Wikipedia surges, 2026-05-08

41 articles read far above their own normal on 2026-05-08, ranked by how far each rose.

1. Orthohantavirus
   Genus of viruses1,246x
   296,006 views
2. Harold William Henry
   American Catholic missionary and bishop~105,290x
   105,290 views
3. ShinyHunters
   Black-hat criminal hacker group278x
   295,250 views
4. David Attenborough
   English broadcaster and natural historian (born 1926)76x
   788,980 views
5. Joni Lamb
   American television evangelist (1960–2026)510x
   92,284 views
6. Álex Jiménez (footballer, born 2005)
   Spanish footballer (born 2005)512x
   83,755 views
7. Maria Antonia of Austria
   Electress of Bavaria from 1685 to 1692283x
   128,162 views
8. 2026 United Kingdom local elections
   94x
   361,227 views
9. Suvendu Adhikari
   Chief Minister of West Bengal since 202680x
   195,236 views
10. Mortal Kombat II (film)
    2026 film by Simon McQuoid42x
    203,695 views
11. 2026 Scottish Parliament election
    General election held in Scotland on 7 May 202659x
    158,449 views
12. 2026 Senedd election
    General election held in Wales on 7 May 202664x
    126,670 views
13. John Attenborough
    English motor industry executive (1928–2012)83x
    92,023 views
14. Reform UK
    Political party in the United Kingdom39x
    172,549 views
15. Richard Attenborough
    English actor and film director (1923–2014)39x
    166,762 views
16. Ted Turner
    American media mogul (1938–2026)49x
    119,524 views
17. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
    Indian political party81x
    62,042 views
18. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
    Leader of the executive branch of the Government of Tamil Nadu48x
    101,012 views
19. Ötzi
    Natural mummy of a man60x
    82,424 views
20. Legends (2026 TV series)
    British television series87x
    54,799 views
21. Chief Minister of West Bengal
    Head of the Government of West Bengal53x
    82,092 views
22. Spencer Pratt
    American television personality (born 1983)35x
    109,547 views
23. Vijay (actor)
    Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 202620x
    169,833 views
24. Plaid Cymru
    Welsh nationalist political party54x
    56,711 views
25. Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
    Unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu24x
    99,036 views
26. Bonnie Tyler
    Welsh singer (1951–2026)43x
    52,761 views
27. Wade Wilson (criminal)
    American murderer (born 1994)21x
    109,490 views
28. Nigel Farage
    British politician and broadcaster (born 1964)25x
    85,985 views
29. Apex (2026 film)
    2026 film by Baltasar Kormákur21x
    60,127 views
30. MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak
    2026 outbreak on cruise ship4.4x
    149,811 views
31. Michael Jackson
    American singer (1958–2009)4.9x
    155,797 views
32. 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
    Indian election5.3x
    199,082 views
33. Sean Strickland
    American mixed martial artist (born 1991)19x
    53,247 views
34. Next United Kingdom general election
    14x
    67,678 views
35. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
    Indian political party12x
    69,365 views
36. Michael (2026 film)
    Biographical film by Antoine Fuqua3.9x
    106,181 views
37. Khamzat Chimaev
    Russian-Emirati mixed martial artist (born 1994)15x
    56,049 views
38. Mamata Banerjee
    Chief Minister of West Bengal from 2011 to 202611x
    65,779 views
39. Sally Field
    American actress (born 1946)12x
    62,330 views
40. Zack Polanski
    British politician (born 1982)11x
    62,940 views
41. The Sheep Detectives
    2026 film by Kyle Balda11x
    50,723 views

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