The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Rocco Piazza. In that special week people in US were listening to I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry. Pineapple Express, directed by David Gordon Green, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. The Beach House by Jane Green was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Mykayla Sohn. In that special week people in US were listening to Slow Motion by Juvenile. Collateral, directed by Michael Mann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2004. Belly Laughs by Jenny McCarthy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 2004.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Achileas Andreas . Hollow Man, directed by Paul Verhoeven, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Cradle and All by James Patterson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Jordan Brown. In UK Better Off Alone by DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay was in the top 5 hits. The Sixth Sense, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Lauren Cimorelli. In that special week people in US were listening to The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica. Ever After: A Cinderella Story, directed by Andy Tennant, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. A Walk In The Woods by Bill Bryson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Torri Webster. In UK Wannabe by The Spice Girls was in the top 5 hits. Matilda, directed by Danny DeVito, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book by Bill Watterson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Bex Taylor-Klaus. In UK Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet was in the top 5 hits. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, directed by Stephan Elliott, 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: 12 August 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Ewa Farna. In that special week people in US were listening to Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40. The Fugitive, directed by Andrew Davis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Paper Doll by Robert B. Parker was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Shannon Harris. In UK Rhythm Is A Dancer by Snap! was in the top 5 hits. Unforgiven, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Jesinta Campbell. In that special week people in US were listening to (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams. Double Impact, directed by Sheldon Lettich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Iron John by Robert Bly was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Mario Balotelli. In UK Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme was in the top 5 hits. Flatliners, directed by Joel Schumacher, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Oh by Dr. Seuss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Tom Cleverley. In that special week people in US were listening to Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx. The Abyss, directed by James Cameron, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. The Boy Who Couldn'T Stop Washing by Judith L. Rapoport was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Tyson Fury. In UK The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population was in the top 5 hits. The Last Temptation of Christ, directed by Martin Scorsese, 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: 12 August 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Molly Pansino. In UK La Bamba by Los Lobos was in the top 5 hits. Masters of the Universe, directed by Gary Goddard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Night Of The Fox by Jack Higgins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Andrei Agius. In that special week people in US were listening to Papa Don't Preach by Madonna. The Transformers: The Movie, directed by Nelson Shin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. The Secrets Of Harry Bright by Joseph Wambaugh was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Africa Zavala. In UK Into The Groove by Madonna was in the top 5 hits. Real Genius, directed by Martha Coolidge, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Elvis Is Dead And I Don'T Feel So Good Myself by Lewis Grizzard was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Josh Murray. In UK Careless Whisper by George Michael was in the top 5 hits. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, directed by W.D. Richter, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Son Of The Morning Star by Evan S. Connell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Meryem Uzerli. In that special week people in US were listening to Every Breath You Take by The Police. Cujo, directed by Lewis Teague, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The Kingdom By The Sea by Paul Theroux was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Iza Calzado. In UK Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express was in the top 5 hits. The Pirate Movie, directed by Ken Annakin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Megatrends by John Naisbitt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Steve Talley. In that special week people in US were listening to Endless Love by Diana Ross. Heavy Metal, directed by Gerald Potterton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Fifth Horseman by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Dominique Swain. In UK The Winner Takes It All by Abba was in the top 5 hits. Xanadu, directed by Robert Greenwald, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Heartsounds by Martha Weinman Lear was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Jesper Gr?nkjaer. In UK Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man was in the top 5 hits. Suspiria, directed by Dario Argento, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. To Jerusalem And Back by Saul Bellow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Mikko Lindstrom. In that special week people in US were listening to Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John. Obsession, directed by Brian De Palma, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Memoirs by Tennessee Williams was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Anders Myrvold. In that special week people in US were listening to Jive Talkin' by Bee Gees. Farewell, My Lovely, directed by Dick Richards, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. The Age Of Napoleon by Will and Ariel Durant was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1975.

Famous people born on this day include Peter Pucher. In UK When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees was in the top 5 hits. The Way of the Dragon, directed by Bruce Lee, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Strictly Speaking by Edwin Newman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1974.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Latasha Byears. In UK I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter was in the top 5 hits. White Lightning, directed by Joseph Sargent, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. Sybil by Flora Rheta Schreiber was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Jim Walker. In that special week people in US were listening to How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees. Johnny Got His Gun, directed by Dalton Trumbo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Day Of The Jackal by Frederick Forsyth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Alison Inverarity. In UK The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. Soldier Blue, directed by Ralph Nelson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. One Hundred Years Of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Kitty G [Katia Geiger]. In that special week people in US were listening to In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans. Spirits of the Dead, directed by Federico Fellini, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Viktor Karatchoun. In UK Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells was in the top 5 hits. Hang 'Em High, directed by Ted Post, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. A Night Of Watching by Elliott Arnold was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Bruce Covernton. In that special week people in US were listening to Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful. This Property Is Condemned, directed by Sydney Pollack, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Rabbi by Noah Gordon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Angeliki Kanellopoulou. In UK Help! by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!, directed by Russ Meyer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. This Rough Magic by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Katherine Boo. In UK Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann was in the top 5 hits. A Hard Day's Night, directed by Richard Lester, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. Von Ryan'S Express by David Westheimer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Koji Kitao (Futahaguro Koji). In that special week people in US were listening to Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder. Siege of the Saxons, directed by Nathan Juran, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. O Ye Jigs & Juleps! by Virginia Cary Hudson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1963.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Lonny Chin. In that special week people in US were listening to Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini by Brian Hyland. Ocean's Eleven, directed by Lewis Milestone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Elements Of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Lynette Woodard. In that special week people in US were listening to A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley. The Tingler, directed by William Castle, 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: 12 August 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Jurgen Dehmel. In that special week people in US were listening to Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson. The Fly, directed by Kurt Neumann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Friedhelm Schutte. In that special week people in US were listening to (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley. Band of Angels, directed by Raoul Walsh, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. Don'T Go Near The Water by William Brinkley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Heintje [Hendrik Simons]. In that special week people in US were listening to (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets. To Catch a Thief, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. Call To Greatness by Adlai E. Stevenson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1955.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Ronald Guttman. Full House, directed by Henry Hathaway, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. Wait For The Wagon by Mary Lasswell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1952.

The US president was Herbert Hoover (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Queen Ferekit. Bird of Paradise, directed by King Vidor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1932. Sons by Pearl S. Buck was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1932.

The US president was Calvin Coolidge (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Eva Schmitt. The Mysterious Lady, directed by Fred Niblo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1928. Wintersmoon by Hugh Alpole was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1928.

The US president was Warren G. Harding (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Lord Colinbrook. Blood and Sand, directed by Fred Niblo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1922. If Winter Comes by A.S.M. Hutchinson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1922.

The US president was Woodrow Wilson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Percy Mayfield. The Penalty, directed by Wallace Worsley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1920. The Man of the Forest by Zane Gre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1920.