The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In UK American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West was in the top 5 hits. War, Inc., directed by Joshua Seftel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. Small Favor by Jim Butcher was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Hayah bint Hamzah. In UK Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne was in the top 5 hits. 28 Weeks Later, directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2007. The Alibi Man by Tami Hoag was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 2007.

Famous people born on this day include Suri Cruise. In that special week people in US were listening to Bad Day by Daniel Powter. Another Gay Movie, directed by Todd Stephens, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2006. The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 2006.

Famous people born on this day include Sophia Brownlee. In UK Make Luv by Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham was in the top 5 hits. Memories of Murder, directed by Joon-ho Bong, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2003. Bush at War by Bob Woodward was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 2003.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). In UK Fill Me In by Craig David was in the top 5 hits. Frequency, directed by Gregory Hoblit, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Fair Ball by Bob Costas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Michael Andrew. In that special week people in US were listening to No Scrubs by TLC. A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Michael Hoffman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Devan Key. In UK It's Like That by Run-DMC vs Jason Nevins was in the top 5 hits. Black Dog, directed by Kevin Hooks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Dominique Barrett. In UK I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly was in the top 5 hits. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, directed by Jay Roach, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. The Kiss by Kathryn Harrison was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Ski Mask The Slump God. In that special week people in US were listening to Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion. The Craft, directed by Andrew Fleming, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Lesslie Polinesia. In UK Back For Good by Take That was in the top 5 hits. Friday, directed by F. Gary Gray, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Sisters by Sharon J. Wohlmuth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Moisés Arias. In that special week people in US were listening to Bump N' Grind by R. Kelly. The Favor, directed by Donald Petrie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. The Client by John Grisham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Nathan Sykes. In that special week people in US were listening to Informer by Snow. The Main Event, directed by Howard Zieff, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Chloe Bennet. In UK Deeply Dippy by Right Said Fred was in the top 5 hits. Folks!, directed by Ted Kotcheff, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. The Elf Queen Of Shannara by Terry Brooks was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Jessica (entertainer). In that special week people in US were listening to Like A Prayer by Madonna. Collision Course, directed by Lewis Teague, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. We Are Still Married by Garrison Keillor was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Jessica Cambensy. In UK Heart by Pet Shop Boys was in the top 5 hits. Two Moon Junction, directed by Zalman King, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. The Icarus Agenda by Robert Ludlum was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. In that special week people in US were listening to I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin. The Allnighter, directed by Tamar Simon Hoffs, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Destiny by Sally Beauman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Eleanor James. In that special week people in US were listening to Kiss by Prince. Blue City, directed by Michelle Manning, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Nerilka'S Story by Anne McCaffrey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Łukasz Fabiański. In that special week people in US were listening to We Are The World by USA for Africa. Gymkata, directed by Robert Clouse, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. The Soong Dynasty by Sterling Seagrave was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1985.

Famous people born on this day include America Ferrera. In UK Hello by Lionel Richie was in the top 5 hits. Lady Libertine, directed by Gérard Kikoïne, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. People Of The Lie by M. Scott Peck was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1984.

Famous people born on this day include François Clerc. In UK Let's Dance by David Bowie was in the top 5 hits. Something Wicked This Way Comes, directed by Jack Clayton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Banker by Dick Francis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Marie-Élaine Thibert. In UK My Camera Never Lies by Bucks Fizz was in the top 5 hits. Big Meat Eater, directed by Chris Windsor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Years Of Upheaval by Henry Kissinger was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Milan Jovanovic. In UK Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz was in the top 5 hits. Hard Country, directed by David Greene, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Reflex by Dick Francis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Laura Mennell. In that special week people in US were listening to Call Me by Blondie. Die Laughing, directed by Jeff Werner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Triple by Ken Follett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Kourtney Kardashian. In that special week people in US were listening to Knock On Wood by Amii Stewart. A Little Romance, directed by George Roy Hill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Ss-Gb by Len Deighton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Cindy Taylor. In that special week people in US were listening to Don't Leave Me This Way by Thelma Houston. Come Play with Me, directed by George Harrison Marks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Roots by Alex Haley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Melissa Joan Hart. In UK Save Your Kisses For Me by Brotherhood Of Man was in the top 5 hits. Jackson County Jail, directed by Michael Miller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. The Gemini Contenders by Robert Ludlum was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1976.

