September 12
on this day, year by year
Here is September 12 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.
2025
- #1 song
“Golden” by HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMIright behind it: “Ordinary” (Alex Warren) and “Tears” (Sabrina Carpenter)- Top album
- Man's Best Friend by Sabrina Carpenteralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- On Netflix
- Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
- Most read on Wikipedia
Charlie Kirk, American political activist (1993–2025)A 22-year-old is arrested as a suspect in the killing of American political commentator Charlie Kirk two days ago.- New games
- Borderlands 4
2024
- #1 song
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozeyright behind it: “I Had Some Help” (Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen) and “Espresso” (Sabrina Carpenter)- Top album
- Short n' Sweet by Sabrina Carpenteralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- On Netflix
- The Perfect Couple
- New games
- Besiege · Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
2023
- #1 song
“Paint The Town Red” by Doja Catright behind it: “I Remember Everything” (Zach Bryan Featuring Kacey Musgraves) and “Fast Car” (Luke Combs)- In theaters
- The Nun II
- On Netflix
- ONE PIECE
- Most read on Wikipedia
- 2023 Asia Cup, Cricket tournament in Pakistan and Sri Lanka
2022
- #1 song
“As It Was” by Harry Stylesright behind it: “Bad Habit” (Steve Lacy) and “Late Night Talking” (Harry Styles)- In theaters
- Barbarian
- On Netflix
- Cobra Kai
- Most read on Wikipedia
Charles III, King of the United Kingdom since 2022
2021
- #1 song
- “Way 2 Sexy” by Drake Featuring Future & Young Thugright behind it: “Girls Want Girls” (Drake Featuring Lil Baby) and “Fair Trade” (Drake Featuring Travis Scott)
- Top album
- Certified Lover Boy by Drakealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
- On Netflix
- Money Heist
- Most read on Wikipedia
Emma Raducanu, British tennis player (born 2002)
2020
- #1 song
“Dynamite” by BTSright behind it: “WAP” (Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion) and “Laugh Now Cry Later” (Drake Featuring Lil Durk)- In theaters
- Tenet
2019
- #1 song
“Truth Hurts” by Lizzoright behind it: “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello) and “Bad Guy” (Billie Eilish)- In theaters
- It Chapter Two
2018
- #1 song
“In My Feelings” by Drakeright behind it: “Girls Like You” (Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B) and “I Like It” (Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin)- In theaters
- The Nun
the 2010s
2017
- #1 song
“Look What You Made Me Do” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “Despacito” (Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber) and “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” (Cardi B)- Top album
- Luv Is Rage 2 by Lil Uzi Vertalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- It
2016
- #1 song
“Closer” by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halseyright behind it: “Cold Water” (Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO) and “Heathens” (twenty one pilots)- Top album
- Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway by Barbra Streisandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Sully
- Most read on Wikipedia
Alexis Arquette, American actress (1969–2016)died September 11
2015
- #1 song
“Can't Feel My Face” by The Weekndright behind it: “Cheerleader” (OMI) and “Watch Me” (Silento)- Top album
- Immortalized by Disturbedalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- The Perfect Guy
- New games
- Super Mario Maker
2014
- #1 song
“Shake It Off” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “All About That Bass” (Meghan Trainor) and “Anaconda” (Nicki Minaj)- Top album
- My Everything by Ariana Grandealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- No Good Deed
2013
- #1 song
“Roar” by Katy Perryright behind it: “Blurred Lines” (Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell) and “Berzerk” (Eminem)- Top album
- Hail to the King by Avenged Sevenfoldalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Insidious: Chapter 2
- First aired
- Peaky Blinders premieres
- New games
- Super Mario Bros. · Rayman Legends · Arma 3
2012
- #1 song
