The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Perfect by Ed Sheeran. The Tale, directed by Jennifer Fox, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2018. Wonder by R.J. Palacio was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 2018.

Famous people born on this day include Max Bratman. In UK Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz was in the top 5 hits. Definitely, Maybe, directed by Adam Brooks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 2008.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). In that special week people in US were listening to Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child. The Believer, directed by Henry Bean, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. The Beatles Anthology by The Beatles was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 2001.

Famous people born on this day include Jake Mitchell. In that special week people in US were listening to What A Girl Wants by Christina Aguilera. You Can Count on Me, directed by Kenneth Lonergan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Century by Peter Jennings, Todd Brewster was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Ella Henderson. In that special week people in US were listening to One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey. Hard Eight, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Lincoln by David Herbert Donald was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Laurel McGoff. In UK Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex was in the top 5 hits. Murder in the First, directed by Marc Rocco, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. In the Kitchen With Rosie by Rosie Dale was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Emre Can. In that special week people in US were listening to Hero by Mariah Carey. Four Weddings and a Funeral, directed by Mike Newell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Private Parts by Howard Stern was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1994.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Zayn Malik. Stalingrad, directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Truman by David McCullough was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1993.

Famous people born on this day include Georgia Jagger. In UK Bohemian Rhapsody / These Are The Days Of Our Lives by Queen was in the top 5 hits. Reservoir Dogs, directed by Quentin Tarantino, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Sergey Karjakin. In UK Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block was in the top 5 hits. House Party, directed by Reginald Hudlin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Among Schoolchildren by Tracy Kidder was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1990.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Axel Witsel. In UK Especially For You by Kylie & Jason was in the top 5 hits. The Terror Within, directed by Thierry Notz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Child Star by Shirley Temple Black was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1989.

Famous people born on this day include Claude Giroux (ice hockey). In that special week people in US were listening to Got My Mind Set On You by George Harrison. Tapeheads, directed by Bill Fishman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. The Tommyknockers by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Gemma Arterton. In UK West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys was in the top 5 hits. Desert Bloom, directed by Eugene Corr, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. The Storyteller by Harold Robbins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Yohana Cobo. In that special week people in US were listening to Like A Virgin by Madonna. Fandango, directed by Kevin Reynolds, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Strong Medicine by Arthur Hailey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Styliani Kaltsidou. In UK You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins was in the top 5 hits. Independence Day, directed by Robert Mandel, 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 January 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Paul-Henri Mathieu. In UK The Land Of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz was in the top 5 hits. Shoot the Moon, directed by Alan Parker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Go Slowly, Come Back Quickly by David Niven was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1982.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Valerie Domínguez. In that special week people in US were listening to (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon. Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror, directed by Andrea Bianchi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Manchu by Robert Elegant was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1981.

Famous people born on this day include Amerie . In UK Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders was in the top 5 hits. Death Watch, directed by Bertrand Tavernier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. White House Years by Henry Kissinger was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Amerie (singer). In UK Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings was in the top 5 hits. Vishwanath, directed by Subhash Ghai, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. The Immigrants by Howard Fast was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1978.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Piolo Pascual. In that special week people in US were listening to You Make Me Feel Like Dancing by Leo Sayer. Bad, directed by Jed Johnson, 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 January 1977.

Famous people born on this day include Jason Freese. In UK Streets Of London by Ralph McTell was in the top 5 hits. The Great McGonagall, directed by Joseph McGrath, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Looking for Mr. Goodbar by Judith Rossner was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Melanie Chisholm. In that special week people in US were listening to The Joker by Steve Miller Band. Willie Dynamite, directed by Gilbert Moses, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Something Happened by Joseph Heller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Zack de la Rocha. In that special week people in US were listening to Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head by B.J. Thomas. Pippi in the South Seas, directed by Olle Hellbom, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. The Seven Minutes by Irving Wallace was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1970.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Stéphanie Chevrier. In that special week people in US were listening to I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye. The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1969.

Famous people born on this day include Heather Mills. In UK Hello Goodbye by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Blackbeard's Ghost, directed by Robert Stevenson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Renata Litvinova. In that special week people in US were listening to I'm A Believer by The Monkees. Hotel, directed by Richard Quine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. The Boston Strangler by Gerald Frank was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Olivier Martinez. In that special week people in US were listening to We Can Work It Out by The Beatles. The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, directed by Alan Rafkin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Is Paris Burning? by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Jeff Bezos. In UK Glad All Over by Dave Clark Five was in the top 5 hits. Zulu, directed by Cy Endfield, 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 January 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Guy Chambers. In UK The Next Time / Bachelor Boy by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits. Le Petit Soldat, directed by Jean-Luc Godard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. Elizabeth Appleton by John O'Hara was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1963.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Andrea Carnevale. In that special week people in US were listening to Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra. The Nylon Pirates by Nicholas Monsarrat was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1961.

Famous people born on this day include Elie Kakou. In that special week people in US were listening to El Paso by Marty Robbins. Cash McCall, directed by Joseph Pevney, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Status Seekers by Vance Packard was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Blixa Bargeld. In that special week people in US were listening to The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks. Room at the Top, directed by Jack Clayton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. Wedemeyer Reports! by General Albert C. Wedemeyer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Jean-Aimé Toupane. In UK Great Balls Of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis was in the top 5 hits. Tamango, directed by John Berry, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. To Live Again by Catherine Marshall was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Felipe Rose. In UK The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers was in the top 5 hits. The Americano, directed by William Castle, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. Mary Anne by Daphne du Maurier was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Brigitte Girardin. In UK You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford was in the top 5 hits. Jhansi Ki Rani, directed by Sohrab Modi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. Steamboat Gothic by Frances Parkinson Keyes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1953.