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. Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 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. Private Property, directed by Leslie Stevens, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. The Century by Peter Jennings, Todd Brewster 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. Run Lola Run, directed by Tom Tykwer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Low Country by Anne Rivers Siddons 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. Contact by Carl Sagan 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. Falling Up by Shel Silverstein 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. Andre, directed by George Miller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller 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 that special week people in US were listening to Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40. Manhattan Murder Mystery, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Honor Among Thieves by Jeffrey Archer 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. Acquired Tastes by Peter Mayle 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. Toujours Provence by Peter Mayle 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. Talking God by Tony Hillerman 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 that special week people in US were listening to Roll With It by Steve Winwood. Crossing Delancey, directed by Joan Micklin Silver, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Zoya by Danielle Steel 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 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. If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon 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 UK Careless Whisper by George Michael was in the top 5 hits. The Woman in Red, directed by Gene Wilder, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Machine Dreams by Jayne Anne Phillips 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 One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Djibril Cissé. In that special week people in US were listening to Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield. Evilspeak, directed by Eric Weston, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. License Renewed by John Gardner 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. The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler 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. The Seduction of Joe Tynan, directed by Jerry Schatzberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. The Powers That Be by David Halberstam 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. Journey Among Women, directed by Tom Cowan, 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 UK Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee was in the top 5 hits. Balika Badhu, directed by Tarun Majumdar, 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: 12 August 1976.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Natalia París. In that special week people in US were listening to The Morning After by Maureen McGovern. Westworld, directed by Michael Crichton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Takanohana . In UK School's Out by Alice Cooper was in the top 5 hits. Pulp, directed by Mike Hodges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre 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. The New Centurions by Joseph Wambaugh 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 UK The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. WUSA, directed by Stuart Rosenberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Human Sexual Inadequacy by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson 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 Death Committee by Noah Gordon 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 that special week people in US were listening to Hello, I Love You by The Doors. Stolen Kisses, directed by François Truffaut, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. Heaven Help Us! by Herbert Tarr 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. The Crusades by Zoe Oldenbourg 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 that special week people in US were listening to I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher. Sergeant Dead Head, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. Is Paris Burning? by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre 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. 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. My Darling Clementine by Jack Fishman 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. The Golden Rendezvous by Alistair MacLean 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. These Ruins Are Inhabited by Muriel Beadle 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. 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. It Started with a Kiss, directed by George Marshall, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. The Great Imposter by Robert Crichton 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 Winthrop Woman by Anya Seton 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. Omar Khayyam, directed by William Dieterle, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. Stay Alive All Your Life by Norman Vincent Peale 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. Away All Boats, directed by Joseph Pevney, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. A Thing Of Beauty by A.J. Cronin 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 Dinner Party by Gretchen Finletter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 August 1955.