September 28
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent September 28, and then every September 28 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 “Soda Pop” (Saja Boys: Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo & samUIL Lee).
Your September 28
On September 28, 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 September 28, back to 1958
Right behind “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”: “I Had Some Help” (Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen) and “Espresso” (Sabrina Carpenter).
Days Before Rodeo is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- Most read on Wikipedia
Maggie Smith, British actress (1934–2024)died September 27
Right behind “Slime You Out”: “Paint The Town Red” (Doja Cat) and “Snooze” (SZA).
Nostalgia is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- New games
- EA Sports FC 24 · Disney Speedstorm · Fate/Samurai Remnant
Right behind “As It Was”: “Bad Habit” (Steve Lacy) and “I Like You (A Happier Song)” (Post Malone Featuring Doja Cat).
Born Pink is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
- Jeffrey Dahmer, American serial killer (1960–1994)
- New games
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
Right behind “Stay”: “Industry Baby” (Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow) and “Way 2 Sexy” (Drake Featuring Future & Young Thug).
Certified Lover Boy is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Squid Game, South Korean television series (2021–2025)- New games
- New World · Ghostrunner · Chernobylite
Right behind “Dynamite”: “WAP” (Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion) and “Holy” (Justin Bieber Featuring Chance The Rapper).
Folklore is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2020
- In sports
- 2020 Stanley Cup Finals: Dallas Stars
- New games
- Genshin Impact
Right behind “Truth Hurts”: “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello) and “Bad Guy” (Billie Eilish).
Hollywood's Bleeding is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Girls Like You”: “In My Feelings” (Drake) and “Killshot” (Eminem).
Cry Pretty is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2018
- New games
- FIFA 19
Right behind “Look What You Made Me Do”: “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” (Cardi B) and “1-800-273-8255” (Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid).
Life Changes is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2017
- New games
- Total War: Warhammer II
the 2010s
Right behind “Closer”: “Heathens” (twenty one pilots) and “Cold Water” (Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO).
Right behind “The Hills”: “What Do You Mean?” (Justin Bieber) and “Can't Feel My Face” (The Weeknd).
Beauty Behind the Madness is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “All About That Bass”: “Shake It Off” (Taylor Swift) and “Bang Bang” (Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj).
Right behind “Wrecking Ball”: “Roar” (Katy Perry) and “Royals” (Lorde).
Right behind “One More Night”: “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” (Taylor Swift) and “Some Nights” (fun.).
Away from the World is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2012
- New games
- FIFA 13 · StreetPass Mii Plaza · Call of Duty Online
2011
Right behind “Moves Like Jagger”: “Someone Like You” (Adele) and “Pumped Up Kicks” (Foster The People).
Own the Night is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2011
Right behind “Just The Way You Are”: “Love The Way You Lie” (Eminem Featuring Rihanna) and “Only Girl (In The World)” (Rihanna).
A Thousand Suns is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2010
- New games
- FIFA 11 · Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock · Sid Meier's Pirates!
the 2000s
Right behind “I Gotta Feeling”: “Run This Town” (Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West) and “Down” (Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne).
The Blueprint 3 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
- New games
- Arkanoid
Right behind “Whatever You Like”: “So What” (P!nk) and “Love Lockdown” (Kanye West).
Right behind “Stronger”: “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” (Soulja Boy Tell'em) and “The Way I Are” (Timbaland Featuring Keri Hilson).
Graduation is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2007
- New games
- FIFA 08 · Enemy Territory: Quake Wars · Ratatouille
Right behind “SexyBack”: “Money Maker” (Ludacris Featuring Pharrell) and “Too Little Too Late” (JoJo).
FutureSex/LoveSounds is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2006
- New games
- Doom · The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Right behind “Gold Digger”: “Shake It Off” (Mariah Carey) and “Like You” (Bow Wow Featuring Ciara).
Right behind “Goodies”: “Lean Back” (Terror Squad) and “Sunshine” (Lil' Flip Featuring Lea).
Suit is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2004
- New games
- Myst IV: Revelation · Evil Genius · ESPN NBA 2K5
Right behind “Baby Boy”: “Shake Ya Tailfeather” (Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee) and “Right Thurr” (Chingy).
Right behind “Dilemma”: “Gangsta Lovin'” (Eve Featuring Alicia Keys) and “Complicated” (Avril Lavigne).
Right behind “Fallin'”: “I'm Real” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule) and “Where The Party At” (Jagged Edge With Nelly).
Right behind “Music”: “Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)” (98 Degrees) and “Doesn't Really Matter” (Janet).
G.O.A.T. is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2000
- New games
- Super Puzzle Bobble
the 1990s
Right behind “Unpretty”: “She's All I Ever Had” (Ricky Martin) and “Smooth” (Santana Featuring Rob Thomas).
