Wikipedia surges, 2026-05-05

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

1. Transmission voie-machine
   Railway cab signaling technology used on high-speed rail~4,456x
   111,394 views
2. Orthohantavirus
   Genus of viruses709x
   166,520 views
3. Cinco de Mayo
   Annual celebration held on May 5255x
   313,093 views
4. R. B. Choudary
   Indian film producer (1949–2026)507x
   116,779 views
5. John Sterling (sportscaster)
   American sportscaster (1938–2026)~638x
   63,171 views
6. Vijay (actor)
   Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 202661x
   519,672 views
7. Met Gala
   Annual fundraising gala held in New York City188x
   136,565 views
8. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
   Leader of the executive branch of the Government of Tamil Nadu105x
   213,416 views
9. John Chayka
   Canadian ice hockey executive (born 1989)334x
   64,450 views
10. Elliott Yamin
    American singer (born 1978)318x
    56,663 views
11. Wu Yize
    Chinese snooker player (born 2003)247x
    52,284 views
12. Battle of Puebla
    Part of the French intervention in Mexico207x
    53,384 views
13. Randy Jackson
    American record executive, television presenter and musician (born 1956)80x
    128,486 views
14. Kellie Pickler
    American country singer (born 1986)140x
    73,074 views
15. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
    Indian political party37x
    199,583 views
16. Taylor Hicks
    American musician140x
    53,639 views
17. Mamata Banerjee
    Chief Minister of West Bengal from 2011 to 202632x
    179,356 views
18. Suvendu Adhikari
    Chief Minister of West Bengal since 202652x
    109,034 views
19. 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
    Indian election12x
    428,438 views
20. Trisha Krishnan
    Indian actress (born 1983)36x
    129,558 views
21. Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
    Unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu34x
    131,125 views
22. S. A. Chandrasekhar
    Indian film director and actor (born 1945)64x
    69,909 views
23. Chief Minister of West Bengal
    Head of the Government of West Bengal49x
    73,133 views
24. M. K. Stalin
    Indian politician (born 1953)32x
    109,466 views
25. Spirit Airlines
    U.S. ultra-low-cost airline (1992–2026)55x
    52,706 views
26. 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election
    Election to the 18th Legislative Assembly of the Indian state of West Bengal7.0x
    358,349 views
27. Democracy Manifest
    1991 Australian viral video34x
    61,210 views
28. Anna Wintour
    British and American media executive (born 1949)20x
    96,248 views
29. Apex (2026 film)
    2026 film by Baltasar Kormákur23x
    59,237 views
30. M.I.A. (rapper)
    British rapper (born 1975)25x
    67,481 views
31. Michael Jackson
    American singer (1958–2009)7.0x
    181,792 views
32. The Odyssey (2026 film)
    2026 film by Christopher Nolan10x
    148,923 views
33. Paula Abdul
    American singer and entertainer (born 1962)24x
    60,410 views
34. The Devil Wears Prada 2
    2026 film by David Frankel9.9x
    116,907 views
35. Eminem
    American rapper (born 1972)13x
    103,091 views
36. Michael (2026 film)
    Biographical film by Antoine Fuqua5.3x
    127,597 views
37. Odyssey
    Epic poem attributed to Homer15x
    73,598 views
38. Connor Storrie
    American actor (born 2000)11x
    94,762 views
39. 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election
    Election in India7.0x
    143,052 views
40. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
    Political party in India16x
    51,204 views
41. Raja Shivaji (film)
    2026 Indian film by Riteish Deshmukh13x
    55,783 views
42. Diego Simeone
    Argentine football manager (born 1970)14x
    50,524 views
43. West Bengal Legislative Assembly
    Indian political body10x
    53,097 views

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