Famous people born on this day include Nadia Ryann. In that special week people in US were listening to Dilemma by Nelly. Frida, directed by Julie Taymor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2002. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 2002.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). In UK 7 Days by Craig David was in the top 5 hits. Bring It On, directed by Peyton Reed, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. In A Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Brian Whittaker. In that special week people in US were listening to Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera. The Astronaut's Wife, directed by Rand Ravich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. The Testament by John Grisham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Jade Chynoweth. In that special week people in US were listening to The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica. Rounders, directed by John Dahl, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Cole LaBrant. In UK Wannabe by The Spice Girls was in the top 5 hits. Carpool, directed by Arthur Hiller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. A Time to Kill by John Grisham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Liana Liberato. In UK Never Forget by Take That was in the top 5 hits. Lord of Illusions, directed by Clive Barker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Jacqueline Emerson. In that special week people in US were listening to Stay by Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories. Heaven Help Us, directed by Michael Dinner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. The Alienist by Caleb Carr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Michael Evans. In UK Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury was in the top 5 hits. The Thing Called Love, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. After All These Years by Susan Isaacs was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include RJ Mitte. In that special week people in US were listening to End Of The Road by Boyz II Men. The Last of the Mohicans, directed by Michael Mann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Backlash by Susan Faludi was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Jesse James Rutherford. In UK (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams was in the top 5 hits. The Man in the Moon, directed by Robert Mulligan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Under The Influence by Peter Hernon and Terry Ganey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Bo Burnham. In UK Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme was in the top 5 hits. After Dark, My Sweet, directed by James Foley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Hammerheads by Dale Brown was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Hayden Panettiere. In UK Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers was in the top 5 hits. The Package, directed by Andrew Davis, 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: 21 August 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Robert Lewandowski. In UK The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population was in the top 5 hits. Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers, directed by Michael A. Simpson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. A Brief History Of Time by Stephen W. Hawking was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Cody Kasch. In that special week people in US were listening to I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2. Hamburger Hill, directed by John Irvin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Heiress by Janet Dailey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Usain Bolt. In that special week people in US were listening to Papa Don't Preach by Madonna. River's Edge, directed by Tim Hunter, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. The Good Mother by Sue Miller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Nicolás Almagro. In UK Into The Groove by Madonna was in the top 5 hits. American Ninja, directed by Sam Firstenberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Fall From Grace by Larry Collins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Alizée (singer). In UK Careless Whisper by George Michael was in the top 5 hits. Old Enough, directed by Marisa Silver, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. The Walking Drum by Louis L'Amour was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Brody Jenner. In that special week people in US were listening to Every Breath You Take by The Police. Suburbia, directed by Penelope Spheeris, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The World Is Made Of Glass by Morris West was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Francisco Vallejo Pons. In that special week people in US were listening to Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor. Superstition, directed by James W. Roberson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Celebrity by Thomas Thompson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Mike Candys. In that special week people in US were listening to Endless Love by Diana Ross. Body Heat, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Alpha Strategy by John A. Pugsley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Jon Lajoie. In UK The Winner Takes It All by Abba was in the top 5 hits. He Knows You're Alone, directed by Armand Mastroianni, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Second Coming by Walker Percy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Kelis . In that special week people in US were listening to Good Times by Chic. Kaala Patthar, directed by Yash Chopra, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Ghost Story by Peter Straub was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1979.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Thibaut Gagnoud. In that special week people in US were listening to Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John. J.D.'s Revenge, directed by Arthur Marks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. The Lonely Lady by Harold Robbins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Alicia Witt. In UK I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics was in the top 5 hits. Strip Nude for Your Killer, directed by Andrea Bianchi, 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: 21 August 1975.

Famous people born on this day include Amy Fisher. In that special week people in US were listening to The Night Chicago Died by Paper Lace. Amazing Grace, directed by Stan Lathan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1974.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Sergey Brin. In that special week people in US were listening to Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross. The Lonely Woman, directed by Francisco Rovira Beleta, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Paul Zerdin. In that special week people in US were listening to Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan. Blacula, directed by William Crain, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. O Congress by Donald Riegle with Trevor Armbrister was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Liam Howlett. In UK I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross was in the top 5 hits. A Gunfight, directed by Lamont Johnson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Gift Horse by Hildegard Knef was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Craig Counsell. In UK The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. House of Dark Shadows, directed by Dan Curtis, 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: 21 August 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Bruce Anstey. In that special week people in US were listening to In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans. Porcile, directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. New Moon Rising by Eugenia Price was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Dina Carroll. In that special week people in US were listening to People Got To Be Free by The Rascals. How Sweet It Is!, directed by Jerry Paris, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Carrie-Anne Moss. In UK San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) by Scott Mckenzie was in the top 5 hits. The Trip, directed by Roger Corman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. The Death Of A President by William Manchester was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1967.

Famous people born on this day include John Wetteland. In UK With A Girl Like You by Troggs was in the top 5 hits. Follow Me, Boys!, directed by Norman Tokar, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Leon Parker. In UK Help! by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Spare a Copper, directed by John Paddy Carstairs, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. A Pillar Of Iron by Taylor Caldwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1965.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Mohammed VI of Morocco. In that special week people in US were listening to Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder. The Gun Hawk, directed by Edward Ludwig, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Jeff Stryker. In UK I Remember You by Frank Ifield was in the top 5 hits. The Slave, directed by Sergio Corbucci, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Veeck -- As In Wreck by Bill Veeck was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1962.

Famous people born on this day include David Morales. In UK You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro was in the top 5 hits. The Counterfeiters of Paris, directed by Gilles Grangier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin by George F. Kennan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Marie-Christine Dorner. In that special week people in US were listening to It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley. Les vieux de la vieille, directed by Gilles Grangier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Night They Burned The Mountain by Thomas A. Dooley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Monte Pederson. In UK All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers was in the top 5 hits. Sea Fury, directed by Cy Endfield, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Archie Griffin. In UK Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra was in the top 5 hits. The Black Knight, directed by Tay Garnett, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. Of Whales And Men by R.B. Robertson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1954.

Famous people born on this day include Gérard Janvion. In UK I Believe by Frankie Laine was in the top 5 hits. I Vitelloni, directed by Federico Fellini, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The High And The Mighty by Ernest K. Gann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 August 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Joe Strummer. Monkey Business, directed by Howard Hawks, 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: 21 August 1952.