October 9
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent October 9, and then every October 9 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
2025
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)
Your October 9
On October 9, 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 9, 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
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Ratan Tatadied October 9
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
Gaza Strip, Autonomous territory in the Middle EastAt least 22 members of a Palestinian family, including seven children, are killed in an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. Six members of the family remain trapped…
Right behind “Bad Habit”: “Unholy” (Sam Smith & Kim Petras) and “As It Was” (Harry Styles).
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)
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
- New games
- FIFA 21
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
Right behind “Girls Like You”: “Mona Lisa” (Lil Wayne Featuring Kendrick Lamar) and “Lucid Dreams” (Juice WRLD).
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 “Starboy” (The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk).
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
- Uncharted: Drake's Fortune · WRC 5
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
- Final Fantasy XIII · Ufouria: The Saga
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 · Puzzle & Dragons
Right behind “One More Night”: “Gangnam Style” (PSY) and “Some Nights” (fun.).
Babel is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- Dishonored · XCOM: Enemy Unknown · Just Dance 4
Right behind “Someone Like You”: “Moves Like Jagger” (Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera) and “Pumped Up Kicks” (Foster The People).
Cole World: The Sideline Story is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
- New games
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition
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
- Game Dev Story
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
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
Right behind “SexyBack”: “Money Maker” (Ludacris Featuring Pharrell) and “Lips Of An Angel” (Hinder).
Release Therapy is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Clubhouse Games
2005
Right behind “Gold Digger”: “Shake It Off” (Mariah Carey) and “Photograph” (Nickelback).
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
- First aired
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny premieres
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
- New games
- Way of the Samurai 2
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
- TimeSplitters 2
Right behind “Fallin'”: “I'm Real” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule) and “Where The Party At” (Jagged Edge With Nelly).
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.
more from 1998
- New games
- 1080° Snowboarding · MediEvil · Flicky
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).
Evolution is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1997
- New games
- Dead or Alive
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).
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 “Red Red Wine”: “Love Bites” (Def Leppard) and “Groovy Kind Of Love” (Phil Collins).
New Jersey is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1988
- New games
- Super Mario Bros. 2
Right behind “Here I Go Again”: “Lost In Emotion” (Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam) and “Carrie” (Europe).
Bad is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1987
- New games
- Ultima III: Exodus
Right behind “When I Think Of You”: “Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)” (Glass Tiger) and “Two Of Hearts” (Stacey Q).
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).
Tattoo You is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1981
- First aired
- Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds · Superbook
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 “You Light Up My Life”: “Keep It Comin' Love” (KC And The Sunshine Band) and “Nobody Does It Better” (Carly Simon).
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 “Reach Out I'll Be There”: “Cherish” (The Association) and “96 Tears” (? (Question Mark) & The Mysterians).
Revolver is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1966
- In sports
- 1966 World Series: Baltimore Orioles
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).
more from 1961
- In sports
- 1961 World Series: New York Yankees
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).
1958
Right behind “It's All In The Game”: “Rock-in Robin” (Bobby Day) and “Bird Dog” (The Everly Brothers).
more from 1958
- In sports
- 1958 World Series: New York Yankees
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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