The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Lollipop by Lil Wayne. Vicky Cristina Barcelona, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Yum Soda. In UK Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7 was in the top 5 hits. CQ, directed by Roman Coppola, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. Death In Holy Orders by P. D. James was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 2001.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). In UK Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) by Oxide & Neutrino was in the top 5 hits. Battlefield Earth, directed by Roger Christian, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Luqman Podolski. In that special week people in US were listening to Too Close by Next. Happiness, directed by Todd Solondz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1998.

Famous people born on this day include BamBam (singer). In that special week people in US were listening to Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G.. Afterglow, directed by Alan Rudolph, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Personal History by Katharine Graham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Connor Hutcherson. In UK Fastlove by George Michael was in the top 5 hits. The Van, directed by Stephen Frears, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Neanderthal by John Darnton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Yook Sungjae. In that special week people in US were listening to This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan. The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain, directed by Christopher Monger, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Sisters by Sharon J. Wohlmuth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Brittany Cherry. In UK Come On You Reds by Manchester United Football Squad was in the top 5 hits. Trading Mom, directed by Tia Brelis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. The Courtship Of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Tao (Exo-M). In UK Five Live (EP) by George Michael & Queen With Lisa Stansfield was in the top 5 hits. Excessive Force, directed by Jon Hess, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Charms For The Easy Life by Kaye Gibbons was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Sunmi . In UK Deeply Dippy by Right Said Fred was in the top 5 hits. Benny's Video, directed by Michael Haneke, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Reinventing Government by David Osborne and Ted Gaebler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Farruko . In that special week people in US were listening to Baby Baby by Amy Grant. Robin Hood, directed by John Irvin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Moving Pictures by Ali MacGraw was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Kay Panabaker. In that special week people in US were listening to Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor. Far Out Man, directed by Tommy Chong, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Means Of Ascent by Robert A. Caro was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Allison Pineau. In that special week people in US were listening to Like A Prayer by Madonna. Society, directed by Brian Yuzna, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Alireza Haghighi. In that special week people in US were listening to Wishing Well by Terence Trent D'Arby. Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, directed by John Carl Buechler, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Rock Star by Jackie Collins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1988.

Famous people born on this day include H2O Delirious. In UK La Isla Bonita by Madonna was in the top 5 hits. Dirty Dancing, directed by Emile Ardolino, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Fatherhood by Bill Cosby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Amandine Leynaud. In UK A Different Corner by George Michael was in the top 5 hits. Top Gun, directed by Tony Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Seasons Of The Heart by Cynthia Freeman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Lily Allen. In that special week people in US were listening to We Are The World by USA for Africa. Pale Rider, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Inside, Outside by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Saulius Mikoliūnas. In that special week people in US were listening to Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) by Phil Collins. The Natural, directed by Barry Levinson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Mafia Princess by Antoinette Giancana and Thomas C. Renner was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Tina Maze. In UK True by Spandau Ballet was in the top 5 hits. Mausoleum, directed by Michael Dugan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Lorie (singer). In UK Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder was in the top 5 hits. The Return of Martin Guerre, directed by Daniel Vigne, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. What Every Woman Should Know About Men by Joyce Brothers was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1982.

Famous people born on this day include L'Algérino . In UK Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz was in the top 5 hits. Malevil, directed by Christian de Chalonge, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Paper Money by Adam Smith was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Ellie Kemper. In that special week people in US were listening to Call Me by Blondie. The Long Riders, directed by Walter Hill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Jason Chimera. In UK Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel was in the top 5 hits. Winter Kills, directed by William Richert, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Melvin Ely. In UK Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M was in the top 5 hits. Martin, directed by George A. Romero, 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: 02 May 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Jenna von Oÿ. In that special week people in US were listening to Hotel California by Eagles. The White Buffalo, directed by J. Lee Thompson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Raise The Titanic! by Clive Cussler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Jeff Gutt. In UK Save Your Kisses For Me by Brotherhood Of Man was in the top 5 hits. Dixie Dynamite, directed by Lee Frost, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1976.

Famous people born on this day include David Beckham. In that special week people in US were listening to He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) by Tony Orlando and Dawn. Hester Street, directed by Joan Micklin Silver, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. The Bankers by Martin Mayer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include James Thierree. In UK Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks was in the top 5 hits. Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, directed by John Hough, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Plain Speaking by Merle Miller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. In UK See My Baby Jive by Wizzard was in the top 5 hits. Fantastic Planet, directed by René Laloux, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. All Creatures Great And Small by James Herriot was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Dwayne Johnson. In that special week people in US were listening to The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack. Images, directed by Robert Altman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Moon'S A Balloon by David Niven was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Musashimaru Koyo. In that special week people in US were listening to Joy To The World by Three Dog Night. Johnny Got His Gun, directed by Dalton Trumbo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Passenger To Frankfurt by Agatha Christie was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Marco Walker. In that special week people in US were listening to ABC by The Jackson 5. Barquero, directed by Gordon Douglas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Points Of Rebellion by William O. Douglas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Brian Lara. In that special week people in US were listening to Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension. Age of Consent, directed by Michael Powell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Salzburg Connection by Helen MacInnes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Ziana Zain. In UK What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong was in the top 5 hits. Blue, directed by Silvio Narizzano, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Uwe Freiler. In UK Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann was in the top 5 hits. A Man and a Woman, directed by Claude Lelouch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Bruno Le Roux. In that special week people in US were listening to Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter by Herman's Hermits. I Saw What You Did, directed by William Castle, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. Stagestruck by Maurice Zolotow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1965.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Albert Delegue. In that special week people in US were listening to I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March. Lord of the Flies, directed by Peter Brook, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. Fail-Safe by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Mayara Magri. In that special week people in US were listening to Soldier Boy by The Shirelles. Ride the High Country, directed by Sam Peckinpah, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. The Fox In The Attic by Richard Hughes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Robert Howard (The Blow Monkeys). In that special week people in US were listening to Runaway by Del Shannon. Black Tights, directed by Terence Young, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Decision At Delphi by Helen MacInnes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Stephen Daldry. In that special week people in US were listening to Stuck On You by Elvis Presley. Sons and Lovers, directed by Jack Cardiff, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Ourselves To Know by John O'Hara was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Zoé Valdés. In that special week people in US were listening to Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods. Invisible Invaders, directed by Edward L. Cahn, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. Pioneer, Go Home! by Richard Powell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Christophe Priou. In that special week people in US were listening to Witch Doctor by David Seville. The Toughest Gun in Tombstone, directed by Earl Bellamy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Marie-Ange Bolle. In UK Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan was in the top 5 hits. Desk Set, directed by Walter Lang, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Fbi Story by Don Whitehead was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Jamaal Wilkes. In UK She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell was in the top 5 hits. Law and Order, directed by Nathan Juran, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Christine Baranski. Kangaroo, directed by Lewis Milestone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monsarrat was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 02 May 1952.