The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Prince Achileas-Andreas of Greece and Denmark. In that special week people in US were listening to Incomplete by Sisqo. Sunset Strip, directed by Adam Collis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Day John Died by Christopher Andersen 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. The Hungry Ocean by Linda Greenlaw 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 UK No Matter What by Boyzone was in the top 5 hits. Blade, directed by Stephen Norrington, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding 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. Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown 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 UK Wannabe by The Spice Girls was in the top 5 hits. The Fan, directed by Tony Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan 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. Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes 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. Pleading Guilty by Scott Turow 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 UK Rhythm Is A Dancer by Snap! was in the top 5 hits. 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 that special week people in US were listening to (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams. Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, directed by Simon Wincer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Boss Of Bosses by Joseph F. O'Brien and Andris Kurins 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 UK Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers was in the top 5 hits. Uncle Buck, directed by John Hughes, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum 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. Chaos by James Gleick 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. Act Of Will by Barbara Taylor Bradford 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 that special week people in US were listening to Shout by Tears For Fears. My Beautiful Laundrette, directed by Stephen Frears, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Fall From Grace by Larry Collins 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. Full Circle by Danielle Steel 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 that special week people in US were listening to Every Breath You Take by The Police. Easy Money, directed by James Signorelli, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The Lonesome Gods by Louis L'Amour 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. Different Seasons by Stephen King 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. Evilspeak, directed by Eric Weston, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Beverly Hills Diet by Judy Mazel 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. Battle Creek Brawl, directed by Robert Clouse, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon 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 UK I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats was in the top 5 hits. Life of Brian, directed by Terry Jones, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart 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 that special week people in US were listening to I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb. That Obscure Object of Desire, directed by Luis Buñuel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Dragons Of Eden by Carl Sagan 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. Sinatra by Earl Wilson 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 Fan Club by Irving Wallace 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 that special week people in US were listening to How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees. The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave, directed by Emilio Miraglia, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. America, Inc by Morton Mintz and Jerry S. Cohen 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. Great Lion Of God by Taylor Caldwell 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 UK Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones was in the top 5 hits. Take the Money and Run, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Goodbye Look by Ross MacDonald 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. Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott 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. I, The King by Frances Parkinson Keyes 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. A Pillar Of Iron by Taylor Caldwell 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 that special week people in US were listening to A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles. The Gorgon, directed by Terence Fisher, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. The Invisible Government by David Wise and Thomas B. Ross 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 UK Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers was in the top 5 hits. 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 that special week people in US were listening to Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka. Two Weeks in Another Town, directed by Vincente Minnelli, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Ship of Fools by Katherine Anne Porter 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 that special week people in US were listening to Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis. Twenty Plus Two, directed by Joseph M. Newman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White 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 that special week people in US were listening to Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini by Brian Hyland. G.I. Blues, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Lincoln Lords by Cameron Hawley 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. The House Of Intellect by Jacques Barzun 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 Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith 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. Letter From Peking by Pearl S. Buck 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. Eloise by Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight 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 that special week people in US were listening to (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets. To Hell and Back, directed by Jesse Hibbs, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. Not as a Stranger by Morton Thompson 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. Uncle Pogo So-So Stories by Walt Kelly 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 Thurber Album by James Thurber was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1952.