The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis. What Happens in Vegas, directed by Tom Vaughan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Nicole Chien. In that special week people in US were listening to SOS by Rihanna. Mission: Impossible III, directed by J.J. Abrams, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2006. Beach Road by James Patterson and Peter de Jonge was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 2006.

Famous people born on this day include Jessica Belkin. In UK One Step Closer by S Club Juniors was in the top 5 hits. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, directed by George Lucas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2002. Crossing Over by John Edward was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 2002.

Famous people born on this day include Cassadee Dunlap. In UK Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7 was in the top 5 hits. Moulin Rouge!, directed by Baz Luhrmann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. Time and Again by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 2001.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). In UK Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) by Oxide & Neutrino was in the top 5 hits. Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Cradle and All by James Patterson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Cloe Mackie. In that special week people in US were listening to Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G.. The Fifth Element, directed by Luc Besson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Even The Stars Look Lonesome by Maya Angelou was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Louisa Chirico. In that special week people in US were listening to Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Dead Man, directed by Jim Jarmusch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. The Yellow Admiral by Patrick O'Brian was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Madison Perry. In UK Unchained Melody / White Cliffs Of Dover by Robson Green & Jerome Flynn was in the top 5 hits. Die Hard: With a Vengeance, directed by John McTiernan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. The Liars' Club by Mary Karr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Travis Bennett. In UK Come On You Reds by Manchester United Football Squad was in the top 5 hits. The Crow, directed by Alex Proyas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. SeinLanguage by Jerry Seinfeld was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Lee Ji-eun. In UK Five Live (EP) by George Michael & Queen With Lisa Stansfield was in the top 5 hits. My Neighbor Totoro, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. The Devil'S Heart by Carmen Carter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Kirstie Maldonado. In that special week people in US were listening to Jump by Kris Kross. Lethal Weapon 3, directed by Richard Donner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Childhood by Bill Cosby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Joey Graceffa. In that special week people in US were listening to I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) by Hi-Five. Switch, directed by Blake Edwards, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Kitchen God'S Wife by Amy Tan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Kelz Wright. In UK Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue was in the top 5 hits. See No Evil, Hear No Evil, directed by Arthur Hiller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Sean Ward. In UK Perfect by Fairground Attraction was in the top 5 hits. Wings of Desire, directed by Wim Wenders, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Time Flies by Bill Cosby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Megan Fox. In that special week people in US were listening to Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston. Top Gun, directed by Tony Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. An Alien Affair by L. Ron Hubbard was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Dario Cvitanich. In UK The Reflex by Duran Duran was in the top 5 hits. The Natural, directed by Barry Levinson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Superior Women by Alice Adams was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Nancy Ajram. In UK True by Spandau Ballet was in the top 5 hits. Breathless, directed by Jim McBride, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Different Seasons by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Joo Ji Hoon. In UK Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder was in the top 5 hits. Conan the Barbarian, directed by John Milius, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. The 13Th Valley by John M. Del Vecchio was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Jessica Ponzo. In that special week people in US were listening to Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes. The Burning, directed by Tony Maylam, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Aviator by Ernest K. Gann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Mikel Alonso. In that special week people in US were listening to Call Me by Blondie. Fame, directed by Alan Parker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Ninja by Eric Van Lustbader was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1980.

Famous people born on this day include McKenzie Lee. In UK Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel was in the top 5 hits. Manhattan, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Jean-Sebastien Giguere. In UK I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart was in the top 5 hits. The Car, directed by Elliot Silverstein, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Dark Lady by Louis Auchincloss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Brian Langtry. Watch Out, We're Mad, directed by Marcello Fondato, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. The Final Days by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Tonex. In UK Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette was in the top 5 hits. Mandingo, directed by Richard Fleischer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Shogun by James Clavell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Conal Groom in Northford. In that special week people in US were listening to The Streak by Ray Stevens. Going Places, directed by Bertrand Blier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The House Of A Thousand Lanterns by Victoria Holt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Special Ed. In UK See My Baby Jive by Wizzard was in the top 5 hits. The Day of the Jackal, directed by Fred Zinnemann, 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: 16 May 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Keith Burns. In UK Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard was in the top 5 hits. Play It Again, Sam, directed by Herbert Ross, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. I'M O.K.- You'Re O.K. by Thomas Harris was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Eric Lynch. In that special week people in US were listening to American Woman by The Guess Who. The Ballad of Cable Hogue, directed by Sam Peckinpah, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. One Hundred Years Of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Steven Earl Lewis. In that special week people in US were listening to Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension. Mackenna's Gold, directed by J. Lee Thompson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. Naked Came The Stranger by Penelope Ashe was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Ralph Tresvant in Boston. In UK What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong was in the top 5 hits. The Swimmer, directed by Frank Perry, 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: 16 May 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Doug Brocail. In that special week people in US were listening to Groovin' by The Young Rascals. For a Few Dollars More, directed by Sergio Leone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. The Secret Of Santa Vittoria by Robert Crichton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Scott Reeves in Santa Monica. In UK Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann was in the top 5 hits. Arabesque, directed by Stanley Donen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Everything But Money by Sam Levenson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1966.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Michel Ledent. In UK From Me To You by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Spencer's Mountain, directed by Delmer Daves, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. When The Legends Die by Hal Borland was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Jimmy Hood. In that special week people in US were listening to Soldier Boy by The Shirelles. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. The Blue Nile by Alan Moorehead was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Nina Arvesen in White Plains. In UK Blue Moon by The Marcels was in the top 5 hits. Two Women, directed by Vittorio De Sica, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Firsthand Report by Sherman Adams was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Anne Parillaud. In UK Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers was in the top 5 hits. Hiroshima Mon Amour, directed by Alain Resnais, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Elements Of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Gitane Demone. In that special week people in US were listening to Witch Doctor by David Seville. Gigi, directed by Vincente Minnelli, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Joan Benoit Samuelson in Cape Elizabeth. In UK Butterfly by Andy Williams was in the top 5 hits. Desk Set, directed by Walter Lang, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. No Down Payment by John McPartland was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Janet Maw. In UK Secret Love by Doris Day was in the top 5 hits. Three Coins in the Fountain, directed by Jean Negulesco, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. The Untold Story Of Douglas Macarthur by Frazier Hunt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1954.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include James Herndon. Scaramouche, directed by George Sidney, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. From Under My Hat by Hedda Hopper was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1952.

The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Danny Trejo. The White Cliffs of Dover, directed by Clarence Brown, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1944. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1944.

The US president was Calvin Coolidge (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Billy Martin. The Man Who Laughs, directed by Paul Leni, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1928. Wintersmoon by Hugh Alpole was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1928.

The US president was Woodrow Wilson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Martine Carol [Maryse Mopurer]. The Flapper, directed by Alan Crosland, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1920. Kindred of the Dust by Peter B. Kyne was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 16 May 1920.