September 3
on this day, year by year
Here is the most recent September 3, and then every September 3 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 “What I Want” (Morgan Wallen Featuring Tate McRae).
Your September 3
On September 3, 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 3, back to 1958
Right behind “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”: “Taste” (Sabrina Carpenter) and “Please Please Please” (Sabrina Carpenter).
Short n' Sweet is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2024
- New games
- The Casting of Frank Stone
Right behind “I Remember Everything”: “Fast Car” (Luke Combs) and “Paint The Town Red” (Doja Cat).
Zach Bryan is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2023
- Most read on Wikipedia
Jimmy Buffett, American singer-songwriter (1946–2023)died September 1
2022
Right behind “As It Was”: “About Damn Time” (Lizzo) and “Bad Habit” (Steve Lacy).
Un Verano Sin Ti is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2022
- Most read on Wikipedia
Serena Williams, American tennis player (born 1981)
Right behind “Stay”: “Bad Habits” (Ed Sheeran) and “Good 4 U” (Olivia Rodrigo).
Sour is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2021
- Most read on Wikipedia
Sidharth Shukla, Indian actor and model (1980–2021)died September 2- New games
- The Medium · Bravely Default II
Right behind “Dynamite”: “WAP” (Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion) and “Laugh Now Cry Later” (Drake Featuring Lil Durk).
Folklore is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2020
- New games
- Ultrakill · Spellbreak · WRC 9
Right behind “Truth Hurts”: “Senorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello) and “Bad Guy” (Billie Eilish).
Lover is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2019
- New games
- Torchlight II · Children of Morta
Right behind “In My Feelings”: “Girls Like You” (Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B) and “I Like It” (Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin).
Love Yourself: Answer is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Despacito”: “Wild Thoughts” (DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller) and “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” (Cardi B).
the 2010s
Right behind “Closer”: “Cheap Thrills” (Sia Featuring Sean Paul) and “Cold Water” (Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO).
Suicide Squad: The Album is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2016
- New games
- Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Right behind “Cheerleader”: “Can't Feel My Face” (The Weeknd) and “Watch Me” (Silento).
Kill the Lights is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2015
- New games
- Kingdom Hearts χ
2014
Right behind “Shake It Off”: “Anaconda” (Nicki Minaj) and “All About That Bass” (Meghan Trainor).
Blacc Hollywood is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2014
- New games
- Total War: Rome II
Right behind “Blurred Lines”: “Roar” (Katy Perry) and “We Can't Stop” (Miley Cyrus).
Crash My Party is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2013
- New games
- Rayman Legends · Total War: Rome II · Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
Right behind “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”: “Whistle” (Flo Rida) and “Lights” (Ellie Goulding).
2011
Right behind “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)”: “Party Rock Anthem” (LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock) and “She Will” (Lil Wayne Featuring Drake).
Right behind “Love The Way You Lie”: “Dynamite” (Taio Cruz) and “Teenage Dream” (Katy Perry).
Recovery is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2010
- New games
- Metroid: Other M · Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X 2
the 2000s
Right behind “I Gotta Feeling”: “Party In The U.S.A.” (Miley Cyrus) and “Down” (Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne).
Keep on Loving You is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2009
2008
Right behind “Whatever You Like”: “Disturbia” (Rihanna) and “Forever” (Chris Brown).
A Little Bit Longer is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 2008
- First aired
- Sons of Anarchy premieres
Right behind “Big Girls Don't Cry”: “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” (Soulja Boy Tell'em) and “Stronger” (Kanye West).
High School Musical 2 is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “SexyBack”: “London Bridge” (Fergie) and “(When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me” (Sean Paul Feat. Keyshia Cole).
Right behind “We Belong Together”: “Don't Cha” (The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Busta Rhymes) and “Pon de Replay” (Rihanna).
Right behind “Lean Back”: “Sunshine” (Lil' Flip Featuring Lea) and “Goodies” (Ciara Featuring Petey Pablo).
Now 16 is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 2004
- New games
- Conflict: Vietnam · Shellshock: Nam '67 · Second Sight
Right behind “Shake Ya Tailfeather”: “Crazy In Love” (Beyonce Featuring Jay Z) and “Right Thurr” (Chingy).
The Neptunes Present... Clones is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Dilemma”: “Complicated” (Avril Lavigne) and “Hot In Herre” (Nelly).
Right behind “I'm Real”: “Fallin'” (Alicia Keys) and “Someone To Call My Lover” (Janet).
Right behind “Doesn't Really Matter”: “Music” (Madonna) and “Jumpin', Jumpin'” (Destiny's Child).
the 1990s
1999
Right behind “Bailamos”: “Genie In A Bottle” (Christina Aguilera) and “Summer Girls” (LFO).
Millennium is also on Spotify, YouTube.
more from 1999
- New games
- Bangai-O
Right behind “I Don't Want To Miss A Thing”: “The First Night” (Monica) and “Crush” (Jennifer Paige).
Follow the Leader is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1998
- New games
- Metal Gear Solid · Lineage · The House of the Dead
Right behind “Mo Money Mo Problems”: “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” (Backstreet Boys) and “I'll Be Missing You” (Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112).
Right behind “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)”: “I Love You Always Forever” (Donna Lewis) and “Twisted” (Keith Sweat).
