The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Live Your Life by T.I.. Defiance, directed by Edward Zwick, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Cameron Mullinder. In that special week people in US were listening to Irreplaceable by Beyonce. Notes on a Scandal, directed by Richard Eyre, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2006. The Shape Shifter by Tony Hillerman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 2006.

Famous people born on this day include Blake Bertrand. In UK Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield was in the top 5 hits. Nirgendwo in Afrika, directed by Caroline Link, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 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. An Everlasting Piece, directed by Barry Levinson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Charlie Jones. In that special week people in US were listening to Smooth by Santana. Web of Seduction, directed by Blain Brown, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. Hunting Badger by Tony Hillerman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Suzuka Nakamoto. In that special week people in US were listening to Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John. Madam Savant, directed by Mike Marvin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Wobegon Boy by Garrison Keillor was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Rel . In that special week people in US were listening to Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton. Little Witches, directed by Jane Simpson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Jordan McIntosh. In that special week people in US were listening to One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey. Restoration, directed by Michael Hoffman, 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: 20 December 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Jess Greenberg. In UK Twist And Shout by Chaka Demus & Pliers featuring Jack Radics & Taxi Gang was in the top 5 hits. Sicario, directed by Joseph Novoa, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. The Gift by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Andrea Belotti. In that special week people in US were listening to Hero by Mariah Carey. Schramm, directed by Jörg Buttgereit, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Ksenia Makarova. In that special week people in US were listening to I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston. Lorenzo's Oil, directed by George Miller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Hunter Gomez. In that special week people in US were listening to Black Or White by Michael Jackson. Where the Day Takes You, directed by Marc Rocco, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1991.

Famous people born on this day include JoJo (singer). In that special week people in US were listening to Because I Love You (The Postman Song) by Stevie B. Green Card, directed by Peter Weir, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Possession by A. S. Byatt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1990.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Olivia Thai. In that special week people in US were listening to Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison. Touch of Death, directed by Lucio Fulci, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Zoya by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Taliana Vargas. In that special week people in US were listening to Faith by George Michael. Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama, directed by David DeCoteau, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. The Tommyknockers by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Logan Hugueny-Clark. In UK The Final Countdown by Europe was in the top 5 hits. Witchboard, directed by Kevin Tenney, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. The Christmas Day Kitten by James Herriot was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Jillian Grace. In that special week people in US were listening to Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie. Head Office, directed by Ken Finkleman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Contact by Carl Sagan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Bob Morley. In that special week people in US were listening to Like A Virgin by Madonna. Mrs. Soffel, directed by Gillian Armstrong, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. The Weaker Vessel by Antonia Fraser was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Jonah Hill. In that special week people in US were listening to Say Say Say by Paul McCartney. Warrior of the Lost World, directed by David Worth, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Keny Arkana. In UK Save Your Love by Renee & Renato was in the top 5 hits. One Dark Night, directed by Tom McLoughlin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Atlantic High by William F. Buckley Jr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Julien Benneteau. In UK Don't You Want Me by The Human League was in the top 5 hits. Umrao Jaan, directed by Muzaffar Ali, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Ashley Cole. In UK There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir was in the top 5 hits. Secret Valley, directed by Howard Bretherton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Second Lady by Irving Wallace was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Tamara Grosvenor. In UK Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd was in the top 5 hits. Going in Style, directed by Martin Brest, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Patty Hou. In UK Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings was in the top 5 hits. The Incredible Melting Man, directed by William Sachs, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Benoît August. In UK Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy was in the top 5 hits. Island of Death, directed by Nico Mastorakis, 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: 20 December 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Bartosz Bosacki. In UK Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was in the top 5 hits. Teenage Seductress, directed by Chris Warfield, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Angels by Billy Graham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Nadia Farès. In that special week people in US were listening to The Most Beautiful Girl by Charlie Rich. Shanghai Joe, directed by Mario Caiano, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. Beulah Land by Lonnie Coleman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Anders Odden. In that special week people in US were listening to Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul. State of Siege, directed by Costa-Gavras, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. Harry S. Truman by Margaret Truman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Carlos Moreno Jr. In UK Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) by Benny Hill was in the top 5 hits. Gumshoe, directed by Stephen Frears, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Honor Thy Father by Gay Talese was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Nicole de Boer. In that special week people in US were listening to The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson. I Drink Your Blood, directed by David E. Durston, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1970.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Karl Wendlinger. In UK Lily The Pink by The Scaffold was in the top 5 hits. The Brotherhood, directed by Martin Ritt, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. The Day Kennedy Was Shot by Jim Bishop was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Wendy Hamilton. In that special week people in US were listening to Daydream Believer by The Monkees. Aladdin and His Magic Lamp, directed by Boris Rytsarev, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Hélène Rollès. In that special week people in US were listening to Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band. Teesri Manzil, directed by Vijay Anand, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Boston Strangler by Gerald Frank was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Clara Rojas. In that special week people in US were listening to Come See About Me by The Supremes. The Yellow Rolls-Royce, directed by Anthony Asquith, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. Candy by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1964.

Famous people born on this day include Infanta Elena Duchess of Lugo. In that special week people in US were listening to Dominique by The Singing Nun. Parasmani, directed by Babubhai Mistri, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. The Venetian Affair by Helen MacInnes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1963.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Domenico Gargano. In that special week people in US were listening to Telstar by The Tornadoes. Days of Wine and Roses, directed by Blake Edwards, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Yvan Le Bolloch. In UK Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson was in the top 5 hits. Flight of the Lost Balloon, directed by Nathan Juran, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Kim Ki-duk. In UK It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. Where the Boys Are, directed by Henry Levin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Side Of The Angels by Alexander Fedoroff was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Doug Nordquist. In that special week people in US were listening to To Know Him, Is To Love Him by The Teddy Bears. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, directed by Satyen Bose, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Great Chicago Fire by Robert Cromie was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Anna Vissi. In that special week people in US were listening to You Send Me by Sam Cooke. Naya Daur, directed by B.R. Chopra, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. Stay Alive All Your Life by Norman Vincent Peale was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Mohamed Aziz. In UK Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets was in the top 5 hits. Checkpoint, directed by Ralph Thomas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. Autumn Across America by Edwin Way Teale was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1956.

Famous people born on this day include Jenny Agutter. In UK Here In My Heart by Al Martino was in the top 5 hits. Eight Iron Men, directed by Edward Dmytryk, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. A Many-Splendored Thing by Han Suyin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 20 December 1952.