The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Perfect by Ed Sheeran. The Commuter, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2018. The People vs. Alex Cross by James Patterson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 2018.

Famous people born on this day include Isabella Durham. In that special week people in US were listening to Lose Yourself by Eminem. National Security, directed by Dennis Dugan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2003. Hornet Flight by Ken Follett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 2003.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Jennie Sofie. In that special week people in US were listening to Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child. The Pledge, directed by Sean Penn, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 2001.

Famous people born on this day include Noah Cyrus. In UK I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun by Westlife was in the top 5 hits. Next Friday, directed by Steve Carr, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Fran Brodić. In that special week people in US were listening to Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton. Lost Highway, directed by David Lynch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Abigail Voska. In UK Earth Song by Michael Jackson was in the top 5 hits. Bio-Dome, directed by Jason Bloom, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Rose Madder by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Kyle Edmund. In UK Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex was in the top 5 hits. Higher Learning, directed by John Singleton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Charlotte Römer. In that special week people in US were listening to Hero by Mariah Carey. Intersection, directed by Mark Rydell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Seinlanguage by Jerry Seinfeld was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1994.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Brooke Greenberg. In that special week people in US were listening to I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston. The Stars Shine Down by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1993.

Famous people born on this day include Koke (footballer born 1992). In UK Bohemian Rhapsody / These Are The Days Of Our Lives by Queen was in the top 5 hits. Freejack, directed by Geoff Murphy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Night Over Water by Ken Follett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Stefan Savic. In UK Bring Your Daughter... To The Slaughter by Iron Maiden was in the top 5 hits. New Jack City, directed by Mario Van Peebles, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Stand by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Nusrat Jahan. In UK Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block was in the top 5 hits. Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, directed by Jeff Burr, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It by Robert Fulghum was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1990.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Mariana Vicente. In that special week people in US were listening to Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison. Gleaming the Cube, directed by Graeme Clifford, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. The First Salute by Barbara W. Tuchman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1989.

Famous people born on this day include Heather Rene Smith. In that special week people in US were listening to Walk Like An Egyptian by Bangles. Critical Condition, directed by Michael Apted, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Red Storm Rising by Tom Clancy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Maria Ozawa. In UK The Final Countdown by Europe was in the top 5 hits. The Hitcher, directed by Robert Harmon, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Lake Wobegon Days by Garrison Keillor was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Rachael Lampa. In UK Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid was in the top 5 hits. The New Kids, directed by Sean S. Cunningham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. The Weaker Vessel by Antonia Fraser was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Kim Jong-un. In that special week people in US were listening to Say Say Say by Paul McCartney. Talk to Me, directed by Julius Potocsny, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Chen Xiexia. In UK You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins was in the top 5 hits. Sweet 16, directed by Jim Sotos, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Second Heaven by Judith Guest was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Gaby Hoffmann. In UK The Land Of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz was in the top 5 hits. Liar's Moon, directed by David Fisher, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1982.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Genevieve Cortese. In that special week people in US were listening to (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon. Fear No Evil, directed by Frank LaLoggia, 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: 08 January 1981.

Famous people born on this day include Rachel Nichols. In that special week people in US were listening to Please Don't Go by K.C and the Sunshine Band. Just Tell Me What You Want, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Establishment by Howard Fast was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Sarah Polley. In UK Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd was in the top 5 hits. Ernesto, directed by Salvatore Samperi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Julia Child & Company by Julia Child was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Boris Avrukh. In that special week people in US were listening to How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees. Get Out Your Handkerchiefs, directed by Bertrand Blier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. Daniel Martin by John Fowles was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1978.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Manuela Arcuri. In that special week people in US were listening to You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.. The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1977.

Famous people born on this day include Tift Merritt. In that special week people in US were listening to Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John. Pleasure Party, directed by Claude Chabrol, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. The Ebony Tower by John Fowles was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Maria Matsouka. In UK Merry Xmas Everybody by Slade was in the top 5 hits. Bread and Chocolate, directed by Franco Brusati, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Salamander by Morris L. West was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Sean McKeever. In UK I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers was in the top 5 hits. Eagle in a Cage, directed by Fielder Cook, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Word by Irving Wallace was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Géraldine Pailhas. In UK Grandad by Clive Dunn was in the top 5 hits. Murphy's War, directed by Peter Yates, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Exorcist by William P. Blatt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1971.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Paola Pezzo. In UK Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris was in the top 5 hits. More Dead Than Alive, directed by Robert Sparr, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Day Kennedy Was Shot by Jim Bishop was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1969.

Famous people born on this day include Pascal Obispo. In UK Yeh Yeh by Georgie Fame was in the top 5 hits. Two on a Guillotine, directed by William Conrad, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. The Green Berets by Robin Moore was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Ron Sexsmith. In that special week people in US were listening to There! I've Said It Again by Bobby Vinton. The Incredible Mr. Limpet, directed by Arthur Lubin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. The Three Sirens by Irving Wallace was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1964.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Keith Arkell. In UK Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson was in the top 5 hits. The Carpetbaggers by Harold Robbins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1961.

Famous people born on this day include Duk Koo Kim. In that special week people in US were listening to The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks. Operation Amsterdam, directed by Michael McCarthy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Todd Gorsuch. In UK Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford was in the top 5 hits. Diane, directed by David Miller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. Beyond Desire by Pierre La Mure was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 January 1956.