“Whistle” by Flo Ridaright behind it: “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” (Taylor Swift) and “One More Night” (Maroon 5)- In theaters
- The Possession
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
- Tha Carter IV by Lil Waynealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Contagion
2010
- #1 song
“Teenage Dream” by Katy Perryright behind it: “Love The Way You Lie” (Eminem Featuring Rihanna) and “Dynamite” (Taio Cruz)- In theaters
- Resident Evil: Afterlife
- New games
- Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
the 2000s
2009
- #1 song
“I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peasright behind it: “Down” (Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne) and “Party In The U.S.A.” (Miley Cyrus)- Top album
- Breakthrough by Colbie Caillatalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- I Can Do Bad All by Myself
2008
- #1 song
“Whatever You Like” by T.I.right behind it: “Disturbia” (Rihanna) and “So What” (P!nk)- In theaters
- Burn After Reading
- New games
- Rock Band · Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli
2007
- #1 song
“Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy Tell'emright behind it: “Stronger” (Kanye West) and “Big Girls Don't Cry” (Fergie)- In theaters
- 3:10 to Yuma
- New games
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 · Heavenly Sword · NHL 08
2006
- #1 song
“SexyBack” by Justin Timberlakeright behind it: “London Bridge” (Fergie) and “Crazy” (Gnarls Barkley)- Top album
- Modern Times by Bob Dylanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- The Covenant
2005
- #1 song
- “Gold Digger” by Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxxright behind it: “Shake It Off” (Mariah Carey) and “Lose Control” (Missy Elliott Featuring Ciara & Fat Man Scoop)
- Top album
- Late Registration by Kanye Westalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- The Exorcism of Emily Rose
2004
- #1 song
“Goodies” by Ciara Featuring Petey Pabloright behind it: “Lean Back” (Terror Squad) and “Sunshine” (Lil' Flip Featuring Lea)- Top album
- Live Like You Were Dying by Tim McGrawalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Resident Evil: Apocalypse
2003
- #1 song
“Shake Ya Tailfeather” by Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Leeright behind it: “Right Thurr” (Chingy) and “Crazy In Love” (Beyonce Featuring Jay Z)- Top album
Love & Life by Mary J. Bligealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Once Upon a Time in Mexico
2002
- #1 song
“Dilemma” by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowlandright behind it: “Gangsta Lovin'” (Eve Featuring Alicia Keys) and “Complicated” (Avril Lavigne)- In theaters
- Barbershop
2001
- #1 song
“I'm Real” by Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Ruleright behind it: “Fallin'” (Alicia Keys) and “Where The Party At” (Jagged Edge With Nelly)- In theaters
- The Musketeer
- New games
- Madden NFL 2002
2000
- #1 song
“Music” by Madonnaright behind it: “Doesn't Really Matter” (Janet) and “Jumpin', Jumpin'” (Destiny's Child)- Top album
Country Grammar by Nellyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- The Watcher
the 1990s
1999
- #1 song
“Unpretty” by TLCright behind it: “Bailamos” (Enrique Iglesias) and “Summer Girls” (LFO)- In theaters
- Stigmata
1998
- #1 song
“I Don't Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmithright behind it: “The First Night” (Monica) and “Crush” (Jennifer Paige)- Top album
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hillalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Rounders
- New games
- Pokémon Yellow
1997
- #1 song
“Honey” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “Mo Money Mo Problems” (The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase) and “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” (Backstreet Boys)- Top album
No Way Out by Puff Daddy and the Familyalso on Spotify, YouTube- In theaters
- The Game
- New games
- Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
1996
- #1 song
- “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los Del Rioright behind it: “I Love You Always Forever” (Donna Lewis) and “Twisted” (Keith Sweat)
- In theaters
- Maximum Risk
1995
- #1 song
“Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds")” by Coolio Featuring L.V.right behind it: “You Are Not Alone” (Michael Jackson) and “Kiss From A Rose” (Seal)- In theaters
