The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, directed by Steven Spielberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Dezi Cubiche. In that special week people in US were listening to Makes Me Wonder by Maroon5. Savage Grace, directed by Tom Kalin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2007. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 2007.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). In UK Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) by Oxide & Neutrino was in the top 5 hits. Billy Elliot, directed by Stephen Daldry, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Millionaire Mind by Thomas J. Stanley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Sabrina Carpenter. In UK Swear It Again by Westlife was in the top 5 hits. The Straight Story, directed by David Lynch, 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: 11 May 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Dylan Allen. In UK Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints was in the top 5 hits. Godzilla, directed by Roland Emmerich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Gio Volpe. In UK Fastlove by George Michael was in the top 5 hits. The Pillow Book, directed by Peter Greenaway, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Yassi Pressman. In that special week people in US were listening to This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan. The Passion of Darkly Noon, directed by Philip Ridley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Moo by Jane Smiley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Kelsey Isaacs. In that special week people in US were listening to The Sign by Ace Of Base. Pulp Fiction, directed by Quentin Tarantino, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. On Dangerous Ground by Jack Higgins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1994.

Famous people born on this day include James Reid. In that special week people in US were listening to That's The Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson. Sliver, directed by Phillip Noyce, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Pierre-Ambroise Bosse. In that special week people in US were listening to Jump by Kris Kross. Far and Away, directed by Ron Howard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Vox by Nicholson Baker was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Sckoropad Twins. In that special week people in US were listening to Joyride by Roxette. Hudson Hawk, directed by Michael Lehmann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Eagle Has Flown by Jack Higgins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Kelly Cheung. In that special week people in US were listening to Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor. Bird on a Wire, directed by John Badham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. An Inconvenient Woman by Dominick Dunne was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Cam Newton. In that special week people in US were listening to I'll Be There For You by Bon Jovi. Road House, directed by Rowdy Herrington, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Blind Faith by Joe McGinniss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Marcel Kittel. In UK Perfect by Fairground Attraction was in the top 5 hits. Crocodile Dundee II, directed by John Cornell, 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: 11 May 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Enikő Mihalik. In UK Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship was in the top 5 hits. Beverly Hills Cop II, directed by Tony Scott, 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: 11 May 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Abou Diaby. In UK The Chicken Song by Spitting Image was in the top 5 hits. Crawlspace, directed by David Schmoeller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Fatherhood by Bill Cosby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Jadyn Wong. In UK 19 by Paul Hardcastle was in the top 5 hits. Re-Animator, directed by Stuart Gordon, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Thinner by Richard Bachman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Andrés Iniesta. In that special week people in US were listening to Hello by Lionel Richie. Making the Grade, directed by Dorian Walker, 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: 11 May 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Holly Valance. In that special week people in US were listening to Beat It by Michael Jackson. WarGames, directed by John Badham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The F-Plan Diet by Audrey Eyton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Cory Monteith. In UK Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder was in the top 5 hits. Annie, directed by John Huston, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Southern Discomfort by Rita Mae Brown was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Lauren Jackson. In that special week people in US were listening to Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton. Escape from New York, directed by John Carpenter, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Century by Fred Mustard Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Evelina Pereira. In that special week people in US were listening to Call Me by Blondie. The Final Countdown, directed by Don Taylor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Sophie's Choice by William Styron was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Mary Elizabeth Ellis. In UK Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel was in the top 5 hits. Quadrophenia, directed by Franc Roddam, 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: 11 May 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Laetitia Casta. In that special week people in US were listening to If I Can't Have You by Yvonne Elliman. Midnight Express, directed by Alan Parker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. Scruples by Judith Krantz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Armel Le Cléac'h. In that special week people in US were listening to When I Need You by Leo Sayer. Stroszek, directed by Werner Herzog, 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: 11 May 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Annelise Hesme. In that special week people in US were listening to Welcome Back by John Sebastian. Aces High, directed by Jack Gold, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. The Final Days by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Coby Bell. In UK Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette was in the top 5 hits. Lips of Blood, directed by Jean Rollin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Something Happened by Joseph Heller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Benoît Magimel. In UK Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes was in the top 5 hits. Daisy Miller, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Partners by Louis Auchincloss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1974.

Famous people born on this day include James Haven. In that special week people in US were listening to Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Dawn. The Day of the Jackal, directed by Fred Zinnemann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Implosion Conspiracy by Louis Nizer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Gabriele Colombo. In UK Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard was in the top 5 hits. Frenzy, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Dominique Arribagé. In UK Knock Three Times by Dawn was in the top 5 hits. The Panic in Needle Park, directed by Jerry Schatzberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Holly Frazier. In UK Back Home by England World Cup Squad was in the top 5 hits. The Landlord, directed by Hal Ashby, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. The Selling Of The President 1968 by Joe McGinniss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Karolyn Lonczak. In UK Get Back by Beatles With Billy Preston was in the top 5 hits. Winning, directed by James Goldstone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Lost Queen by Norah Lofts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Jeffrey Donovan. In that special week people in US were listening to Honey by Bobby Goldsboro. Witchfinder General, directed by Michael Reeves, 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: 11 May 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Anaïs Jeanneret. In that special week people in US were listening to The Happening by The Supremes. The Million Eyes of Sumuru, directed by Lindsay Shonteff, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Marguerite MacIntyre. In UK Ticket To Ride by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Repulsion, directed by Roman Polanski, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. Design For Survival by General Thomas S. Power was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Billy Bean. In that special week people in US were listening to Hello, Dolly! by Louis Armstrong. The Brass Bottle, directed by Harry Keller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. The Venetian Affair by Helen MacInnes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Natasha Richardson. In that special week people in US were listening to I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March. Violent Midnight, directed by Richard Hilliard, 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: 11 May 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Luis Felipe. In that special week people in US were listening to Runaway by Del Shannon. Clear Skies, directed by Grigoriy Chukhray, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. The Frog Pond by Joyce MacIver was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Stuck On You by Elvis Presley. The Day They Robbed the Bank of England, directed by John Guillermin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Grant Moves South by Bruce Catton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Martha Quinn. In UK A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. The Young Philadelphians, directed by Vincent Sherman, 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: 11 May 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Fanny Cottençon. In that special week people in US were listening to All Shook Up by Elvis Presley. China Gate, directed by Samuel Fuller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Last Angry Man by Gerald Green was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Pierre-Christophe Baguet. In UK Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett was in the top 5 hits. The Dam Busters, directed by Michael Anderson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. Flamingo Feather by Laurens Van Der Post was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1955.

Famous people born on this day include John Gregory (footballer). In UK Secret Love by Doris Day was in the top 5 hits. Dial M for Murder, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. The Taft Story by William S. White was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1954.

Famous people born on this day include Céline Léger. In UK I Believe by Frankie Laine was in the top 5 hits. Young Bess, directed by George Sidney, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The Legendary Mizners by Alva Johnston was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 11 May 1953.