis Capaldi).
Kirk is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Joker, 2019 film by Todd Phillips
- New games
- Concrete Genie · Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
Right behind “Girls Like You”: “Mona Lisa” (Lil Wayne Featuring Kendrick Lamar) and “Lucid Dreams” (Juice WRLD).
Tha Carter V is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- Most read on Wikipedia
Tunnel, Underground passage made for traffic
Right behind “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”: “Rockstar” (Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage) and “Look What You Made Me Do” (Taylor Swift).
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
- New games
- Monster Hunter Stories
Right behind “The Hills”: “What Do You Mean?” (Justin Bieber) and “Can't Feel My Face” (The Weeknd).
What a Time to Be Alive is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Right behind “All About That Bass”: “Shake It Off” (Taylor Swift) and “Anaconda” (Nicki Minaj).
Cheek to Cheek is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2014
- New games
- Spelunky
Right behind “Royals”: “Roar” (Katy Perry) and “Wrecking Ball” (Miley Cyrus).
Nothing Was the Same is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Beyond: Two Souls · Just Dance 2014
Right behind “One More Night”: “Gangnam Style” (PSY) and “Some Nights” (fun.).
Babel is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- First aired
- Girls und Panzer premieres
Right behind “Moves Like Jagger”: “Someone Like You” (Adele) and “Pumped Up Kicks” (Foster The People).
Right behind “Just The Way You Are”: “Teenage Dream” (Katy Perry) and “Love The Way You Lie” (Eminem Featuring Rihanna).
You Get What You Give is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- New games
- Wii Party · NBA 2K11 · Sid Meier's Pirates!
the 2000s
Right behind “I Gotta Feeling”: “Down” (Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne) and “Party In The U.S.A.” (Miley Cyrus).
Backspacer is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
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
- Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
Right behind “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”: “Stronger” (Kanye West) and “Gimme More” (Britney Spears).
Still Feels Good is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast
Right behind “SexyBack”: “Money Maker” (Ludacris Featuring Pharrell) and “Lips Of An Angel” (Hinder).
2005
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
- First aired
- Blood+ premieres
Right behind “Goodies”: “My Boo” (Usher And Alicia Keys) and “Lean Back” (Terror Squad).
American Idiot is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2004
- New games
- FIFA Football 2005 · Pikmin 2
Right behind “Baby Boy”: “Shake Ya Tailfeather” (Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee) and “Get Low” (Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins).
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2003
- First aired
- The Walking Dead premieres
Right behind “A Moment Like This”: “Dilemma” (Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland) and “Gangsta Lovin'” (Eve Featuring Alicia Keys).
ELV1S: 30#1 Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2002
- New games
- NBA 2K3 · Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee · NBA Live 2003
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
- New games
- Sheep, Dog 'n' Wolf · Project Eden
Right behind “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)”: “Music” (Madonna) and “Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)” (98 Degrees).
the 1990s
Right behind “Heartbreaker”: “Smooth” (Santana Featuring Rob Thomas) and “Unpretty” (TLC).
Right behind “The First Night”: “One Week” (Barenaked Ladies) and “I Don't Want To Miss A Thing” (Aerosmith).
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is also on Spotify, YouTube.
Right behind “Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight”: “4 Seasons Of Loneliness” (Boyz II Men) and “How Do I Live” (LeAnn Rimes).
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 “Jump Around” (House Of Pain).
The Chase is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1992
- New games
- Mortal Kombat
Right behind “Emotions”: “Good Vibrations” (Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch Featuring Loleatta Holloway) and “Do Anything” (Natural Selection).
Use Your Illusion II is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Praying For Time”: “Close To You” (Maxi Priest) and “I Don't Have The Heart” (James Ingram).
the 1980s
Right behind “Miss You Much”: “Cherish” (Madonna) and “Girl I'm Gonna Miss You” (Milli Vanilli).
Right behind “Love Bites”: “Red Red Wine” (UB40) and “Don't Worry, Be Happy (From "Cocktail")” (Bobby McFerrin).
Right behind “Here I Go Again”: “Lost In Emotion” (Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam) and “Carrie” (Europe).
Right behind “When I Think Of You”: “Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)” (Glass Tiger) and “Two Of Hearts” (Stacey Q).
Top Gun is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1986
- New games
- Bump 'n' Jump
Right behind “Oh Sheila”: “Money For Nothing” (Dire Straits) and “Take On Me” (a-ha).
Right behind “I Just Called To Say I Love You”: “Let's Go Crazy” (Prince And The Revolution) 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”: “Woman In Love” (Barbra Streisand) and “Upside Down” (Diana Ross).
the 1970s
Right behind “Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough”: “Rise” (Herb Alpert) and “Sad Eyes” (Robert John).
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 “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band”: “Keep It Comin' Love” (KC And The Sunshine Band) and “You Light Up My Life” (Debby Boone).
1976
Right behind “A Fifth Of Beethoven”: “Play That Funky Music” (Wild Cherry) and “Lowdown” (Boz Scaggs).
Right behind “Bad Blood”: “I'm Sorry” (John Denver) and “Fame” (David Bowie).
1974
Right behind “I Honestly Love You”: “Nothing From Nothing” (Billy Preston) and “Then Came You” (Dionne Warwicke & Spinners).
If You Love Me, Let Me Know is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Half-Breed”: “Ramblin Man” (The Allman Brothers Band) and “Let's Get It On” (Marvin Gaye).
Right behind “Ben”: “Use Me” (Bill Withers) and “Everybody Plays The Fool” (The Main Ingredient).
1971
Right behind “Maggie May/Reason To Believe”: “Go Away Little Girl” (Donny Osmond) and “Superstar/Bless The Beasts And Children” (Carpenters).
Every Picture Tells a Story is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Cracklin' Rosie”: “I'll Be There” (Jackson 5) 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 “To Sir With Love” (Lulu).
Right behind “Cherish”: “Reach Out I'll Be There” (Four Tops) and “96 Tears” (? (Question Mark) & The Mysterians).
Right behind “Yesterday”: “Hang On Sloopy” (The McCoys) and “Treat Her Right” (Roy Head And The Traits).
1964
Right behind “Oh, Pretty Woman”: “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” (Manfred Mann) and “Dancing In The Street” (Martha & The Vandellas).
Right behind “Sugar Shack”: “Be My Baby” (The Ronettes) and “Blue Velvet” (Bobby Vinton).
Right behind “Sherry”: “Monster Mash” (Bobby "Boris" Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers) and “Ramblin' Rose” (Nat King Cole).
1961
Right behind “Hit The Road Jack”: “Crying” (Roy Orbison) and “Take Good Care Of My Baby” (Bobby Vee).
1960
Right behind “Mr. Custer”: “Chain Gang” (Sam Cooke) and “My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own” (Connie Francis).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Mack The Knife”: “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” (Paul Anka) and “Mr. Blue” (The Fleetwoods).
more from 1959
- In sports
- 1959 World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers
1958
Right behind “It's All In The Game”: “Rock-in Robin” (Bobby Day) and “Bird Dog” (The Everly Brothers).
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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