Looking back at the biggest hit singles of every year, dating to the Hot 100's 1958 launch. By Xander Zellner Billboard has been publishing weekly rankings in one form or another for over a century.

Foot Tapper was the last of their number one hits, peaking in April 1963. The following month, The Beatles had the first of their 17 UK number one hits with From Me to You. It marked a transition ...