Wikipedia surges, 2026-05-04

69 articles read far above their own normal on 2026-05-04, ranked by how far each rose.

1. John Sterling (sportscaster)
   American sportscaster (1938–2026)~1,203x
   116,727 views
2. Orthohantavirus
   Genus of viruses687x
   161,444 views
3. Constance, Duchess of Wodzisław
   Polish princess (died 1351)~51,348x
   102,695 views
4. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
   Indian political party136x
   705,766 views
5. Vijay (actor)
   Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 202695x
   803,367 views
6. V. S. Babu
   Indian politician745x
   100,631 views
7. Wu Yize
   Chinese snooker player (born 2003)564x
   105,830 views
8. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
   Leader of the executive branch of the Government of Tamil Nadu175x
   355,217 views
9. All India N. R. Congress
   Political party in Puducherry, India687x
   69,394 views
10. John Chayka
    Canadian ice hockey executive (born 1989)477x
    88,516 views
11. 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
    Indian election32x
    1,152,883 views
12. United Democratic Front (Kerala)
    Congress-led alliance in Kerala, India185x
    198,503 views
13. 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election
    Election to the 18th Legislative Assembly of the Indian state of West Bengal25x
    1,275,727 views
14. Shaun Murphy
    English snooker player (born 1982)266x
    107,458 views
15. Star Wars Day
    Informal commemorative holiday on May 4317x
    71,247 views
16. Jesse Derry
    English footballer (born 2007)378x
    53,439 views
17. Mamata Banerjee
    Chief Minister of West Bengal from 2011 to 202659x
    309,067 views
18. Suvendu Adhikari
    Chief Minister of West Bengal since 202694x
    191,373 views
19. Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
    Unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu66x
    250,790 views
20. Bhabanipur, West Bengal Assembly constituency
    Legislative Assembly constituency in West Bengal, India77x
    172,326 views
21. Rudy Giuliani
    American attorney and politician (born 1944)83x
    158,445 views
22. S. A. Chandrasekhar
    Indian film director and actor (born 1945)106x
    115,592 views
23. Spirit Airlines
    U.S. ultra-low-cost airline (1992–2026)105x
    101,211 views
24. M. K. Stalin
    Indian politician (born 1953)53x
    179,463 views
25. Chief Minister of West Bengal
    Head of the Government of West Bengal80x
    116,993 views
26. Amou Haji
    Iranian eccentric (1928–2022)172x
    50,158 views
27. Trisha Krishnan
    Indian actress (born 1983)47x
    171,220 views
28. Mark Wilkerson
    American musician143x
    50,359 views
29. Shoba Chandrasekhar
    Indian playback singer (born 1948)96x
    58,257 views
30. 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election
    Election in India16x
    325,838 views
31. Kolathur Assembly constituency
    State Legislative Assembly Constituency in Tamil Nadu82x
    61,257 views
32. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
    Indian political party40x
    109,663 views
33. 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election
    Indian state election28x
    156,242 views
34. West Bengal Legislative Assembly
    Indian political body29x
    150,447 views
35. 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election
    Indian state election19x
    216,176 views
36. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
    Political party in India37x
    113,364 views
37. AIADMK-led Alliance
    Indian political alliance58x
    63,670 views
38. The Devil Wears Prada 2
    2026 film by David Frankel17x
    185,466 views
39. N. Anand
    Indian politician (born 1964)57x
    62,107 views
40. Apex (2026 film)
    2026 film by Baltasar Kormákur36x
    81,604 views
41. Abhishek Banerjee (politician)
    Indian politician (born 1987)48x
    62,925 views
42. Election Commission of India
    Election regulatory body of India44x
    68,265 views
43. Michael Jackson
    American singer (1958–2009)9.5x
    240,356 views
44. 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
    Indian election17x
    164,440 views
45. 2011 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election
    Indian state election41x
    66,509 views
46. 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly election
    13x
    194,983 views
47. M.I.A. (rapper)
    British rapper (born 1975)31x
    80,212 views
48. Cinco de Mayo
    Annual celebration held on May 543x
    51,539 views
49. Michael (2026 film)
    Biographical film by Antoine Fuqua7.0x
    167,970 views
50. Udhayanidhi Stalin
    Indian politician and former film personality32x
    60,341 views
51. Kerala Legislative Assembly
    Unicameral state legislature of Kerala, India26x
    69,664 views
52. Saayoni Ghosh
    Indian actress, singer, politician34x
    52,968 views
53. Trinamool Congress
    Political party in India24x
    70,661 views
54. 2026 Puducherry Legislative Assembly election
    Election to the legislative assembly of Puducherry18x
    92,058 views
55. Joe Jackson (talent manager)
    American talent manager and patriarch of the Jackson family (1928–2018)19x
    55,657 views
56. M. G. Ramachandran
    Indian actor and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (1917–1987)26x
    57,855 views
57. Benji Madden
    American guitarist (born 1979)21x
    63,791 views
58. Pinarayi Vijayan
    Indian politician (born 1945)26x
    51,587 views
59. Katherine Jackson
    Matriarch of Jackson entertainment family (born 1930)15x
    67,562 views
60. Cameron Diaz
    American actress (born 1972)13x
    96,463 views
61. Raja Shivaji (film)
    2026 Indian film by Riteish Deshmukh17x
    68,708 views
62. The Devil Wears Prada (film)
    2006 film by David Frankel12x
    104,515 views
63. M. Karunanidhi
    Indian writer and politician (1924–2018)24x
    53,508 views
64. Anna Wintour
    British and American media executive (born 1949)16x
    76,647 views
65. 2021 Assam Legislative Assembly election
    Indian state election22x
    53,006 views
66. Jackson family
    American family of entertainers12x
    55,952 views
67. Bharatiya Janata Party
    Political party in India12x
    73,990 views
68. Hokum (film)
    2026 film by Damian McCarthy15x
    52,264 views
69. Debbie Rowe
    Second wife of Michael Jackson (born 1958)11x
    55,827 views

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