The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Prince Achileas-Andreas of Greece and Denmark. In UK 7 Days by Craig David was in the top 5 hits. Sunset Strip, directed by Adam Collis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. American Rhapsody by Joe Eszterhas 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 that special week people in US were listening to Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera. Private Property, directed by Leslie Stevens, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. I Ain'T Got Time To Bleed by Jesse Ventura 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. Blade, directed by Stephen Norrington, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. A Widow For One Year by John Irving was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Sayesha Saigal. In that special week people in US were listening to I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans. Leave It to Beaver, directed by Andy Cadiff, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Special Delivery by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Torri Webster. In that special week people in US were listening to Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio. The Fan, directed by Tony Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Outrage by Vincent Bugliosi 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 that special week people in US were listening to Stay by Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories. Andre, directed by George Miller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Embraced By The Light by Betty J. Eadie with Curtis Taylor was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Luna (singer). In UK Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury was in the top 5 hits. Manhattan Murder Mystery, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Care Of The Soul by Thomas Moore 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 Cara Delevingne. In that special week people in US were listening to This Used To Be My Playground by Madonna. Husbands and Wives, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Revolution From Within by Gloria Steinem 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 UK (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams was in the top 5 hits. Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, directed by Simon Wincer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Beast by Peter Benchley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Hasna Aït Boulahcen. In that special week people in US were listening to Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx. Uncle Buck, directed by John Hughes, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Red Phoenix by Larry Bond 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 Leah Pipes. In UK The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population was in the top 5 hits. Crossing Delancey, directed by Joan Micklin Silver, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Libra by Don DeLillo was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Andrei Agius. In that special week people in US were listening to Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II) by Peter Cetera. Extremities, directed by Robert M. Young, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Table Money by Jimmy Breslin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Charlotte Salt. In UK Into The Groove by Madonna was in the top 5 hits. My Beautiful Laundrette, directed by Stephen Frears, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. A Catskill Eagle by Robert B. Parker was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Diego Vicos. In that special week people in US were listening to Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.. The Woman in Red, directed by Gene Wilder, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Deep Six by Clive Cussler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Luka Nizetic. In UK Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band was in the top 5 hits. Easy Money, directed by James Signorelli, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Miki Komori. In that special week people in US were listening to Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor. The Beastmaster, directed by Don Coscarelli, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Jane Fonda'S Workout Book by Jane Fonda was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Djibril Cissé. In UK Green Door by Shakin' Stevens was in the top 5 hits. Prince of the City, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Cosmos by Carl Sagan 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 that special week people in US were listening to Magic by Olivia Newton-John. Battle Creek Brawl, directed by Robert Clouse, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Cradle Will Fall by Mary Higgins Clark was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Cindy Klassen. In that special week people in US were listening to Bad Girls by Donna Summer. Life of Brian, directed by Terry Jones, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. The Bronx Zoo by Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Vanessa Nimmo. In UK Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man was in the top 5 hits. That Obscure Object of Desire, directed by Luis Buñuel, 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: 12 August 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Mikko Lindström. In that special week people in US were listening to Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John. Balika Badhu, directed by Tarun Majumdar, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. The Lonely Lady by Harold Robbins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Linda O'Neil. In that special week people in US were listening to Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack. The Longest Yard, directed by Robert Aldrich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas 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 Natalia París. In UK I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter was in the top 5 hits. Westworld, directed by Michael Crichton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Summer Before The Dark by Doris Lessing was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Takanohana . In that special week people in US were listening to Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan. Pulp, directed by Mike Hodges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Pete Sampras. In UK I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross was in the top 5 hits. The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave, directed by Emilio Miraglia, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Passions Of The Mind by Irving Stone was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Charles Mesure. In that special week people in US were listening to (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters. WUSA, directed by Stuart Rosenberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. The French Lieutenant'S Woman by John Fowles was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Tanita Tikaram. In that special week people in US were listening to In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans. Take the Money and Run, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Making Of The President 1968 by Theodore H. White 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 Kumiko Takeda. In UK Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells was in the top 5 hits. Stolen Kisses, directed by François Truffaut, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. Testimony Of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Tobias Ellwood. In that special week people in US were listening to Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful. Juan Colorado, directed by Miguel Zacarías, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Games People Play by Eric Berne was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Peter Krause. In UK Help! by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Sergeant Dead Head, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. The Looking Glass War by John Le Carre 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. The Gorgon, directed by Terence Fisher, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. Candy by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg 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 Rudi Smidts. In that special week people in US were listening to Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder. The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze, directed by Norman Maurer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. Seven Days In May by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Miss Cleo (psychic). In UK I Remember You by Frank Ifield was in the top 5 hits. Two Weeks in Another Town, directed by Vincente Minnelli, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Roy Hay. In UK You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro was in the top 5 hits. Twenty Plus Two, directed by Joseph M. Newman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Tropic Of Cancer by Henry Miller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Laurent Fignon. In UK Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits. G.I. Blues, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Before You Go by Jerome Weidman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Philippe Le Guillou. In UK Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters was in the top 5 hits. They Came to Cordura, directed by Robert Rossen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Valerie Landsburg. In UK All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers was in the top 5 hits. Imitation General, directed by George Marshall, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The King Must Die by Mary Renault was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Isaach de Bankole. In UK All Shook Up by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. The Sun Also Rises, directed by Henry King, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The World Of Suzie Wong by Richard Mason was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Bruce Greenwood. In UK Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day was in the top 5 hits. Child in the House, directed by Cy Endfield, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. The Scrolls From The Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1956.

Famous people born on this day include Tony Coleman. In UK Rose Marie by Slim Whitman was in the top 5 hits. To Hell and Back, directed by Jesse Hibbs, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. The Great American Heritage by Bela Kornitzer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Rolland Courbis. In UK I Believe by Frankie Laine was in the top 5 hits. Roman Holiday, directed by William Wyler, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. North From Malaya by William O. Douglas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Kaige Chen. The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima, directed by John Brahm, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Devil'S Advocate by Taylor Caldwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1952.