The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry. Mirrors, directed by Alexandre Aja, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Karli Reese. In that special week people in US were listening to Confessions Part II by Usher. Creep, directed by Christopher Smith, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2004. Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 2004.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Augie Isaac. In UK 7 Days by Craig David was in the top 5 hits. The Replacements, directed by Howard Deutch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Lethal Seduction by Jackie Collins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Jarmo de Rek. In that special week people in US were listening to Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera. Teaching Mrs. Tingle, directed by Kevin Williamson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Mimi Keene. In UK Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) by Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya was in the top 5 hits. The Avengers, directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. The Eleventh Commandment by Jeffrey Archer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Olivia Holt. In that special week people in US were listening to I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans. Steel, directed by Kenneth Johnson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Matthew Paquette. In UK Wannabe by The Spice Girls was in the top 5 hits. Jack, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Exclusive by Sandra Brown was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Kylian Hazard. In UK Never Forget by Take That was in the top 5 hits. Dangerous Minds, directed by John N. Smith, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. To Renew America by Newt Gingrich was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Amymarie Gaertner. In UK Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet was in the top 5 hits. Eena Meena Deeka, directed by David Dhawan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. In the Kitchen With Rosie by Rosie Dale was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Louis Delort. In that special week people in US were listening to Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40. Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, directed by Adam Marcus, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Pleading Guilty by Scott Turow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Kit Tanton. In UK Ain't No Doubt by Jimmy Nail was in the top 5 hits. Scruples Two by Judith Krantz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Chris Gaskell. In that special week people in US were listening to (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams. The Doctor, directed by Randa Haines, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Commanders by Bob Woodward was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1991.

Famous people born on this day include James White. In that special week people in US were listening to Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey. Air America, directed by Roger Spottiswoode, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Stand by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Grégory Sertic. In UK Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers was in the top 5 hits. Skinheads, directed by Greydon Clark, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Blessings by Belva Plain was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Federica Pellegrini. In that special week people in US were listening to Roll With It by Steve Winwood. Clean and Sober, directed by Glenn Gordon Caron, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Zoya by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Genelia D'Souza. In UK It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys was in the top 5 hits. North Shore, directed by William Phelps, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Sphere by Michael Crichton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Britney Arianna. In UK Papa Don't Preach by Madonna was in the top 5 hits. Manhunter, directed by Michael Mann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Kate Vaiden by Reynolds Price was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Salomon Kalou. In that special week people in US were listening to Shout by Tears For Fears. American Flyers, directed by John Badham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Kara Tointon. In UK Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band was in the top 5 hits. Hercules, directed by Luigi Cozzi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The Warlord by Malcolm Bosse was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Lolo Jones. In that special week people in US were listening to Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor. Fast Times at Ridgemont High, directed by Amy Heckerling, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Friday by Robert A. Heinlein was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Jesse Williams (actor). In UK Ghost Town by The Specials was in the top 5 hits. Deadly Blessing, directed by Wes Craven, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The White Hotel by D.M. Thomas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Kaylani Lei. In UK Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra was in the top 5 hits. Smokey and the Bandit II, directed by Hal Needham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Spike by Arnaud de Borchgrave and Robert Moss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1980.

Famous people born on this day include David Healy. In that special week people in US were listening to Bad Girls by Donna Summer. Doing Time, directed by Dick Clement, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Class Reunion by Rona Jaffe was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Cosmin Bărcăuan. In that special week people in US were listening to Miss You by The Rolling Stones. Five Deadly Venoms, directed by Cheh Chang, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. The Last Convertible by Anton Myrer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Mark Mulder. In UK Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man was in the top 5 hits. The Psychic, directed by Lucio Fulci, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Trinity by Leon Uris was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Marlene Favela. In UK Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee was in the top 5 hits. Futureworld, directed by Richard T. Heffron, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. The Lonely Lady by Harold Robbins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Eicca Toppinen. In UK Tears On My Pillow by Johnny Nash was in the top 5 hits. The Rocky Horror Picture Show, directed by Jim Sharman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. The Moneychangers by Arthur Hailey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Kajol . In UK She by Charles Aznavour was in the top 5 hits. Harry and Tonto, directed by Paul Mazursky, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Fan Club by Irving Wallace was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1974.

Famous people born on this day include J-Ax . In that special week people in US were listening to Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan. The Case of the Bloody Iris, directed by Giuliano Carnimeo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1972.

Famous people born on this day include DJ Ajax. In that special week people in US were listening to How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees. Werewolves on Wheels, directed by Michel Levesque, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The New Centurions by Joseph Wambaugh was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1971.

Famous people born on this day include James Gunn (filmmaker). In that special week people in US were listening to (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters. Lovers and Other Strangers, directed by Cy Howard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Human Sexual Inadequacy by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1970.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Marine Le Pen. In UK Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells was in the top 5 hits. With Six You Get Eggroll, directed by Howard Morris, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Jonathan Silverman. In that special week people in US were listening to Wild Thing by The Troggs. Johnny Yuma, directed by Romolo Guerrieri, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1966.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Mark Strong. In that special week people in US were listening to So Much In Love by The Tymes. 80,000 Suspects, directed by Val Guest, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. The Bedford Incident by Mark Rascovich was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Isabel Otero. In that special week people in US were listening to Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton. King Kong vs. Godzilla, directed by Ishirô Honda, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. The Golden Rendezvous by Alistair MacLean was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Tawny Kitaen. In that special week people in US were listening to Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis. The Frightened City, directed by John Lemont, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Gérard Onesta. In that special week people in US were listening to I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee. It Started in Naples, directed by Melville Shavelson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Inspector by Jan de Hartog was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Pete Burns. In that special week people in US were listening to Lonely Boy by Paul Anka. Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag, directed by Helmut Weiss, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. The Status Seekers by Vance Packard was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Terri Clark. In UK All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers was in the top 5 hits. God's Little Acre, directed by Anthony Mann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Mister Music Maker, Lawrence Welk by Mary Lewis Coakley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1958.

Famous people born on this day include David Gill. In that special week people in US were listening to (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley. Operation Mad Ball, directed by Richard Quine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Organization Man by William H. Whyte Jr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Eddie Ojeda. In that special week people in US were listening to (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets. Mr. Arkadin, directed by Orson Welles, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Gottfried Angeli. In UK I Believe by Frankie Laine was in the top 5 hits. Devil's Canyon, directed by Alfred L. Werker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. Uncle Pogo So-So Stories by Walt Kelly was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 05 August 1953.