September 18
on this day, year by year
Here is September 18 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 “Manchild” (Sabrina Carpenter)- On Netflix
- Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
- Most read on Wikipedia
D4vd, American singer-songwriter (born 2005)- New games
- Dying Light: The Beast · Frostpunk 2 · Megabonk
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
- Monsters
2023
- #1 song
“Vampire” by Olivia Rodrigoright behind it: “Paint The Town Red” (Doja Cat) and “I Remember Everything” (Zach Bryan Featuring Kacey Musgraves)- In theaters
- Oppenheimer
- On Netflix
- Sex Education
2022
- #1 song
“As It Was” by Harry Stylesright behind it: “Bad Habit” (Steve Lacy) and “Super Freaky Girl” (Nicki Minaj)- In theaters
- The Woman King
- On Netflix
- Cobra Kai
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Women's Super League, Association football league in England
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
- Sex Education
2020
- #1 song
“WAP” by Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallionright behind it: “Dynamite” (BTS) and “Laugh Now Cry Later” (Drake Featuring Lil Durk)- In theaters
- Tenet
- Most read on Wikipedia
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, US Supreme Court justice from 1993 to 2020U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, dies at the age of 87.- New games
- Phasmophobia · Princess Connect! Re:Dive
2019
- #1 song
“Truth Hurts” by Lizzoright behind it: “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello) and “Goodbyes” (Post Malone Featuring Young Thug)- Top album
- Hollywood's Bleeding by Post Malonealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- It Chapter Two
- New games
- Little Misfortune
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)- Top album
- Egypt Station by Paul McCartneyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- The Predator
- New games
- Undertale · Scribblenauts Unlimited · Insurgency: Sandstorm
the 2010s
2017
- #1 song
“Look What You Made Me Do” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” (Cardi B) and “Despacito” (Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber)- In theaters
- It
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Curse, Inc., Network of gaming websites
2016
- #1 song
“Closer” by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halseyright behind it: “Heathens” (twenty one pilots) and “Cold Water” (Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO)- Top album
- Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight by Travis Scottalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Sully
2015
- #1 song
“What Do You Mean?” by Justin Bieberright behind it: “Can't Feel My Face” (The Weeknd) and “The Hills” (The Weeknd)- Top album
- Beauty Behind the Madness by The Weekndalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
- New games
- Forza Motorsport 6
2014
- #1 song
“All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainorright behind it: “Shake It Off” (Taylor Swift) and “Anaconda” (Nicki Minaj)- In theaters
- The Maze Runner
- New games
- Endless Legend · Trivia Crack
2013
- #1 song
“Roar” by Katy Perryright behind it: “Blurred Lines” (Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell) and “Royals” (Lorde)- Top album
- Yours Truly by Ariana Grandealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Insidious: Chapter 2
- New games
- Angry Birds Star Wars II
2012
- #1 song
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” by Taylor Swiftright behind it: “One More Night” (Maroon 5) and “Whistle” (Flo Rida)- In theaters
- Resident Evil: Retribution
- New games
- Borderlands 2 · Puzzle & Dragons
2011
- #1 song
“Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguileraright behind it: “Someone Like You” (Adele) and “Pumped Up Kicks” (Foster The People)- Top album
- Tha Carter IV by Lil Waynealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- The Lion King
2010
- #1 song
“Teenage Dream” by Katy Perryright behind it: “Love The Way You Lie” (Eminem Featuring Rihanna) and “Dynamite” (Taio Cruz)- In theaters
- The Town
- New games
- King's Quest: Mask of Eternity
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
- I Look to You by Whitney Houstonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
- New games
- Super Star Wars · Kirby Super Star Ultra · MotorStorm: Arctic Edge
2008
- #1 song
“Whatever You Like” by T.I.right behind it: “So What” (P!nk) and “Disturbia” (Rihanna)- Top album
- The Recession by Young Jeezyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Lakeview Terrace
- New games
- Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning
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
- The Brave One
- First aired
- Gossip Girl premieres
- New games
- MySims · World in Conflict · Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
2006
- #1 song
“SexyBack” by Justin Timberlakeright behind it: “London Bridge” (Fergie) and “Buttons” (The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Snoop Dogg)- In theaters
- Gridiron Gang
2005
- #1 song
- “Gold Digger” by Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxxright behind it: “Shake It Off” (Mariah Carey) and “We Belong Together” (Mariah Carey)
- Top album
- Late Registration by Kanye Westalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
- In theaters
- Just like Heaven
- New games
- Animaniacs: The Great Edgar Hunt
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
- Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
2003
- #1 song
“Shake Ya Tailfeather” by Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Leeright behind it: “Baby Boy” (Beyonce Featuring Sean Paul) and “Right Thurr” (Chingy)- Top album
Metamorphosis by Hilary Duffalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Underworld
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
- Hardball
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
- Blue Streak
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
- Rush Hour
1997
- #1 song
“Honey” by Mariah Careyright behind it: “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” (Backstreet Boys) and “You Make Me Wanna...” (Usher)- In theaters
- In & Out
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
