The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Live Your Life by T.I.. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, directed by Mark Herman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Xavier Trudeau. In UK About You Now by Sugababes was in the top 5 hits. Paranormal Activity, directed by Oren Peli, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2007. The Shape Shifter by Tony Hillerman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 2007.

Famous people born on this day include Noah Atwood. In that special week people in US were listening to Goodies by Ciara. Shark Tale, directed by Bibo Bergeron, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2004. Memorial Day by Vince Flynn was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 2004.

Famous people born on this day include Spencer Martin. In that special week people in US were listening to Dilemma by Nelly. The Rules of Attraction, directed by Roger Avary, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2002. The Sexual Life Of Catherine M. by Catherine Millet was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 2002.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Macerly . In UK Against All Odds by Mariah Carey & Westlife was in the top 5 hits. Pay It Forward, directed by Mimi Leder, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Darwin Awards by Wendy Northcutt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Lil George. In that special week people in US were listening to Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John. The Devil's Advocate, directed by Taylor Hackford, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. The President'S Daughter by Jack Higgins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Nadji Jeter. In that special week people in US were listening to Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio. Sleepers, directed by Barry Levinson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. A Reporter's Life by Walter Cronkite was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Darshan Raval. In UK Saturday Night by Whigfield was in the top 5 hits. Little Giants, directed by Duwayne Dunham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Lasher by Anne Rice was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1994.

Famous people born on this day include FaZe Jev. In that special week people in US were listening to Dreamlover by Mariah Carey. The Nightmare Before Christmas, directed by Henry Selick, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Waiting To Exhale by Terry McMillan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include John Florence. In UK End Of The Road by Boyz II Men was in the top 5 hits. 1492: Conquest of Paradise, directed by Ridley Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. The Stars Shine Down by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Tyler Posey. In UK (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams was in the top 5 hits. Frankie and Johnny, directed by Garry Marshall, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Darkness Visible by William Styron was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Carly Schroeder. In that special week people in US were listening to I Don't Have The Heart by James Ingram. Memphis Belle, directed by Michael Caton-Jones, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Message From Nam by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Laci Green. In UK Ride On Time by Black Box was in the top 5 hits. Look Who's Talking, directed by Amy Heckerling, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. A Woman Named Jackie by C. David Heymann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). In UK One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston was in the top 5 hits. The Accused, directed by Jonathan Kaplan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. The Home Planet by Kevin W. Kelley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Freja Beha Erichsen. In UK You Win Again by The Bee Gees was in the top 5 hits. Near Dark, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Patriot Games by Tom Clanc was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Lindsey Kildow. In that special week people in US were listening to Take On Me by A-Ha. Re-Animator, directed by Stuart Gordon, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Dancing In The Light by Shirley MacLaine was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Lindsey Vonn. In that special week people in US were listening to I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder. Blood Simple., directed by Joel Coen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. The Auerbach Will by Stephen Birmingham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Dante . In that special week people in US were listening to Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler. Rumble Fish, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The F-Plan Diet by Audrey Eyton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Ne-Yo . In UK Pass The Dutchie by Musical Youth was in the top 5 hits. Fitzcarraldo, directed by Werner Herzog, 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 October 1982.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Josh Gracin. In that special week people in US were listening to Another One Bites The Dust by Queen. Oh, God! Book II, directed by Gilbert Cates, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Kenji Wu. In that special week people in US were listening to Rise by Herb Alpert. The Black Stallion, directed by Carroll Ballard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Quest For The Best by Stanley Marcus was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Priyanka Trivedi. In UK Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John was in the top 5 hits. Midnight Express, directed by Alan Parker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. The Immigrants by Howard Fast was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Chris McKenna in Queens. In that special week people in US were listening to You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone. Rolling Thunder, directed by John Flynn, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Crash Of '79 by Paul E. Erdman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Zhou Xun. In UK Mississippi by Pussycat was in the top 5 hits. Car Wash, directed by Michael Schultz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. A Man Called Intrepid by William Stevenson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Joy Bryant. In UK Everything I Own by Ken Boothe was in the top 5 hits. The Odessa File, directed by Ronald Neame, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Eye Of The Storm by Patrick White was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1974.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Demetrious Maxie. In UK Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra was in the top 5 hits. The Paper Chase, directed by James Bridges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three by John Godey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Angie Marzetta. In UK Mouldy Old Dough by Lieutenant Pigeon was in the top 5 hits. Ulzana's Raid, directed by Robert Aldrich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Day Of The Jackal by Frederick Forsyth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Bob Whitfield. In UK Maggie May / Reason To Believe by Rod Stewart was in the top 5 hits. Murmur of the Heart, directed by Louis Malle, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Underground Man by Ross Macdonald was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Bob Kennedy. In UK Band Of Gold by Freda Payne was in the top 5 hits. The Baby Maker, directed by James Bridges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Down All The Days by Christy Brown was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1970.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Denisa Szabova. In that special week people in US were listening to Hey Jude by The Beatles. Bullitt, directed by Peter Yates, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. Christy by Catherine Marshall was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Gary John Anderson. In UK Massachusetts by The Bee Gees was in the top 5 hits. The Jungle Book, directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. A Night Of Watching by Elliott Arnold was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Alan Mills. In that special week people in US were listening to Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops. Spinout, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Kremlin Letter by Noel Behn was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Fayette Purser. In UK Tears by Ken Dodd was in the top 5 hits. The Cincinnati Kid, directed by Norman Jewison, 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 October 1965.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Pascal Brunner. In that special week people in US were listening to Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmer. Tom Jones, directed by Tony Richardson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. The American Way Of Death by Jessica Mitford was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Jody Anschutz. In UK Telstar by The Tornados was in the top 5 hits. Lola, directed by Jacques Demy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Seven Days In May by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Eric Jespersen. In that special week people in US were listening to Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles. West Side Story, directed by Jerome Robbins, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. The Leopard by Guiseppe di Lampedusa was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Doug Lidster. In that special week people in US were listening to Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters. Midnight Lace, directed by David Miller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Thomas Wolfe by Elizabeth Nowell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Hal Haenel. In that special week people in US were listening to It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards. The Seventh Seal, directed by Ingmar Bergman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Greengage Summer by Rumer Godden was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Catherine Ringer. In UK Diana by Paul Anka was in the top 5 hits. Jailhouse Rock, directed by Richard Thorpe, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. When The Bough Breaks by Otis Carney was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Isabelle Autissier. In UK A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine was in the top 5 hits. Around the World in Eighty Days, directed by Michael Anderson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. Beyond Desire by Pierre La Mure was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1956.

Famous people born on this day include Patrick Declerck. In UK Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell was in the top 5 hits. The Big Heat, directed by Fritz Lang, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The Old Man And The Sea by Ernest Hemingway was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Ketih Knudsen. The Flowers of St. Francis, directed by Roberto Rossellini, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Greatest Book Ever Written by Fulton Oursler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1952.

The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Katherine Kurtz. None But the Lonely Heart, directed by Clifford Odets, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1944. On TV people were watching Gillette Cavalcade of Sports.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1944.

The US president was Herbert Hoover (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Guy Bliard. A Bill of Divorcement, directed by George Cukor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1932. Magnolia Street by Louis Golding was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1932.

The US president was Calvin Coolidge (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Keith Jackson in Carrolton. Kriemhild's Revenge, directed by Fritz Lang, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1928. Swan Song by John Galsworth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1928.

The US president was Warren G. Harding (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Camillo Togni. Robin Hood, directed by Allan Dwan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1922. Simon Called Peter by Robert Keable was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 18 October 1922.