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. The Day the Earth Stood Still, directed by Scott Derrickson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Lincoln Melcher. In that special week people in US were listening to Hey Ya! by OutKast. Something's Gotta Give, directed by Nancy Meyers, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2003. The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatston 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. Time and Again by Nora Roberts 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 Emperor's New Groove, directed by Mark Dindal, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Cradle and All by James Patterson 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 Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh! by Teletubbies was in the top 5 hits. The Postman, directed by Kevin Costner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Even The Stars Look Lonesome by Maya Angelou 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. The Yellow Admiral by Patrick O'Brian 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 UK Earth Song by Michael Jackson was in the top 5 hits. Umirayushchii lebed, directed by Yevgeni Bauer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. The Liars' Club by Mary Karr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Helene Britany. 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. SeinLanguage by Jerry Seinfeld was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1994.

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. Childhood by Bill Cosby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Daniel Magder. In that special week people in US were listening to Black Or White by Michael Jackson. The Last Boy Scout, directed by Tony Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Kitchen God'S Wife by Amy Tan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Dawin Polanco. 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. 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 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Tal . In UK You Got It (The Right Stuff) by New Kids On The Block was in the top 5 hits. Christmas Vacation, directed by Jeremiah Chechik, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base 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. Time Flies by Bill Cosby 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. Wall Street, directed by Oliver Stone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. The Christmas Day Kitten by James Herriot was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Perparim Hetemaj. In UK The Final Countdown by Europe was in the top 5 hits. The Golden Child, directed by Michael Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. An Alien Affair by L. Ron Hubbard 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. Jaguar Woman by Lynn V. Andrews was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Sohail Tanvir. In that special week people in US were listening to Out Of Touch by Daryl Hall & John Oates. The Cotton Club, directed by Francis Coppola, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Superior Women by Alice Adams was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Katrina Elam. In that special week people in US were listening to Say Say Say by Paul McCartney. Christine, directed by John Carpenter, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Different Seasons by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Pedro Rios Maestre. In that special week people in US were listening to Physical by Olivia Newton-John. Taps, directed by Harold Becker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Aviator by Ernest K. Gann 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 Shares Apple. 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. The Ninja by Eric Van Lustbader was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Sharin Foo. In UK Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd was in the top 5 hits. Star Trek: The Motion Picture, directed by Robert Wise, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Monica Barladeanu. In UK Mary's Boy Child by Boney M was in the top 5 hits. Superman, directed by Richard Donner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. Eye Of The Needle by Ken Follett 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 Dallas. In UK Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings was in the top 5 hits. The Goodbye Girl, directed by Herbert Ross, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Dark Lady by Louis Auchincloss 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 Dan Hawkins. 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. The Final Days by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein 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 Winkelman Bialik in San Diego. In that special week people in US were listening to Fly, Robin, Fly by Silver Convention. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, directed by Milos Forman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Shogun by James Clavell 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 that special week people in US were listening to Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas. The Godfather: Part II, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The House Of A Thousand Lanterns by Victoria Holt 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 Reinard Wilson. 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. Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Missy Francis in Los Angeles. In UK My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry was in the top 5 hits. The Poseidon Adventure, directed by Ronald Neame, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. I'M O.K.- You'Re O.K. by Thomas Harris was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Becky Sunshine [Rebekah Jayne Hunter]. 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 Underground Man by Ross Macdonald 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 Brooklyn Heights. 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. One Hundred Years Of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Jane Robinson. In UK Sugar Sugar by Archies was in the top 5 hits. They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, directed by Sydney Pollack, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. Naked Came The Stranger by Penelope Ashe 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 Tatianna. 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. Couples by John Updike was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1968.

Famous people born on this day include David Szott. In that special week people in US were listening to Daydream Believer by The Monkees. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, directed by Stanley Kramer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. The Secret Of Santa Vittoria by Robert Crichton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Jim Sandlak in Kitchener. In that special week people in US were listening to Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band. A Man for All Seasons, directed by Fred Zinnemann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Everything But Money by Sam Levenson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Teresa Blake in Tuscaloosa. In UK She Loves You by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Charade, directed by Stanley Donen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. When The Legends Die by Hal Borland 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 Holly Gagnier in Los Angeles. In that special week people in US were listening to Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons. Girls! Girls! Girls!, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. The Blue Nile by Alan Moorehead was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Dale Sanderson. In that special week people in US were listening to Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes. Throne of Blood, directed by Akira Kurosawa, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Firsthand Report by Sherman Adams 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 Jaap van Sweden. 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 Elements Of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Sheree J Wilson in Rochester. In UK Hoots Mon by Lord Rockingham's XI was in the top 5 hits. The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, directed by Mark Robson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Lenore Rittenhouse in Honolulu. 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. Silver Leopard by F. Van Wyck Mason 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 Cathy Rigby McCoy in Los Alamitos. 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. From Under My Hat by Hedda Hopper was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1952.

The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Jean Dore. Murder, My Sweet, directed by Edward Dmytryk, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1944. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1944.

The US president was Herbert Hoover (Republican). Famous people born on this day include John Croom. A Farewell to Arms, directed by Frank Borzage, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1932. Sons by Pearl S. Buck was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1932.

The US president was Calvin Coolidge (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Aitmatow. West of Zanzibar, directed by Tod Browning, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1928. Wintersmoon by Hugh Alpole was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1928.

The US president was Warren G. Harding (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Arthur R Hawkins. The Toll of the Sea, directed by Chester M. Franklin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1922. If Winter Comes by A.S.M. Hutchinson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1922.

The US president was Woodrow Wilson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Josef Doležal. Madame DuBarry, directed by Ernst Lubitsch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1920. Kindred of the Dust by Peter B. Kyne was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1920.

The US president was William Howard Taft (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Yusef Bedri. The Invaders, directed by Francis Ford, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1912. The Melting of Molly by Maria Thompson Davies was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1912.