The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, directed by Andrew Adamson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. Ladies Of Liberty by Cokie Roberts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Lizzy Greene. In that special week people in US were listening to In Da Club by 50 Cent. Written in Blood, directed by John Terlesky, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2003. The Devil In The White City by Erik Larson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 2003.

Famous people born on this day include Erifilly Hionos. In UK Unchained Melody by Gareth Gates was in the top 5 hits. Roger Dodger, directed by Dylan Kidd, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2002. Sea Glass by Anita Shreve was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 2002.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Christian Akridge. In that special week people in US were listening to Maria, Maria by Santana. Chal Mere Bhai, directed by David Dhawan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Fair Ball by Bob Costas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Olivia DeJonge. In that special week people in US were listening to Too Close by Next. Matter of Trust, directed by Joey Travolta, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Here on Earth by Alice Hoffman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Jake Foushee. In that special week people in US were listening to Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy. Lost Paradise, directed by Yoshimitsu Morita, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Naked by David Sedaris was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Sydney Imbeau. In UK Return Of The Mack by Mark Morrison was in the top 5 hits. The Great White Hype, directed by Reginald Hudlin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. In Contempt by Christopher Darden with Jess Walter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Kenny Holland. In that special week people in US were listening to This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan. Carrington, directed by Christopher Hampton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. The Book Of Virtues by William J. Bennett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Wahlid Mohammad. In that special week people in US were listening to Bump N' Grind by R. Kelly. Shrunken Heads, directed by Richard Elfman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. The Alienist by Caleb Carr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Jean-Christophe Bahebeck. In that special week people in US were listening to Freak Me by Silk. Full Contact, directed by Rick Jacobson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Preparing For The Twenty-First Century by Paul Kennedy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Hani (singer). In UK Deeply Dippy by Right Said Fred was in the top 5 hits. Map of the Human Heart, directed by Vincent Ward, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Den Of Thieves by James B. Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Marcus Stroman. In that special week people in US were listening to Baby Baby by Amy Grant. F/X2, directed by Richard Franklin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Novel by James A. Michener was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Caitlin Stasey. In UK Vogue by Madonna was in the top 5 hits. Class of 1999, directed by Mark L. Lester, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Bitter Sweet by LaVyrle Spencer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Tim Urban (American Idol). In UK Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue was in the top 5 hits. The Unbelievable Truth, directed by Hal Hartley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Billy Bathgate by E. L. Doctorow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Anushka Sharma. In UK With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey was in the top 5 hits. Waaris, directed by Ravindra Peepat, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Under The Eye Of The Clock by Christopher Nolan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Shahar Peer. In that special week people in US were listening to I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin. Hot Pursuit, directed by Steven Lisberger, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Boone by T. Boone Pickens Jr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Mamadou Samassa. In UK A Different Corner by George Michael was in the top 5 hits. Killer Party, directed by William Fruet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Joanna'S Husband And David'S Wife by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Drew Sidora. In that special week people in US were listening to We Are The World by USA for Africa. Aar Paar, directed by Shakti Samanta, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Glitz by Elmore Leonard was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Martina Guiggi. In UK Hello by Lionel Richie was in the top 5 hits. Breakin', directed by Joel Silberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Smart Women by Judy Blume was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Alain Bernard. In UK True by Spandau Ballet was in the top 5 hits. All in Good Taste, directed by Anthony Kramreither, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Dr. Abravanel'S Body Type Diet And Lifetime Nutrition Plan by Elliot D. Abravanel and Elizabeth A. King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Aliaksandr Hleb. In UK Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz was in the top 5 hits. Circle of Two, directed by Jules Dassin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Crisis Investing by Douglas R. Casey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Zaz (singer). In UK Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners was in the top 5 hits. On the Nickel, directed by Ralph Waite, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Smiley'S People by John le Carré was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Pauli Rantasalmi. In UK Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel was in the top 5 hits. The Tin Drum, directed by Volker Schlöndorff, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Isabelle Vitari. In that special week people in US were listening to Night Fever by Bee Gees. Trishul, directed by Yash Chopra, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Vera Lischka. In that special week people in US were listening to Southern Nights by Glen Campbell. The Picture Show Man, directed by John Power, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Gamesman by Michael Maccoby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Violante Placido. In that special week people in US were listening to Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor. Montana Trap, directed by Peter Schamoni, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Marc-Vivien Foé. In UK Bye Bye Baby by Bay City Rollers was in the top 5 hits. The Day of the Locust, directed by John Schlesinger, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. The Promise Of Joy by Allen Drury was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Tina Atkins-Campbell. In UK Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks was in the top 5 hits. The Secret Life Of Plants by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Rebecca Hampton. In that special week people in US were listening to Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn. O Lucky Man!, directed by Lindsay Anderson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three by John Godey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Julie Benz. In UK Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard was in the top 5 hits. We Won't Grow Old Together, directed by Maurice Pialat, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Pasquale Gravina. In that special week people in US were listening to ABC by The Jackson 5. Taste the Blood of Dracula, directed by Peter Sasdy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. A Beggar In Jerusalem by Elie Wiesel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Wes Anderson. In that special week people in US were listening to Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension. Hell Commandos, directed by José Luis Merino, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Kelly Bensimon. In UK What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong was in the top 5 hits. The Odd Couple, directed by Gene Saks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Tim McGraw. In that special week people in US were listening to Somethin' Stupid by Nancy Sinatra. Five Golden Dragons, directed by Jeremy Summers, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Tales Of Manhattan by Louis Auchincloss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Anne Fletcher. In UK Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann was in the top 5 hits. Modesty Blaise, directed by Joseph Losey, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Up The Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Bourlem Guerdjou. In that special week people in US were listening to Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter by Herman's Hermits. Synanon, directed by Richard Quine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. The Founding Father by Richard J. Whalen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1965.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include James Marsh. In that special week people in US were listening to I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March. The Whole Truth And Nothing But by Hedda Hopper was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Owen Paul. In that special week people in US were listening to Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley. Maid for Murder, directed by Robert Asher, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Marilyn Milian. In that special week people in US were listening to Runaway by Del Shannon. Parrish, directed by Delmer Daves, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Heaven Has No Favorites by Erich Maria Remarque was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Steve Cauthen. In that special week people in US were listening to Stuck On You by Elvis Presley. I Kid You Not by Jack Paar was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Yasmina Reza. In UK Side Saddle by Russ Conway was in the top 5 hits. The 400 Blows, directed by François Truffaut, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Cecilia Peck. In UK Whole Lotta Woman by Marvin Rainwater was in the top 5 hits. The Sheepman, directed by George Marshall, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Great Democracies by Winston S. Churchill was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Julie Pietri. In that special week people in US were listening to All Shook Up by Elvis Presley. Saint Joan, directed by Otto Preminger, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. Arthritis And Common Sense by Dale Alexander was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Françoise Laborde. In UK She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell was in the top 5 hits. Cry of the Hunted, directed by Joseph H. Lewis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. East of Eden by John Steinbeck was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Richard Baquié. The Overcoat, directed by Alberto Lattuada, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. I Led 3 Lives by Herbert A. Philbrick was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 01 May 1952.