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. A Mercy by Toni Morrison 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 that special week people in US were listening to U Got It Bad by Usher. Personal Best, directed by Robert Towne, 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. The Gift, directed by Sam Raimi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Beatles Anthology by The Beatles 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 that special week people in US were listening to Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John. Kundun, directed by Martin Scorsese, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt 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. Dogbert'S Top Secret Management Handbook by Scott Adams 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. Dracula: Dead and Loving It, directed by Mel Brooks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan 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 UK Mr Blobby by Mr Blobby was in the top 5 hits. Grumpy Old Men, directed by Donald Petrie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Love Can Build A Bridge by Naomi Judd 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. Driving Force by Dick Francis 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 that special week people in US were listening to Black Or White by Michael Jackson. Grand Canyon, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Sapphire Rose by David Eddings 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. Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss 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 UK You Got It (The Right Stuff) by New Kids On The Block was in the top 5 hits. Born on the Fourth of July, directed by Oliver Stone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Among Schoolchildren by Tracy Kidder 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 that special week people in US were listening to Look Away by Chicago. Working Girl, directed by Mike Nichols, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Alaska by James A. Michener 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. The Bonfire Of The Vanities by Tom Wolfe 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 UK The Final Countdown by Europe was in the top 5 hits. The Morning After, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. James Herriot'S Dog Stories by James Herriot 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. Secrets by Danielle Steel 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. Megatrends by John Naisbitt 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 that special week people in US were listening to Physical by Olivia Newton-John. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, directed by George Miller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Legacy by Howard Fast 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. Altered States, directed by Ken Russell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Sky'S The Limit by Wayne Dyer 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. How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate by Albert J. Lowry 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. Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee 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 UK Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings was in the top 5 hits. The Choirboys, directed by Robert Aldrich, 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 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. Adolf Hitler by John Toland 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. The Age Of Napoleon by Will and Ariel Durant 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. Jacob the Liar, directed by Frank Beyer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Rhinemann Exchange by Robert Ludlum 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. Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson 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 UK My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry was in the top 5 hits. Across 110th Street, directed by Barry Shear, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach 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 that special week people in US were listening to Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone. A Clockwork Orange, directed by Stanley Kubrick, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Jennie, Volume Two by Ralph G. Martin 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. My Name Is Trinity, directed by Enzo Barboni, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw 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 UK Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris was in the top 5 hits. The Red Tent, directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The French Lieutenant'S Woman by John Fowles 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. Hell in the Pacific, directed by John Boorman, 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 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. Anyone Can Make A Million by Morton Shulman 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 that special week people in US were listening to Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band. The Deadly Bees, directed by Freddie Francis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Capable Of Honor by Allen Drury 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 Lockwood Concern by John O'Hara 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 UK I Feel Fine by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. 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. Love with the Proper Stranger, directed by Robert Mulligan, 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 that special week people in US were listening to Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes. Barabbas, directed by Richard Fleischer, 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. Flaming Star, directed by Don Siegel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Pomp And Circumstance by Noel Coward 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. Poor No More by Robert Ruark was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Lisa Morton. In UK It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty was in the top 5 hits. The Magician, directed by Ingmar Bergman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick 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 that special week people in US were listening to Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley. The Enemy Below, directed by Dick Powell, 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 Jean-Paul Faugère. In UK Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray was in the top 5 hits. Three Men in a Boat, directed by Ken Annakin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. Merry Christmas, Mr. Baxter by Edward Streeter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1956.

Famous people born on this day include Karl Renz. In UK Answer Me by Frankie Laine was in the top 5 hits. Knights of the Round Table, directed by Richard Thorpe, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The Devil'S Laughter by Frank Yerby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1953.

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. Abraham Lincoln by Benjamin P. Thomas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 December 1952.