The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In UK American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West was in the top 5 hits. Baby Mama, directed by Michael McCullers, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Trinitee Stokes. In UK Crazy by Gnarls Barkley was in the top 5 hits. Silent Hill, directed by Christophe Gans, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2006. The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 2006.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Suzanna von Nathusius. In UK Fill Me In by Craig David was in the top 5 hits. Bruno, directed by Shirley MacLaine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Moment Of Truth by Lisa Scottoline was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Akai Osei. In that special week people in US were listening to No Scrubs by TLC. The Big Brass Ring, directed by George Hickenlooper, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. The Art Of Happiness by the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Madison Alamia. In UK It's Like That by Run-DMC vs Jason Nevins was in the top 5 hits. He Got Game, directed by Spike Lee, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. The Smithsonian Institution by Gore Vidal was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Elizaveta Kulichkova. In that special week people in US were listening to Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion. The Quest, directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Spring Collection by Judith Krantz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Jadah Bird. In UK Back For Good by Take That was in the top 5 hits. Fist of the North Star, directed by Tony Randel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Couplehood by Paul Reiser was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Saoirse Ronan. In UK The Most Beautiful Girl In The World by Prince was in the top 5 hits. The Inkwell, directed by Matty Rich, 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: 12 April 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. In that special week people in US were listening to Informer by Snow. Indian Summer, directed by Mike Binder, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Truman by David McCullough was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Alayna Fender. In that special week people in US were listening to Save The Best For Last by Vanessa Williams. White Sands, directed by Roger Donaldson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Trial By Fire by Harold Coyle was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Reggie Sears. In that special week people in US were listening to I've Been Thinking About You by Londonbeat. Talent for the Game, directed by Robert M. Young, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Prize by Daniel Yergin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Mike Manning. In that special week people in US were listening to I'll Be Your Everything by Tommy Page. Miami Blues, directed by George Armitage, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Deep Cover by Michael Levine was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Antonia Iacobescu. In that special week people in US were listening to She Drives Me Crazy by Fine Young Cannibals. The Return of the Musketeers, directed by Richard Lester, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. The Last Lion by William Manchester was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Jessie James. In that special week people in US were listening to Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean. Permanent Record, directed by Marisa Silver, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. The Last Princess by Cynthia Freeman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Athena Lundberg. In UK A Different Corner by George Michael was in the top 5 hits. Sweet Liberty, directed by Alan Alda, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Blessings In Disguise by Alec Guinness was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Jeisa Chiminazzo. In UK Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears was in the top 5 hits. The Return of the Living Dead, directed by Dan O'Bannon, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Proof by Dick Francis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Aleksey Dmitrik. In UK Hello by Lionel Richie was in the top 5 hits. Dangerous Moves, directed by Richard Dembo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. One Writer'S Beginnings by Eudora Welty was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Jelena Dokic. In UK Let's Dance by David Bowie was in the top 5 hits. Private School, directed by Noel Black, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Kiley Dean. In that special week people in US were listening to I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Visiting Hours, directed by Jean-Claude Lord, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. A Mother And Two Daughters by Gail Godwin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Tulsi Gabbard. In that special week people in US were listening to Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates. The Beyond, directed by Lucio Fulci, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Brian McFadden. In UK Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners was in the top 5 hits. Kagemusha, directed by Akira Kurosawa, 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: 12 April 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Claire Danes. In UK Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel was in the top 5 hits. The Evictors, directed by Charles B. Pierce, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1979.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Jérôme Commandeur. In UK Save Your Kisses For Me by Brotherhood Of Man was in the top 5 hits. Serpico, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. The Adams Chronicles by Jack Shepherd was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Laurent Wauquiez. In that special week people in US were listening to Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John. Dolemite, directed by D'Urville Martin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Marley Shelton. In that special week people in US were listening to Bennie And The Jets by Elton John. The Beast Must Die, directed by Paul Annett, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Burr by Gore Vidal was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Christian Panucci. In UK Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando was in the top 5 hits. Soylent Green, directed by Richard Fleischer, 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: 12 April 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Pascal Rambeau. In UK Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard was in the top 5 hits. The Culpepper Cattle Co., directed by Dick Richards, 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: 12 April 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Shannen Doherty. In that special week people in US were listening to Joy To The World by Three Dog Night. Summer of '42, directed by Robert Mulligan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Retta . In that special week people in US were listening to Let It Be by The Beatles. Beneath the Planet of the Apes, directed by Ted Post, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Up The Organization by Robert Townsend was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1970.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Alicia Coppola. In that special week people in US were listening to Honey by Bobby Goldsboro. Speedway, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Isabel Marant. In that special week people in US were listening to Somethin' Stupid by Nancy Sinatra. Caprice, directed by Frank Tashlin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Inside South America by John Gunther was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Nils-Olav Johansen. In that special week people in US were listening to (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers. The Night of the Grizzly, directed by Joseph Pevney, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Double Image by Helen MacInnes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1966.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Lydia Cacho. In that special week people in US were listening to He's So Fine by The Chiffons. Free, White and 21, directed by Larry Buchanan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. Happiness Is A Warm Puppy by Charles M. Schulz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Carlos Sainz. In UK Wonderful Land by The Shadows was in the top 5 hits. The Counterfeit Traitor, directed by George Seaton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1962.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Ron MacLean. In UK My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan was in the top 5 hits. Les Bonnes Femmes, directed by Claude Chabrol, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Anna-Lena Brundin. In UK Side Saddle by Russ Conway was in the top 5 hits. Sapphire, directed by Basil Dearden, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. The American High School Today by James B. Conant was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Will Sergeant. In that special week people in US were listening to Tequila by The Champs. Stage Struck, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. By Love Possessed by James Gould Cozzens was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Jean-Louis Aubert. In UK Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford was in the top 5 hits. Run for Cover, directed by Nicholas Ray, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. My Several Worlds by Pearl S. Buck was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1955.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Reuben Gant. The Narrow Margin, directed by Richard Fleischer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. I Led 3 Lives by Herbert A. Philbrick was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 April 1952.