Right behind “Gangsta's Paradise (From "Dangerous Minds")”: “You Are Not Alone” (Michael Jackson) and “Kiss From A Rose” (Seal).
Right behind “I'll Make Love To You”: “Stay (I Missed You) (From "Reality Bites")” (Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories) and “Wild Night” (John Mellencamp With Me'Shell Ndegeocello).
Right behind “Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver")”: “Dreamlover” (Mariah Carey) and “Whoomp! (There It Is)” (Tag Team).
River of Dreams is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1993
- New games
- Sunset Riders
Right behind “End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")”: “Baby-Baby-Baby” (TLC) and “November Rain” (Guns N' Roses).
Right behind “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”: “The Promise Of A New Day” (Paula Abdul) and “Motownphilly” (Boyz II Men).
Right behind “Blaze Of Glory (From "Young Guns II")”: “Release Me” (Wilson Phillips) and “Do Me!” (Bell Biv DeVoe).
the 1980s
Right behind “Hangin' Tough”: “Cold Hearted” (Paula Abdul) and “Don't Wanna Lose You” (Gloria Estefan).
1988
Right behind “Monkey”: “Sweet Child O' Mine” (Guns N' Roses) and “Simply Irresistible” (Robert Palmer).
Right behind “La Bamba”: “I Just Can't Stop Loving You” (Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett) and “Who's That Girl” (Madonna).
Right behind “Venus”: “Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From "Top Gun")” (Berlin) and “Higher Love” (Steve Winwood).
True Blue is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
more from 1986
- New games
- Alpha Mission
1985
Right behind “St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)”: “The Power Of Love” (Huey Lewis & The News) and “We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” (Tina Turner).
Right behind “What's Love Got To Do With It”: “Missing You” (John Waite) and “She Bop” (Cyndi Lauper).
Right behind “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)”: “Maniac” (Michael Sembello) and “Every Breath You Take” (The Police).
Right behind “Abracadabra”: “Eye Of The Tiger” (Survivor) and “Hard To Say I'm Sorry” (Chicago).
1981
Right behind “Endless Love”: “Slow Hand” (The Pointer Sisters) and “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around” (Stevie Nicks With Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers).
1980
Right behind “Upside Down”: “Sailing” (Christopher Cross) and “Emotional Rescue” (The Rolling Stones).
the 1970s
Right behind “My Sharona”: “Good Times” (Chic) and “After The Love Has Gone” (Earth, Wind & Fire).
Right behind “Boogie Oogie Oogie”: “Three Times A Lady” (Commodores) and “Hot Blooded” (Foreigner).
Right behind “Best Of My Love”: “I Just Want To Be Your Everything” (Andy Gibb) and “(your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher” (Rita Coolidge).
Right behind “You Should Be Dancing”: “You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” (Lou Rawls) and “Let 'em In” (Wings).
Right behind “Rhinestone Cowboy”: “Fallin' In Love” (Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds) and “Get Down Tonight” (KC And The Sunshine Band).
1974
Right behind “(You're) Having My Baby”: “I Shot The Sheriff” (Eric Clapton) and “Tell Me Something Good” (Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan).
Right behind “Let's Get It On”: “Brother Louie” (Stories) and “Delta Dawn” (Helen Reddy).
Brothers and Sisters is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Alone Again (Naturally)”: “Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)” (The Hollies) and “I'm Still In Love With You” (Al Green).
Right behind “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey”: “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” (Bee Gees) and “Smiling Faces Sometimes” (The Undisputed Truth).
Right behind “War”: “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” (Diana Ross) and “Make It With You” (Bread).
the 1960s
Right behind “Honky Tonk Women”: “A Boy Named Sue” (Johnny Cash) and “Sugar, Sugar” (The Archies).
Johnny Cash at San Quentin is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “People Got To Be Free”: “Born To Be Wild” (Steppenwolf) and “Light My Fire” (Jose Feliciano).
1967
Right behind “Ode To Billie Joe”: “Reflections” (Diana Ross & The Supremes) and “Come Back When You Grow Up” (Bobby Vee And The Strangers).
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia.
Right behind “Sunshine Superman”: “Summer In The City” (The Lovin' Spoonful) and “See You In September” (The Happenings).
Right behind “Help!”: “Like A Rolling Stone” (Bob Dylan) and “California Girls” (The Beach Boys).
1964
Right behind “House Of The Rising Sun”: “Where Did Our Love Go” (The Supremes) and “Everybody Loves Somebody” (Dean Martin).
Right behind “My Boyfriend's Back”: “Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)” (Allan Sherman) and “If I Had A Hammer” (Trini Lopez).
1962
Right behind “Sheila”: “You Don't Know Me” (Ray Charles) and “The Loco-Motion” (Little Eva).
1961
Right behind “Michael”: “Wooden Heart” (Joe Dowell) and “Tossin' And Turnin'” (Bobby Lewis).
Right behind “It's Now Or Never”: “The Twist” (Chubby Checker) and “Walk -- Don't Run” (The Ventures).
the late 1950s
1959
Right behind “The Three Bells”: “Sleep Walk” (Santo & Johnny) and “Sea Of Love” (Phil Phillips With The Twilights).
1958
Right behind “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volaré)”: “Little Star” (The Elegants) 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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