Famous people born on this day include Lincoln Melcher. In UK Leave Right Now by Will Young was in the top 5 hits. Something's Gotta Give, directed by Nancy Meyers, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2003. The Murder Room by P. D. James was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 2003.

Famous people born on this day include Amanda Trieschman. In UK Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield was in the top 5 hits. Vanilla Sky, directed by Cameron Crowe, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon 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. Dude, Where's My Car?, directed by Danny Leiner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks 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. The Postman, directed by Kevin Costner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Survival Of The Fittest by Jonathan Kellerman 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. Mars Attacks!, directed by Tim Burton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. My Sergei: A Love Story by Ekaterina Gordeeva with E.M. Swift 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. Umirayushchii lebed, directed by Yevgeni Bauer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Coming Home by Rosamunde Pilcher was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Otto Warmbier. In UK Stay Another Day by East 17 was in the top 5 hits. Dumb & Dumber, directed by Peter Farrelly, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Insomnia by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1994.

Famous people born on this day include EJ Jallorina. In that special week people in US were listening to Again by Janet Jackson. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, directed by Bill Duke, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Private Parts by Howard Stern 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. Forever Young, directed by Steve Miner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Truman by David McCullough 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. The Last Boy Scout, directed by Tony Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Jordan Rules by Sam Smith 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 Sheltering Sky, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Ruby Knight by David Eddings 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. Christmas Vacation, directed by Jeremiah Chechik, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. My Turn by Nancy Reagan with William Novak 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. Rain Man, directed by Barry Levinson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. On TV people were watching The Rainbow.
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. Empire of the Sun, directed by Steven Spielberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Veil by Bob Woodward 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 Golden Child, directed by Michael Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. One More Time by Carol Burnett 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. Out of Africa, directed by Sydney Pollack, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. London Match by Len Deighton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Johan Audel. In UK Only You by The Flying Pickets was in the top 5 hits. Christine, directed by John Carpenter, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The Body Principal by Victoria Principal was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Dmitry Tursunov. In UK Save Your Love by Renee & Renato was in the top 5 hits. Airplane II: The Sequel, directed by Ken Finkleman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Goodbye, Mickey Mouse by Len Deighton 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. Taps, directed by Harold Becker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Soul Of A New Machine by Tracy Kidder 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. Tess, directed by Roman Polanski, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. American Dreams by Studs Terkel 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. Star Trek: The Motion Picture, directed by Robert Wise, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Sophie's Choice by William Styron 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. Superman, directed by Richard Donner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. Wifey by Judy Blume 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 Goodbye Girl, directed by Herbert Ross, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Beggarman, Thief by Irwin Shaw 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. Silver Streak, directed by Arthur Hiller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Blood And Money by Thomas Thompson 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. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, directed by Milos Forman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. In The Beginning by Chaim Potok 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. The Godfather: Part II, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, 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 Last Detail, directed by Hal Ashby, 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. The Poseidon Adventure, directed by Ronald Neame, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Persian Boy by Mary Renault 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. The Decameron, directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk 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. The AristoCats, directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Inside The Third Reich by Albert Speer 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. They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, directed by Sydney Pollack, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The House On The Strand by Daphne du Maurier 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. Oliver!, directed by Carol Reed, 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 December 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Hacine Cherifi. In UK Hello Goodbye by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, directed by Stanley Kramer, 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. A Man for All Seasons, directed by Fred Zinnemann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Boston Strangler by Gerald Frank 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. A Patch of Blue, directed by Guy Green, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. A Thousand Days by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr 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. Father Goose, directed by Ralph Nelson, 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 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. Charade, directed by Stanley Donen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. The Battle Of The Villa Fiorita by Rumer Godden 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. Girls! Girls! Girls!, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. On TV people were watching Die Höhlenkinder.
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. Blue Hawaii, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Inside Europe Today by John Gunther 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. Swiss Family Robinson, directed by Ken Annakin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Snake Has All The Lines by Jean Kerr 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. Ben-Hur, directed by William Wyler, 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 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. The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, directed by Mark Robson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Herblock'S Special For Today by Herbert Block 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. Peyton Place, directed by Mark Robson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Sound Of Thunder by Taylor Caldwell 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. Day the World Ended, directed by Roger Corman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. The Scrolls From The Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson 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. Angel Face, directed by Otto Preminger, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Wonderful Country by Tom Lea was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1952.