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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini 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. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult 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 UK Crazy by Gnarls Barkley was in the top 5 hits. Another Gay Movie, directed by Todd Stephens, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2006. Cobra Ii by Michael R. Gordon and Bernard E. Trainor 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. Back Roads by Tawni O'Dell 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. Abide With Me by E. Lynn Harris 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 that special week people in US were listening to All My Life by K-Ci & JoJo. Black Dog, directed by Kevin Hooks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom 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 that special week people in US were listening to Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, directed by Jay Roach, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Acts Of Love by Judith Michael 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 UK Return Of The Mack by Mark Morrison was in the top 5 hits. The Craft, directed by Andrew Fleming, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. First King Of Shannara by Terry Brooks 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. Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou 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 UK The Most Beautiful Girl In The World by Prince was in the top 5 hits. The Favor, directed by Donald Petrie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Old Songs In A New Cafe by Robert James Waller 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. Damini, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. The Children Of Men by P. D. James 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 that special week people in US were listening to Save The Best For Last by Vanessa Williams. Folks!, directed by Ted Kotcheff, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. The Texas Connection by Craig I. Zirbel 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 UK Eternal Flame by The Bangles was in the top 5 hits. Collision Course, directed by Lewis Teague, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan 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. Hot Money by Dick Francis 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. Fine Things by Danielle Steel 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. Cyclops by Clive Cussler 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 UK Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears was in the top 5 hits. Gymkata, directed by Robert Clouse, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Hotel Du Lac by Anita Brookner 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 that special week people in US were listening to Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) by Phil Collins. Lady Libertine, directed by Gérard Kikoïne, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Further Up The Organization by Robert Townsend 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. The Ballad of Narayama, directed by Shôhei Imamura, 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: 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. Namak Halaal, directed by Prakash Mehra, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. How To Make Love To A Man by Alexandra Penney 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. You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen 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. My Many Years by Arthur Rubinstein 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. War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk 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. Majesty by Robert Lacey 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. Trinity by Leon Uris 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. Here At The New Yorker by Brendan Gill 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 UK Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks was in the top 5 hits. Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell, directed by Terence Fisher, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Plain Speaking by Merle Miller 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 UK Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard was in the top 5 hits. The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid, directed by Philip Kaufman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Boys Of Summer by Roger Kahn 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. The Passions Of The Mind by Irving Stone 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 that special week people in US were listening to Let It Be by The Beatles. Hi, Mom!, directed by Brian De Palma, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Mary Queen Of Scots by Antonia Fraser 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. Grant Takes Command by Bruce Catton 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 UK What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong was in the top 5 hits. The Tower Of Babel by Morris West 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. Under The Eye Of The Storm by John Hersey 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. Catherine The Great by Zoe Oldenbourg 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. A Day In The Life Of President Kennedy by Jim Bishop 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. Final Verdict by Adela Rogers St. Johns 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 that special week people in US were listening to Blue Moon by The Marcels. The Guns of Navarone, directed by J. Lee Thompson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Dr. Tom Dooley'S Three Great Books by Dr. Tom Dooley 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. Poor No More by Robert Ruark 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. Peter Freuchen'S Book Of The Seven Seas by Peter Freuchen and David Loth 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 UK Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan was in the top 5 hits. Kronos, directed by Kurt Neumann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Organization Man by William H. Whyte Jr 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. The Good Shepherd by C.S. Forester 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 Lady Of Arlington by Harnett T. Kane 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. A Stone For Danny Fisher by Harold Robbins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 April 1952.