Famous people born on this day include GoonRock . In that special week people in US were listening to Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John. Death Race 2000, directed by Paul Bartel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. The Pleasure Bond by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Olivier Besancenot. In that special week people in US were listening to TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB. Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell, directed by Terence Fisher, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Turquoise Mask by Phyllis A. Whitney was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Eli Roth. In that special week people in US were listening to The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack. The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid, directed by Philip Kaufman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Friends Of Eddie Coyle by George V. Higgins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1972.

Famous people born on this day include David Tennant. In UK Hot Love by T Rex was in the top 5 hits. Bananas, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Saad Hariri. In UK Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel was in the top 5 hits. Hi, Mom!, directed by Brian De Palma, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. The House On The Strand by Daphne du Maurier was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Sayako Kuroda. In that special week people in US were listening to Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension. Guns of the Magnificent Seven, directed by Paul Wendkos, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. Force 10 From Navarone by Alistair MacLean was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include David Hewlett. In that special week people in US were listening to Honey by Bobby Goldsboro. The Double Helix by James Watson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Maria Bello. In that special week people in US were listening to Somethin' Stupid by Nancy Sinatra. Two for the Road, directed by Stanley Donen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Games People Play by Eric Berne was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Trine Hattestad. In that special week people in US were listening to (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers. Secrets of a Windmill Girl, directed by Arnold L. Miller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Up the Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Steven Stayner. In UK Concrete And Clay by Unit 4+2 was in the top 5 hits. Merveilleuse Angélique, directed by Bernard Borderie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. Sixpence In Her Shoe by Phyllis McGinley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Zazie (singer). In that special week people in US were listening to Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles. Woman of Straw, directed by Basil Dearden, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. The Night Of The Generals by Hans Kirst was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Conan O'Brien. In UK How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers was in the top 5 hits. The Fall Of The Dynasties by Edmond Taylor was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Jeff Dunham. In that special week people in US were listening to Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley. Hands of a Stranger, directed by Newt Arnold, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Kirkland Revels by Victoria Holt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Jane Leeves. In UK Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. The Guns of Navarone, directed by J. Lee Thompson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Decision At Delphi by Helen MacInnes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Yelena Zhupiyeva-Vyazova. In UK My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan was in the top 5 hits. Circus of Horrors, directed by Sidney Hayers, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. My Wicked, Wicked Ways by Errol Flynn was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Jim Eisenreich. In UK Side Saddle by Russ Conway was in the top 5 hits. The World of Apu, directed by Satyajit Ray, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. The Devil In Bucks County by Edmund Schiddel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Laurent Baffie. In that special week people in US were listening to Tequila by The Champs. Showdown at Boot Hill, directed by Gene Fowler Jr., was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Day Christ Died by Jim Bishop was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Thierry Groensteen. In that special week people in US were listening to Round And Round by Perry Como. Kronos, directed by Kurt Neumann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Fbi Story by Don Whitehead was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Amschel Rothschild. In that special week people in US were listening to The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes. Jump Into Hell, directed by David Butler, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. Run Silent, Run Deep by Edward L. Beach was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Sylvie Abraham. In UK I See The Moon by The Stargazers was in the top 5 hits. Arrow in the Dust, directed by Lesley Selander, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. The Mind Alive by Harry Allen Overstreet and Bonaro W. Overstreet was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1954.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Stefano Marcoaldi. Private Information, directed by Fergus McDonell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1952.