- New games
- Secret of Evermore
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 “Endless Love” (Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey)- In theaters
- Timecop
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
- Striking Distance
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
- New games
- Spear of Destiny
1991
- #1 song
“I Adore Mi Amor” by Color Me Baddright behind it: “Good Vibrations” (Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch Featuring Loleatta Holloway) and “Motownphilly” (Boyz II Men)- 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
- Postcards from the Edge
the 1980s
1989
- #1 song
“Girl I'm Gonna Miss You” by Milli Vanilliright behind it: “Heaven” (Warrant) and “If I Could Turn Back Time” (Cher)- Top album
Girl You Know It's True by Milli Vanillialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Sea of Love
1988
- #1 song
“Don't Worry, Be Happy (From "Cocktail")” by Bobby McFerrinright behind it: “Sweet Child O' Mine” (Guns N' Roses) and “I'll Always Love You” (Taylor Dayne)- In theaters
- A Fish Called Wanda
1987
- #1 song
“I Just Can't Stop Loving You” by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrettright behind it: “Didn't We Almost Have It All” (Whitney Houston) and “La Bamba” (Los Lobos)- In theaters
- Fatal Attraction
1986
- #1 song
“Stuck With You” by Huey Lewis & The Newsright behind it: “Dancing On The Ceiling” (Lionel Richie) and “Friends And Lovers” (Carl Anderson & Gloria Loring)- In theaters
- Top Gun
1985
- #1 song
“Money For Nothing” by Dire Straitsright behind it: “Cherish” (Kool & The Gang) and “St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)” (John Parr)- Top album
Brothers in Arms by Dire Straitsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Back to the Future
1984
- #1 song
“Missing You” by John Waiteright behind it: “Let's Go Crazy” (Prince And The Revolution) and “She Bop” (Cyndi Lauper)- Top album
Purple Rain by Princealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Ghostbusters
1983
- #1 song
“Tell Her About It” by Billy Joelright behind it: “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” (Bonnie Tyler) 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: “Queen Of Hearts” (Juice Newton) and “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around” (Stevie Nicks With Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers)- Top album
Tattoo You by The Rolling Stonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia- In theaters
- Continental Divide
1980
- #1 song
“Upside Down” by Diana Rossright behind it: “All Out Of Love” (Air Supply) and “Another One Bites The Dust” (Queen)- In theaters
- The Exterminator
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: “Kiss You All Over” (Exile) and “Hopelessly Devoted To You” (Olivia Newton-John)- In theaters
- Animal House
1977
- #1 song
“Best Of My Love” by The Emotionsright behind it: “Float On” (The Floaters) and “Don't Stop” (Fleetwood Mac)- 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
“Fame” by David Bowieright behind it: “Rhinestone Cowboy” (Glen Campbell) and “At Seventeen” (Janis Ian)- Top album
Between the Lines by Janis Ianalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1974
- #1 song
“Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe” by Barry Whiteright behind it: “Rock Me Gently” (Andy Kim) and “I Honestly Love You” (Olivia Newton-John)- Top album
Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonderalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1973
- #1 song
“Let's Get It On” by Marvin Gayeright behind it: “We're An American Band” (Grand Funk) and “Delta Dawn” (Helen Reddy)- Top album
Brothers and Sisters by The Allman Brothers Bandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1972
- #1 song
“Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me” by Mac Davisright behind it: “Black & White” (Three Dog Night) and “Saturday In The Park” (Chicago)
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
“Ain't No Mountain High Enough” by Diana Rossright behind it: “War” (Edwin Starr) and “Lookin' Out My Back Door/Long As I Can See The Light” (Creedence Clearwater Revival)- Top album
Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revivalalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
the 1960s
1969
- #1 song
“Sugar, Sugar” by The Archiesright behind it: “Honky Tonk Women” (The Rolling Stones) and “Green River” (Creedence Clearwater Revival)- Top album
Blind Faith by Blind Faithalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1968
- #1 song
“Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Rileyright behind it: “People Got To Be Free” (The Rascals) and “Hey Jude” (The Beatles)- Top album
Waiting for the Sun by The Doorsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1967
- #1 song
“The Letter” by The Box Topsright behind it: “Ode To Billie Joe” (Bobbie Gentry) 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
“Cherish” by The Associationright behind it: “You Can't Hurry Love” (The Supremes) 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: “Bread And Butter” (The Newbeats) and “Where Did Our Love Go” (The Supremes)- Top album
A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles / Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
1963
- #1 song
“Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vintonright behind it: “My Boyfriend's Back” (The Angels) 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: “Ramblin' Rose” (Nat King Cole) and “Sheila” (Tommy Roe)
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
“The Twist” by Chubby Checkerright behind it: “My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own” (Connie Francis) and “It's Now Or Never” (Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires)
the late 1950s
1959
- #1 song
“Sleep Walk” by Santo & Johnnyright behind it: “The Three Bells” (The Browns) and “I'm Gonna Get Married” (Lloyd Price)
1958
- #1 song
“Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volaré)” by Domenico Modugnoright behind it: “Bird Dog” (The Everly Brothers) and “It's All In The Game” (Tommy Edwards)
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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