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. Divine Justice by David Baldacci was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Madysyn Rose. 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 Best-Loved Poems Of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis by Caroline Kennedy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 2001.

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 Gift, directed by Sam Raimi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Last Precinct by Patricia Cornwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Chandler Canterbury. In that special week people in US were listening to I'm Your Angel by R. Kelly. Mighty Joe Young, directed by Ron Underwood, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. The Professor And The Madman by Simon Winchester was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Stefania Owen. 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. The Ghost by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Jahlil Okafor. In that special week people in US were listening to One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey. Dracula: Dead and Loving It, directed by Mel Brooks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. The Final Judgment by Richard North Patterson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Alina Eremia. In that special week people in US were listening to Again by Janet Jackson. Grumpy Old Men, directed by Donald Petrie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Seinlanguage by Jerry Seinfeld was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include OTF Nunu. 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: 15 December 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Catalina Otalvaro. 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 Sum Of All Fears by Tom Clancy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Rachel Brosnahan. 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. Carl'S Christmas by Alexandra Day was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Nichole Bloom. 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. The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Floyd Ayité. In UK Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits. Working Girl, directed by Mike Nichols, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. The Queen Of The Damned by Anne Rice was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Thomas Baroukh. 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. Veil by Bob Woodward was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Snejana Onopka. 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. One More Time by Carol Burnett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Priscilla Mennella. 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. The Cat Who Walks Through Walls by Robert A. Heinlein was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Véronique Mang. In that special week people in US were listening to Out Of Touch by Daryl Hall & John Oates. Johnny Dangerously, directed by Amy Heckerling, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish by Douglas Adams was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Charlie Cox. 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: 15 December 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Najoua Belyzel. In UK Don't You Want Me by The Human League was in the top 5 hits. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, directed by George Miller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. No Time For Tears by Cynthia Freeman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Elodie Gossuin. 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. Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Adam Brody. 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. Serpentine by Thomas Thompson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Henrieta Nagyová. 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. Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Rohff . 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 Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Baichung Bhutia. 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: 15 December 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Laurel Nakadate. 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. Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1975.

Famous people born on this day include Benedetta Ciaccia. 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. A Bridge Too Far by Cornelius Ryan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1974.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Surya Bonaly. 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. Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Stuart Townsend. In that special week people in US were listening to Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul. Across 110th Street, directed by Barry Shear, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Kamel Ouali. 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. Theirs Was The Kingdom by R.F. Delderfield was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Michael Shanks. In UK I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds was in the top 5 hits. My Name Is Trinity, directed by Enzo Barboni, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. God Is An Englishman by R.F. Delderfield was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Adriana Esteves. In that special week people in US were listening to Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye by Steam. The Red Tent, directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Collapse Of The Third Republic by William L. Shirer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Garrett Wang. In that special week people in US were listening to I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye. Hell in the Pacific, directed by John Boorman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Teresa May. 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. Twenty Letters To A Friend by Svetlana Alliluyeva was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Molly Price. 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. The Mask Of Apollo by Mary Renault was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Kimberly Donley. 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. Airs Above The Ground by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Christophe Carrière. 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 Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John Le Carre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1964.

Famous people born on this day include Helen Slater. 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 Three Sirens by Irving Wallace was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1963.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Gianluca Farina. 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: 15 December 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Sylvie Andrieux. 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. Daughter Of Silence by Morris L. West was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Philippe Dupuy. In UK It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. Flaming Star, directed by Don Siegel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Waste Makers by Vance Packard was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Richard Roman. 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. This Is My God by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Rabah Madjer. 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. The King Must Die by Mary Renault was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Paul Simonon. 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. Papa'S Wife by Thyra Ferre Bjorn was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Oliver Heald. 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. The Saturday Evening Post Treasury by Roger Butterfield was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1954.

Famous people born on this day include John Allen. 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 Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Julie Taymor. 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 Great Enterprise by H.A. Overstreet was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 15 December 1952.