The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican). In UK None by None was in the top 5 hits. Terminal, directed by Vaughn Stein, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2018. Twisted Prey by John Sandford was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 2018.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democratic). In that special week people in US were listening to Panda by Desiigner. Money Monster, directed by Jodie Foster, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2016. The Obsession by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 2016.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In UK American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West was in the top 5 hits. Vicky Cristina Barcelona, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. The Miracle At Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Moulay Hassan. In UK Make Luv by Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham was in the top 5 hits. Young Adam, directed by David Mackenzie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2003. The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 2003.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). In UK Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) by Oxide & Neutrino was in the top 5 hits. Road Trip, directed by Todd Phillips, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Before I Say Good-Bye by Mary Higgins Clark was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Chris Miles. In that special week people in US were listening to Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin. Notting Hill, directed by Roger Michell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. We'Ll Meet Again by Mary Higgins Clark was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Jack LaBrant. In UK It's Like That by Run-DMC vs Jason Nevins was in the top 5 hits. Happiness, directed by Todd Solondz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. A Patchwork Planet by Anne Tyler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Lucas Castel. In that special week people in US were listening to Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey. The Van, directed by Stephen Frears, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. In The Presence Of The Enemy by Elizabeth George was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Clara Augarde. In UK Unchained Melody / White Cliffs Of Dover by Robson Green & Jerome Flynn was in the top 5 hits. 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. The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Priscilla Diaz. In that special week people in US were listening to The Sign by Ace Of Base. Trading Mom, directed by Tia Brelis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. The Day After Tomorrow by Allan Folsom was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Allaray Roo. 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. Remembering Denny by Calvin Trillin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Olivia Culpo. 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. Jazz by Toni Morrison was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Ethan Gage. In UK The One And Only by Chesney Hawkes was in the top 5 hits. Robin Hood, directed by John Irvin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Cold Fire by Dean R. Koontz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Marcel Cunningham. In that special week people in US were listening to Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor. Jours tranquilles à Clichy, directed by Claude Chabrol, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Devices And Desires by P. D. James was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Nora Arnezeder. 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 Diamond Throne by David Eddings was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Trisha Paytas. In UK Perfect by Fairground Attraction was in the top 5 hits. Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, directed by John Carl Buechler, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. The Mysteries Of Pittsburgh by Michael Chabon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Katherine Danza. In that special week people in US were listening to (I Just) Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew. Dirty Dancing, directed by Emile Ardolino, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Winter Hawk by Craig Thomas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1987.

Famous people born on this day include James Elmer. In that special week people in US were listening to Addicted To Love by Robert Palmer. Top Gun, directed by Tony Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. The Songs Of Distant Earth by Arthur C. Clarke was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Problem (rapper). In UK Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears was in the top 5 hits. Pale Rider, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Metamagical Themas by Douglas R. Hofstadter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Cambridge (United Kingdom). In UK The Reflex by Duran Duran was in the top 5 hits. The Natural, directed by Barry Levinson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Balls by Graig Nettles and Peter Golenbock was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Elyes Gabel. In that special week people in US were listening to Beat It by Michael Jackson. Mausoleum, directed by Michael Dugan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Banker by Dick Francis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Christina Cole. In that special week people in US were listening to Chariots Of Fire - Titles by Vangelis. The Return of Martin Guerre, directed by Daniel Vigne, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Years Of Upheaval by Henry Kissinger was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Stephen Amell. In that special week people in US were listening to Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton. Malevil, directed by Christian de Chalonge, 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: 08 May 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Keyon Dooling. In UK Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners was in the top 5 hits. The Long Riders, directed by Walter Hill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Donahue by Phil Donahue was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Ole Vågan. In that special week people in US were listening to Reunited by Peaches & Herb. Winter Kills, directed by William Richert, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Overload by Arthur Hailey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Josie Maran. 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 Human Factor by Graham Greene was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Jennifer Walcott. In UK I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart was in the top 5 hits. The White Buffalo, directed by J. Lee Thompson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Age Of Uncertainty by John Kenneth Galbraith was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Li Xiaoran. 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. Trinity by Leon Uris was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Enrique Iglesias. 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 Moneychangers by Arthur Hailey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Raphaël Jacquelin. 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. The Fan Club by Irving Wallace was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Darren Hayes. 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. Report From Engine Co. 82 by Dennis Smith was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Dominique Casagrande. In UK Knock Three Times by Dawn was in the top 5 hits. Johnny Got His Gun, directed by Dalton Trumbo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Underground Man by Ross Macdonald was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Luis Enrique. 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. Travels With My Aunt by Graham Greene was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Akebono Taro. In that special week people in US were listening to Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension. Easy Rider, directed by Dennis Hopper, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Trouble With Lawyers by Murray Teigh Bloom was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Julianne Morris. In that special week people in US were listening to Honey by Bobby Goldsboro. Blue, directed by Silvio Narizzano, 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: 08 May 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Cláudio Taffarel. In UK Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann was in the top 5 hits. Duel at Diablo, directed by Ralph Nelson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Proud Tower by Barbara W. Tuchman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Owen Hart. 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. Sixpence In Her Shoe by Phyllis McGinley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Melissa Gilbert. In that special week people in US were listening to Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles. Black God, White Devil, directed by Glauber Rocha, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. The Naked Society by Vance Packard was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Laurence Boccolini. In UK How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers was in the top 5 hits. Lord of the Flies, directed by Peter Brook, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. The Tin Drum by Gunter Grass was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Bill de Blasio. 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. Reality In Advertising by Rosser Reeves was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Franco Baresi. In UK Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers was in the top 5 hits. Sons and Lovers, directed by Jack Cardiff, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. A Distant Trumpet by Paul Horgan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Anita Noyes-Smith. In UK Side Saddle by Russ Conway was in the top 5 hits. Black Orpheus, directed by Marcel Camus, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. The Devil In Bucks County by Edmund Schiddel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Lovie Smith. In UK Whole Lotta Woman by Marvin Rainwater was in the top 5 hits. The Toughest Gun in Tombstone, directed by Earl Bellamy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Ride The Red Earth by Paul Wellman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Marie Myriam. 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. As France Goes by David Schoenbrun was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Isabelle Alonso. 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 Green Man by Storm Jameson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Vittorio Sgarbi. Kangaroo, directed by Lewis Milestone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Son Of Adam Wyngate by Mary O'Hara was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 08 May 1952.