Ruff Ryders' First Lady is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1999
- New games
- Homeworld
Right behind “The First Night”: “I Don't Want To Miss A Thing” (Aerosmith) and “One Week” (Barenaked Ladies).
Right behind “4 Seasons Of Loneliness”: “Honey” (Mariah Carey) and “You Make Me Wanna...” (Usher).
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).
Cracked Rear View is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1995
- New games
- Mario Clash · Demolition Man
Right behind “I'll Make Love To You”: “Endless Love” (Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey) and “All I Wanna Do” (Sheryl Crow).
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 “Humpin' Around” (Bobby Brown).
Right behind “I Adore Mi Amor”: “Good Vibrations” (Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch Featuring Loleatta Holloway) and “Motownphilly” (Boyz II Men).
Right behind “(Can't Live Without Your) Love And Affection”: “Close To You” (Maxi Priest) and “Release Me” (Wilson Phillips).
Step by Step is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1990
- New games
- Mega Man 3 · Tetris · Totally Rad
the 1980s
Right behind “Girl I'm Gonna Miss You”: “Heaven” (Warrant) and “If I Could Turn Back Time” (Cher).
Girl You Know It's True is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Don't Worry, Be Happy (From "Cocktail")”: “Love Bites” (Def Leppard) and “I'll Always Love You” (Taylor Dayne).
Right behind “Didn't We Almost Have It All”: “Here I Go Again” (Whitesnake) and “Lost In Emotion” (Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam).
Bad is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1987
- First aired
- Star Trek: The Next Generation premieres
Right behind “Stuck With You”: “Friends And Lovers” (Carl Anderson & Gloria Loring) and “When I Think Of You” (Janet Jackson).
Dancing on the Ceiling is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Money For Nothing”: “Cherish” (Kool & The Gang) and “Freedom” (Wham!).
Right behind “Let's Go Crazy”: “Missing You” (John Waite) and “Drive” (The Cars).
Right behind “Total Eclipse Of The Heart”: “Tell Her About It” (Billy Joel) and “The Safety Dance” (Men Without Hats).
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”: “All Out Of Love” (Air Supply) and “Upside Down” (Diana Ross).
the 1970s
Right behind “My Sharona”: “Sad Eyes” (Robert John) and “Rise” (Herb Alpert).
In Through the Out Door is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Kiss You All Over”: “Boogie Oogie Oogie” (A Taste Of Honey) and “Hopelessly Devoted To You” (Olivia Newton-John).
Right behind “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band”: “Keep It Comin' Love” (KC And The Sunshine Band) and “Don't Stop” (Fleetwood Mac).
Right behind “Play That Funky Music”: “I'd Really Love To See You Tonight” (England Dan & John Ford Coley) and “A Fifth Of Beethoven” (Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band).
Right behind “Fame”: “I'm Sorry” (John Denver) and “Rhinestone Cowboy” (Glen Campbell).
Right behind “Rock Me Gently”: “I Honestly Love You” (Olivia Newton-John) and “Nothing From Nothing” (Billy Preston).
1973
Right behind “We're An American Band”: “Let's Get It On” (Marvin Gaye) and “Half-Breed” (Cher).
Brothers and Sisters is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me”: “Black & White” (Three Dog Night) and “Saturday In The Park” (Chicago).
1971
Right behind “Maggie May/Reason To Believe”: “Go Away Little Girl” (Donny Osmond) and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” (Joan Baez).
Every Picture Tells a Story is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
1970
Right behind “Ain't No Mountain High Enough”: “Lookin' Out My Back Door/Long As I Can See The Light” (Creedence Clearwater Revival) 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 “People Got To Be Free” (The Rascals).
Time Peace: The Rascals' Greatest Hits is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “The Letter”: “Ode To Billie Joe” (Bobbie Gentry) and “Never My Love” (The Association).
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Cherish”: “You Can't Hurry Love” (The Supremes) and “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep” (The Temptations).
Right behind “Hang On Sloopy”: “Eve Of Destruction” (Barry McGuire) and “Yesterday” (The Beatles).
1964
Right behind “Oh, Pretty Woman”: “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” (Manfred Mann) and “Bread And Butter” (The Newbeats).
Right behind “Blue Velvet”: “Sally, Go 'round The Roses” (The Jaynetts) and “Be My Baby” (The Ronettes).
Right behind “Sherry”: “Ramblin' Rose” (Nat King Cole) and “Green Onions” (Booker T. & The MG's).
1961
Right behind “Take Good Care Of My Baby”: “The Mountain's High” (Dick and DeeDee) and “Crying” (Roy Orbison).
1960
Right behind “My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own”: “Chain Gang” (Sam Cooke) and “Mr. Custer” (Larry Verne).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “Sleep Walk”: “Mack The Knife” (Bobby Darin) and “The Three Bells” (The Browns).
1958
Right behind “It's All In The Game”: “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volaré)” (Domenico Modugno) 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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