The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce. Free Style, directed by William Dear, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. The Private Patient by P. D. James was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Amanda Trieschman. In UK Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield was in the top 5 hits. Personal Best, directed by Robert Towne, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. Now, Let Me Tell You What I Really Think by Chris Matthews was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 2001.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Devyn Nekoda. In that special week people in US were listening to Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child. The Gift, directed by Sam Raimi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Nick Klokus. In UK Perfect Day by Various Artists was in the top 5 hits. Kundun, directed by Martin Scorsese, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Wobegon Boy by Garrison Keillor was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Morgan Eastwood. In that special week people in US were listening to Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton. One Fine Day, directed by Michael Hoffman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Lil Kemo. In that special week people in US were listening to One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey. Dracula: Dead and Loving It, directed by Mel Brooks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Lincoln by David Herbert Donald was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1995.

Famous people born on this day include EJ Jallorina. In that special week people in US were listening to Again by Janet Jackson. Grumpy Old Men, directed by Donald Petrie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. The Downing Street Years by Margaret Thatcher was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Austin Jones. Desperate Crimes, directed by Andreas Marfori, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. The Stars Shine Down by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Anna Zayachkivska. In UK Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by George Michael & Elton John was in the top 5 hits. Grand Canyon, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Doomsday Conspiracy by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Seungri . In that special week people in US were listening to Because I Love You (The Postman Song) by Stevie B. The Russia House, directed by Fred Schepisi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Tal (singer). In that special week people in US were listening to We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel. Born on the Fourth of July, directed by Oliver Stone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It by Robert Fulghum was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Ham Eun-jeong. In UK Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits. Working Girl, directed by Mike Nichols, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Mitla Pass by Leon Uris was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Jack De Sena. In that special week people in US were listening to Faith by George Michael. Good Morning, Vietnam, directed by Barry Levinson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Leaving Home by Garrison Keillor was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Katrina Patchett. In that special week people in US were listening to The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby. The Morning After, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Fatherhood by Bill Cosby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Sabine Devieilhe. In UK Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston was in the top 5 hits. Revolution, directed by Hugh Hudson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Only One Woof by James Herriot was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Dmitry Tursunov. In UK Save Your Love by Renee & Renato was in the top 5 hits. Kiss Me Goodbye, directed by Robert Mulligan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Pedro Rios Maestre. In UK Don't You Want Me by The Human League was in the top 5 hits. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, directed by George Miller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Francis Mourey. In that special week people in US were listening to Lady by Kenny Rogers. First Family, directed by Buck Henry, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Side Effects by Woody Allen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Saphia Azzeddine. In that special week people in US were listening to Babe by Styx. Kramer vs. Kramer, directed by Robert Benton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Andrea Piccini. In that special week people in US were listening to You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil. California Suite, directed by Herbert Ross, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. Fools Die by Mario Puzo was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Bridget Hall. In that special week people in US were listening to You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone. The Choirboys, directed by Robert Aldrich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Jana Ina. In UK Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy was in the top 5 hits. The Eagle Has Landed, directed by John Sturges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Blue Skies, No Candy by Gael Greene was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Mayim Bialik. In UK Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was in the top 5 hits. Hustle, directed by Robert Aldrich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Winning Through Intimidation by Robert J. Ringer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1975.

Famous people born on this day include Christophe Marichez. In UK Lonely This Christmas by Mud was in the top 5 hits. Jacob the Liar, directed by Frank Beyer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Cavett by Dick Cavett and Christopher Porterfield was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1974.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include David Lee McInnis. In that special week people in US were listening to The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich. The Day of the Dolphin, directed by Mike Nichols, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Onion Field by Joseph Wambaugh was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Yann Sundberg. In that special week people in US were listening to Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul. Across 110th Street, directed by Barry Shear, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. Green Darkness by Anya Seton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Charlotte Hodson. In UK Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) by Benny Hill was in the top 5 hits. Dirty Harry, directed by Don Siegel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Message From Malaga by Helen MacInnes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Jennifer Connelly. In that special week people in US were listening to The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson. Donkey Skin, directed by Jacques Demy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. The Wall Street Jungle by Richard Ney was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Carrie Westcott. In that special week people in US were listening to Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye by Steam. The Red Tent, directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Love Machine by Jacqueline Susann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Rory Kennedy. In UK Lily The Pink by The Scaffold was in the top 5 hits. The Killing of Sister George, directed by Robert Aldrich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Hacine Cherifi. In UK Hello Goodbye by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. The Graduate, directed by Mike Nichols, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Stéphane Delajoux. In UK Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones was in the top 5 hits. The Deadly Bees, directed by Freddie Francis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Human Sexual Response by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Abou Zeid. In that special week people in US were listening to Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) by The Byrds. Inside Daisy Clover, directed by Robert Mulligan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. The Green Berets by Robin Moore was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Barbara Manning. In that special week people in US were listening to Mr. Lonely by Bobby Vinton. The Pleasure Seekers, directed by Jean Negulesco, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. The Kennedy Years by Harold Faber was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1964.

Famous people born on this day include Didier Gentil. In UK I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. The Prize, directed by Mark Robson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. The Three Sirens by Irving Wallace was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1963.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Tracy Austin. In UK Return To Sender by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. The Trial, directed by Orson Welles, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Daniel O'Donnell. In UK Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan was in the top 5 hits. Barabbas, directed by Richard Fleischer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Volker Beck. In that special week people in US were listening to Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley. Flaming Star, directed by Don Siegel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Child Buyer by John Hersey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Jasper Conran. In that special week people in US were listening to Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin. Suddenly, Last Summer, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. Too Many Ghosts by Paul Gallico was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Sheree J Wilson in Rochester. In that special week people in US were listening to To Know Him, Is To Love Him by The Teddy Bears. Andy Hardy Comes Home, directed by Howard W. Koch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Wedemeyer Reports! by General Albert C. Wedemeyer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Sheila E. In UK Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte was in the top 5 hits. The Enemy Below, directed by Dick Powell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. To Live Again by Catherine Marshall was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Jacques Ferrandez. In UK Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets was in the top 5 hits. Top Gun, directed by Ray Nazarro, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. These Lovers Fled Away by Howard Spring was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1955.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Yolande Folliot. In UK Here In My Heart by Al Martino was in the top 5 hits. The Bad and the Beautiful, directed by Vincente Minnelli, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. Steamboat Gothic by Frances Parkinson Keyes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1952.