- To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1994
- #1 song
“I'll Make Love To You” by Boyz II Menright behind it: “Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites")” (Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories) and “Stroke You Up” (Changing Faces)- In theaters
- Forrest Gump
1993
- #1 song
“Dreamlover” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “Whoomp! (There It Is)” (Tag Team) and “Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver")” (UB40)- In theaters
- The Fugitive
- New games
- Kirby's Adventure
1992
- #1 song
“End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")” by Boyz II Menright behind it: “Baby-Baby-Baby” (TLC) and “Humpin' Around” (Bobby Brown)- Top album
Some Gave All by Billy Ray Cyrusalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Sneakers
1991
- #1 song
“The Promise Of A New Day” by Paula Abdulright behind it: “I Adore Mi Amor” (Color Me Badd) and “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” (Bryan Adams)- In theaters
- Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
1990
- #1 song
“Release Me” by Wilson Phillipsright behind it: “Blaze Of Glory (From "Young Guns II")” (Jon Bon Jovi) and “Do Me!” (Bell Biv DeVoe)- Top album
Step by Step by New Kids on the Blockalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Ghost
the 1980s
1989
- #1 song
“Don't Wanna Lose You” by Gloria Estefanright behind it: “Girl I'm Gonna Miss You” (Milli Vanilli) and “Heaven” (Warrant)- Top album
Hangin' Tough by New Kids on the Blockalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Uncle Buck
1988
- #1 song
“Sweet Child O' Mine” by Guns N' Rosesright behind it: “Simply Irresistible” (Robert Palmer) and “Perfect World” (Huey Lewis & The News)- In theaters
- Moon over Parador
1987
- #1 song
“La Bamba” by Los Lobosright behind it: “I Just Can't Stop Loving You” (Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett) and “Didn't We Almost Have It All” (Whitney Houston)- In theaters
- Stakeout
1986
- #1 song
“Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From "Top Gun")” by Berlinright behind it: “Dancing On The Ceiling” (Lionel Richie) and “Stuck With You” (Huey Lewis & The News)- In theaters
- Stand by Me
- New games
- Adventure Island
1985
- #1 song
“St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)” by John Parrright behind it: “We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” (Tina Turner) and “Money For Nothing” (Dire Straits)- Top album
Brothers in Arms by Dire Straitsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Back to the Future
1984
- #1 song
“What's Love Got To Do With It” by Tina Turnerright behind it: “Missing You” (John Waite) and “She Bop” (Cyndi Lauper)- Top album
Purple Rain by Princealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Tightrope
1983
- #1 song
“Maniac” by Michael Sembelloright behind it: “Tell Her About It” (Billy Joel) and “The Safety Dance” (Men Without Hats)- Top album
Synchronicity by The Policealso on Spotify, YouTube- In theaters
- Mr. Mom
1982
- #1 song
“Hard To Say I'm Sorry” by Chicagoright behind it: “Abracadabra” (The Steve Miller Band) and “Eye Of The Tiger” (Survivor)- Top album
American Fool by John Cougaralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1981
- #1 song
“Endless Love” by Diana Ross & Lionel Richieright behind it: “Slow Hand” (The Pointer Sisters) and “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around” (Stevie Nicks With Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers)- In theaters
- Arthur
1980
- #1 song
“Upside Down” by Diana Rossright behind it: “All Out Of Love” (Air Supply) and “Emotional Rescue” (The Rolling Stones)- In theaters
- Smokey and the Bandit II
the 1970s
1979
- #1 song
“My Sharona” by The Knackright behind it: “After The Love Has Gone” (Earth, Wind & Fire) and “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” (The Charlie Daniels Band)- Top album
In Through the Out Door by Led Zeppelinalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- North Dallas Forty
1978
- #1 song
“Boogie Oogie Oogie” by A Taste Of Honeyright behind it: “Three Times A Lady” (Commodores) and “Hot Blooded” (Foreigner)- Top album
Don't Look Back by Bostonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Animal House
1977
- #1 song
