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. The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Aymeric. In that special week people in US were listening to Run It! by Chris Brown. Cheaper by the Dozen 2, directed by Adam Shankman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2005. The Year Of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 2005.

Famous people born on this day include Aiden Flowers. In UK Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid 20 was in the top 5 hits. The Keeper, directed by Paul Lynch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2004. Night Fall by Nelson DeMille was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 2004.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat). In UK Independent Women Part 1 by Destiny's Child was in the top 5 hits. The Gift, directed by Sam Raimi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Drowning Ruth by Christina Schwarz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Leyla Tanlar. In UK Perfect Day by Various Artists was in the top 5 hits. Kundun, directed by Martin Scorsese, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Another City, Not My Own by Dominick Dunne was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Daniela Barranco. 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. Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Alexandra Tavernier. 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. Without Remorse by Tom Clancy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Roméo Elvis. In that special week people in US were listening to I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston. Desperate Crimes, directed by Andreas Marfori, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Mexico by James A. Michener was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Vladimir Tarasenko. In UK Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by George Michael & Elton John was in the top 5 hits. Grand Canyon, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Doomsday Conspiracy by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Arantxa Rus. In UK Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice was in the top 5 hits. The Russia House, directed by Fred Schepisi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Longshot by Dick Francis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Taylor Swift. In that special week people in US were listening to We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel. Born on the Fourth of July, directed by Oliver Stone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. 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: 13 December 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Caterina Lopez. 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. Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1988.

Famous people born on this day include James Eagan Holmes. 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. Sarum by Edward Rutherfurd was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Kristen Dalton (Miss USA). In that special week people in US were listening to The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby. The Morning After, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. His Way by Kitty Kelley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Laurence Leboeuf. In that special week people in US were listening to Broken Wings by Mr. Mister. Revolution, directed by Hugh Hudson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Elisa Di Francisca. 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. Second Heaven by Judith Guest was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Amy Lee. 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. Cosmos by Carl Sagan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat). Famous people born on this day include Patrik Antonius. In UK There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir was in the top 5 hits. Altered States, directed by Ken Russell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Peter The Great by Robert K. Massie was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Luke Steele (musician). In UK Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd was in the top 5 hits. Kramer vs. Kramer, directed by Robert Benton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Provenance by Frank McDonald was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Guillaume Carcaud. In UK Mary's Boy Child by Boney M was in the top 5 hits. California Suite, directed by Herbert Ross, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. Bright Flows The River by Taylor Caldwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Tupele Dorgu. In that special week people in US were listening to You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone. The Choirboys, directed by Robert Aldrich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Rama Yade. In that special week people in US were listening to Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart. The Eagle Has Landed, directed by John Sturges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Touch Not The Cat by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Richard Dourthe. In UK Lonely This Christmas by Mud was in the top 5 hits. 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: 13 December 1974.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Meghna Gulzar. 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. The Best Of Life by David Scherman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1973.

Famous people born on this day include American McGee. 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. The Peter Prescription by Laurence J. Peter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Jeffrey Pierce. In UK Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) by Benny Hill was in the top 5 hits. 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: 13 December 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Michaël Cohen. 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. Islands In The Stream by Ernest Hemingway was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Tony Curran. 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 Kingdom And The Power by Gay Talese was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat). Famous people born on this day include Carlos Hasselbaink. 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. Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Jamie Foxx. In that special week people in US were listening to Daydream Believer by The Monkees. 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: 13 December 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Nicolas Skourias. In UK Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones was in the top 5 hits. The Deadly Bees, directed by Freddie Francis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Jackie Clune. In UK The Carnival Is Over by The Seekers was in the top 5 hits. 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: 13 December 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Kristen McMenamy. In that special week people in US were listening to Mr. Lonely by Bobby Vinton. 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: 13 December 1964.

Famous people born on this day include Philippe Collet. In that special week people in US were listening to Dominique by The Singing Nun. Love with the Proper Stranger, directed by Robert Mulligan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. The Hat On The Bed by John O'Hara was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1963.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democrat). Famous people born on this day include Rex Ryan. In that special week people in US were listening to Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons. The Trial, directed by Orson Welles, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Fanny Bastien. In UK Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan was in the top 5 hits. Barabbas, directed by Richard Fleischer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. My Life In Court by Louis Nizer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Trey Gunn. 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. Taken At The Flood by John Gunther was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Johnny Whitaker. In UK What Do You Want? by Adam Faith was in the top 5 hits. Suddenly, Last Summer, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. The Devil'S Advocate by Morris L. West was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Lynn-Holly Johnson. In that special week people in US were listening to To Know Him, Is To Love Him by The Teddy Bears. The Magician, directed by Ingmar Bergman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Women And Thomas Harrow by John P. Marquand was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Ralph Benmergui. In UK Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets was in the top 5 hits. The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell, directed by Otto Preminger, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Dolores Della-Penna. In UK Let's Have Another Party by Winifred Atwell was in the top 5 hits. Vera Cruz, directed by Robert Aldrich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. Blue Hurricane by F. Van Wyck Mason was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1954.

Famous people born on this day include Ben Bernanke. 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 Unconquered by Ben Ames Williams was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democrat). Famous people born on this day include Jean Rouaud. 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. The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 13 December 1952.