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. In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale, directed by Uwe Boll, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini 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. Traffic, directed by Steven Soderbergh, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. From The Corner Of His Eye by Dean Koontz 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. The Virgin Suicides, directed by Sofia Coppola, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Nathan Gamble. In UK Never Ever by All Saints was in the top 5 hits. Pi, directed by Darren Aronofsky, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Violin by Anne Rice was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1998.

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. Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, directed by Paris Barclay, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. The Children'S Book Of Virtues by Michael Hague 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. The Usual Suspects, directed by Bryan Singer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Dolly by Dolly Parton 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. Clerks., directed by Kevin Smith, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. The Pelican Brief by John Grisham 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. Chaplin, directed by Richard Attenborough, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Terminal by Robin Cook 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. Lolita, directed by Stanley Kubrick, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Pixie Lott. In UK Sadness Part 1 by Enigma was in the top 5 hits. Not Without My Daughter, directed by Brian Gilbert, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Needful Things by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1991.

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. Internal Affairs, directed by Mike Figgis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum 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. Working Girl, directed by Mike Nichols, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Spy Hook by Len Deighton 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. Good Morning, Vietnam, directed by Barry Levinson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Chronicle Of The 20Th Century by Clifton Daniel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Naya Rivera. In that special week people in US were listening to Walk Like An Egyptian by Bangles. Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Frank Oz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Kaleidoscope by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Gemma Arterton. In UK West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys was in the top 5 hits. Enemy Mine, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Skeleton Crew by Stephen King 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. Stranger Than Paradise, directed by Jim Jarmusch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. The Brain by Richard M. Restak was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Oribe Peralta. In that special week people in US were listening to Say Say Say by Paul McCartney. Silkwood, directed by Mike Nichols, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1984.

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. Xtro, directed by Harry Bromley Davenport, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Jane Fonda'S Workout Book by Jane Fonda 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. Neighbors, directed by John G. Avildsen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. The Legacy by Howard Fast 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. Le gendarme de Saint-Tropez, directed by Jean Girault, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Hidden Target by Helen MacInnes 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. Scavenger Hunt, directed by Michael Schultz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Marián Hossa. In that special week people in US were listening to Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees. Invasion of the Body Snatchers, directed by Philip Kaufman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. A Time For Truth by William E. Simon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1979.

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. Coma, directed by Michael Crichton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. Illusions by Richard Bach 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. The Sentinel, directed by Michael Winner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. To Jerusalem And Back by Saul Bellow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1977.

Famous people born on this day include Mighty McGee. In UK Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was in the top 5 hits. Barry Lyndon, directed by Stanley Kubrick, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Shogun by James Clavell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Jason Freese. In UK Streets Of London by Ralph McTell was in the top 5 hits. Black Christmas, directed by Bob Clark, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Strictly Speaking by Edwin Newman 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. Don't Look Now, directed by Nicolas Roeg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Olivier Peslier. In that special week people in US were listening to You're So Vain by Carly Simon. Jeremiah Johnson, directed by Sydney Pollack, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Priyanka Gandhi. In UK I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers was in the top 5 hits. Straw Dogs, directed by Sam Peckinpah, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. Beyond Freedom And Dignity by B. F. Skinner was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Scott Burrell. In UK Grandad by Clive Dunn was in the top 5 hits. Sometimes a Great Notion, directed by Paul Newman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Child From The Sea by Elizabeth Goudge was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1971.

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. The Punch Bowl, directed by Helmut Weiss, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. QB VII by Leon Uris 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. Pierrot le Fou, directed by Jean-Luc Godard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Seven Minutes by Irving Wallace 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. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, directed by Sergio Leone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart 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. Grand Prix, directed by John Frankenheimer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Capable Of Honor by Allen Drury 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 Slender Thread, directed by Sydney Pollack, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Green Berets by Robin Moore was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Rob Zombie. In UK Yeh Yeh by Georgie Fame was in the top 5 hits. Sex and the Single Girl, directed by Richard Quine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. The Kennedy Wit by Bill Adler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Jeff Bezos. In UK Glad All Over by Dave Clark Five was in the top 5 hits. The Sword in the Stone, directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. The Living Reed by Pearl S. Buck 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. Days of Wine and Roses, directed by Blake Edwards, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. The Group by Mary McCarth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Emanuele Pirro. In UK The Young Ones by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits. The Innocents, directed by Jack Clayton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1962.

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. Where the Boys Are, directed by Henry Levin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. A Sense Of Values by Sloan Wilson 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. The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail, directed by Akira Kurosawa, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Darkness And The Dawn by Thomas B. Costain 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. Bell Book and Candle, directed by Richard Quine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone 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. The Enemy Below, directed by Dick Powell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Sound Of Thunder by Taylor Caldwell 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. Bad Day at Black Rock, directed by John Sturges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. The Tumult And The Shouting by Grantland Rice was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Howard Stern. In UK Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert was in the top 5 hits. David and Bathsheba, directed by Henry King, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. Triumph And Tragedy by Winston S. Churchill was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1954.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Brigitte Girardin. In UK You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford was in the top 5 hits. My Cousin Rachel, directed by Henry Koster, 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.

The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Maggie Bell. Tonight and Every Night, directed by Victor Saville, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1945. On TV people were watching On Stage, Everybody.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1945.

The US president was Calvin Coolidge (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Joëlle de Gravelaine. Queen Kelly, directed by Erich Von Stroheim, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1929. On TV people were watching British Movietone News.
But much more happened, find out here: 12 January 1929.