“I Just Want To Be Your Everything” by Andy Gibbright behind it: “Float On” (The Floaters) and “Best Of My Love” (The Emotions)- In theaters
- Star Wars
1976
- #1 song
“Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherryright behind it: “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty” (KC And The Sunshine Band) and “I'd Really Love To See You Tonight” (England Dan & John Ford Coley)- Top album
Frampton Comes Alive! by Peter Framptonalso on Spotify, YouTube
1975
- #1 song
“Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbellright behind it: “Fallin' In Love” (Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds) and “At Seventeen” (Janis Ian)
1974
- #1 song
“I Shot The Sheriff” by Eric Claptonright behind it: “(You're) Having My Baby” (Paul Anka with Odia Coates) and “Rock Me Gently” (Andy Kim)- Top album
Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonderalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1973
- #1 song
“Delta Dawn” by Helen Reddyright behind it: “Let's Get It On” (Marvin Gaye) and “Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose” (Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando)- Top album
Brothers and Sisters by The Allman Brothers Bandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1972
- #1 song
“Black & White” by Three Dog Nightright behind it: “Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me” (Mac Davis) and “Alone Again (Naturally)” (Gilbert O'Sullivan)
1971
- #1 song
“Go Away Little Girl” by Donny Osmondright behind it: “Spanish Harlem” (Aretha Franklin) and “Ain't No Sunshine” (Bill Withers)
1970
- #1 song
“War” by Edwin Starrright behind it: “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” (Diana Ross) and “In The Summertime” (Mungo Jerry)- Top album
Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revivalalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In space
- Luna 16 launches
the 1960s
1969
- #1 song
“Honky Tonk Women” by The Rolling Stonesright behind it: “Sugar, Sugar” (The Archies) and “A Boy Named Sue” (Johnny Cash)
1968
- #1 song
“People Got To Be Free” by The Rascalsright behind it: “Harper Valley P.T.A.” (Jeannie C. Riley) and “Light My Fire” (Jose Feliciano)- Top album
Waiting for the Sun by The Doorsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1967
- #1 song
“Ode To Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentryright behind it: “Reflections” (Diana Ross & The Supremes) and “Come Back When You Grow Up” (Bobby Vee And The Strangers)- Top album
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1966
- #1 song
“You Can't Hurry Love” by The Supremesright behind it: “Yellow Submarine” (The Beatles) and “Sunshine Superman” (Donovan)
1965
- #1 song
- “Help!” by The Beatlesright behind it: “Eve Of Destruction” (Barry McGuire) and “Like A Rolling Stone” (Bob Dylan)
1964
- #1 song
“House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animalsright behind it: “Where Did Our Love Go” (The Supremes) and “Because” (The Dave Clark Five)- Top album
A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles / Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1963
- #1 song
“My Boyfriend's Back” by The Angelsright behind it: “Blue Velvet” (Bobby Vinton) and “If I Had A Hammer” (Trini Lopez)- Top album
My Son, the Nut by Allan Shermanalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1962
- #1 song
- “Sherry” by The 4 Seasonsright behind it: “Sheila” (Tommy Roe) and “Ramblin' Rose” (Nat King Cole)
1961
- #1 song
“Take Good Care Of My Baby” by Bobby Veeright behind it: “Michael” (The Highwaymen) and “My True Story” (The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra)
1960
- #1 song
“It's Now Or Never” by Elvis Presley With The Jordanairesright behind it: “The Twist” (Chubby Checker) and “My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own” (Connie Francis)
the late 1950s
1959
- #1 song
“The Three Bells” by The Brownsright behind it: “Sleep Walk” (Santo & Johnny) and “I'm Gonna Get Married” (Lloyd Price)- In space
- Luna 2 launches
1958
- #1 song
“Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volaré)” by Domenico Modugnoright behind it: “Bird Dog” (The Everly Brothers) and “Little Star” (The Elegants)
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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