Wikipedia surges, 2026-05-09

52 articles read far above their own normal on 2026-05-09, ranked by how far each rose.

1. Orthohantavirus
   Genus of viruses781x
   185,557 views
2. The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim
   2021 South Korean streaming television series~2,704x
   102,740 views
3. Avilley
   Commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France~100,017x
   100,017 views
4. Bobby Cox
   American baseball player and manager (1941–2026)331x
   96,960 views
5. Suvendu Adhikari
   Chief Minister of West Bengal since 2026100x
   250,096 views
6. Quipu
   Andean record-keeping system using knotted cords254x
   114,469 views
7. Agnimitra Paul
   Indian fashion designer and politician326x
   75,492 views
8. David Attenborough
   English broadcaster and natural historian (born 1926)43x
   463,431 views
9. Backlash (2026)
   WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming event77x
   206,683 views
10. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
    Leader of the executive branch of the Government of Tamil Nadu72x
    158,777 views
11. Betty Broderick
    American murderer (1947–2026)86x
    128,427 views
12. Legends (2026 TV series)
    British television series126x
    80,281 views
13. 2026 United Kingdom local elections
    48x
    189,292 views
14. Mortal Kombat II (film)
    2026 film by Simon McQuoid29x
    180,291 views
15. Murder of Kristin Smart
    1996 murder in California, United States110x
    67,117 views
16. Mick Hucknall
    English singer and songwriter (born 1960)86x
    80,202 views
17. Maria Antonia of Austria
    Electress of Bavaria from 1685 to 1692121x
    55,098 views
18. Government of West Bengal
    131x
    50,274 views
19. Chief Minister of West Bengal
    Head of the Government of West Bengal62x
    97,203 views
20. Rajendra Arlekar
    Governor of Kerala and Tamil Nadu115x
    50,248 views
21. Remarkably Bright Creatures (film)
    2026 film by Olivia Newman64x
    83,819 views
22. Vijay (actor)
    Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 202625x
    211,152 views
23. Josh Hokit
    American mixed martial artist (born 1997)63x
    73,727 views
24. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
    Indian political party73x
    56,979 views
25. Wade Wilson (criminal)
    American murderer (born 1994)26x
    136,781 views
26. 2026 Scottish Parliament election
    General election held in Scotland on 7 May 202634x
    91,669 views
27. Fabio Wardley
    British boxer (born 1994)40x
    73,274 views
28. Ted Turner
    American media mogul (1938–2026)34x
    84,043 views
29. Apex (2026 film)
    2026 film by Baltasar Kormákur25x
    72,560 views
30. John Attenborough
    English motor industry executive (1928–2012)48x
    54,802 views
31. Richard Attenborough
    English actor and film director (1923–2014)25x
    106,825 views
32. ShinyHunters
    Black-hat criminal hacker group47x
    51,236 views
33. Mother's Day
    Celebration honouring mothers28x
    84,329 views
34. Reform UK
    Political party in the United Kingdom22x
    99,605 views
35. UFC 328
    Mixed martial arts event in 202623x
    94,320 views
36. Michael Jackson
    American singer (1958–2009)5.5x
    195,118 views
37. Swapped
    2026 film by Nathan Greno32x
    57,777 views
38. 2026 Senedd election
    General election held in Wales on 7 May 202628x
    57,241 views
39. Daniel Dubois
    British boxer (born 1997)28x
    57,220 views
40. Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
    Unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu18x
    77,249 views
41. Nigel Farage
    British politician and broadcaster (born 1964)21x
    72,100 views
42. Spencer Pratt
    American television personality (born 1983)20x
    64,784 views
43. Michael (2026 film)
    Biographical film by Antoine Fuqua4.6x
    128,199 views
44. The Devil Wears Prada 2
    2026 film by David Frankel7.7x
    101,130 views
45. Sean Strickland
    American mixed martial artist (born 1991)19x
    52,621 views
46. Khamzat Chimaev
    Russian-Emirati mixed martial artist (born 1994)16x
    59,954 views
47. Mamata Banerjee
    Chief Minister of West Bengal from 2011 to 202612x
    70,367 views
48. The Sheep Detectives
    2026 film by Kyle Balda14x
    64,133 views
49. Sally Field
    American actress (born 1946)13x
    66,354 views
50. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
    Indian political party11x
    63,863 views
51. Mortal Kombat (2021 film)
    2021 film by Simon McQuoid15x
    52,059 views
52. 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
    Indian election3.2x
    122,107 views

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