Famous people born on this day include Alyssa FamilyFunPack. In UK Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean was in the top 5 hits. The Queen, directed by Stephen Frears, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2006. Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People by Dav Pilke was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 2006.

Famous people born on this day include Grant Knoche. In UK Colourblind by Darius was in the top 5 hits. White Oleander, directed by Peter Kosminsky, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2002. Charleston by John Jakes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 2002.

Famous people born on this day include Zaijan Jaranilla. In UK Eternal Flame by Atomic Kitten was in the top 5 hits. Lovely & Amazing, directed by Nicole Holofcener, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. The Bear and the Dragon by Tom Clanc was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 2001.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Nicole . In that special week people in US were listening to Doesn't Really Matter by Janet. In The Heart Of The Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Jose Tunon. In that special week people in US were listening to Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera. The Bone Collector, directed by Phillip Noyce, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. Mother Of Pearl by Melinda Haynes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Lil Yachty. In that special week people in US were listening to I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans. The Game, directed by David Fincher, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Brain Droppings by George Carlin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Chrissy Costanza. In UK Never Forget by Take That was in the top 5 hits. Mighty Aphrodite, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Belgarath The Sorcerer by David and Leigh Eddings was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Dara Howell. In UK Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet was in the top 5 hits. Milk Money, directed by Richard Benjamin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Disney'S The Lion King by Don Ferguson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1994.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include David Sohmer. In UK Rhythm Is A Dancer by Snap! was in the top 5 hits. Kickboxer 3: The Art of War, directed by Rick King, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Truman by David McCullough was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Isabella Tobias. In UK (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams was in the top 5 hits. Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare, directed by Rachel Talalay, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Sum Of All Fears by Tom Clancy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Trixie Mattel. In UK Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme was in the top 5 hits. Hardware, directed by Richard Stanley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Burden Of Proof by Scott Turow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1990.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Jeremy Lin. In UK The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population was in the top 5 hits. The Vanishing, directed by George Sluizer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. The Ragman'S Son by Kirk Douglas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Darren Collison. In that special week people in US were listening to Who's That Girl by Madonna. House of Games, directed by David Mamet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Dirk Gently'S Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Valeria Lukyanova. In that special week people in US were listening to Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News. Jagged Edge, directed by Richard Marquand, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Mountbatten by Philip Ziegler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Marc Broude. In that special week people in US were listening to Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.. Flashpoint, directed by William Tannen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Sun Ming Ming. In UK Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band was in the top 5 hits. Deathstalker, directed by James Sbardellati, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Ascent Into Hell by Andrew M. Greeley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Natalie Coughlin. In UK Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express was in the top 5 hits. Zapped!, directed by Robert J. Rosenthal, 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: 23 August 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Carmen Luvana. In that special week people in US were listening to Endless Love by Diana Ross. They All Laughed, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Glitter Dome by Joseph Wambaugh was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Marty York. In UK The Winner Takes It All by Abba was in the top 5 hits. The Long Good Friday, directed by John Mackenzie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Thy Neighbor'S Wife by Gay Talese was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Clare Grant. In that special week people in US were listening to My Sharona by The Knack. Home Movies, directed by Brian De Palma, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Nicole Bobek. In that special week people in US were listening to Best Of My Love by The Emotions. September 30, 1955, directed by James Bridges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Scott Caan. In UK Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee was in the top 5 hits. Touch Not The Cat by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Sean Marks. In that special week people in US were listening to Fallin' In Love by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds. Framed, directed by Phil Karlson, 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: 23 August 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Casey Blake. In that special week people in US were listening to Brother Louie by Stories. Detroit 9000, directed by Arthur Marks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Souad Massi. In UK School's Out by Alice Cooper was in the top 5 hits. Chloe in the Afternoon, directed by Éric Rohmer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Demetrio Albertini. In UK I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross was in the top 5 hits. The Nightcomers, directed by Michael Winner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Living Well Is The Best Revenge by Calvin Tomkins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1971.

Famous people born on this day include River Phoenix. In UK The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. Stray Cat Rock: Sex Hunter, directed by Yasuharu Hasebe, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. The Wall Street Jungle by Richard Ney was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1970.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Krisztina Rády. In UK Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells was in the top 5 hits. Rachel, Rachel, directed by Paul Newman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet by Irwin Maxwell Stillman and Samm Sinclair Baker was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Anthony Kalloniatis. In UK San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) by Scott Mckenzie was in the top 5 hits. The Gruesome Twosome, directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Night Falls On The City by Sarah Gainham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Marco Bracci. In UK With A Girl Like You by Troggs was in the top 5 hits. Texas, Adios, directed by Ferdinando Baldi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Human Sexual Response by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Flex Wheeler. In that special week people in US were listening to I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher. Billie, directed by Don Weis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby by Tom Wolfe was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Johan Bruyneel. In that special week people in US were listening to Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes. King & Country, directed by Joseph Losey, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. This Rough Magic by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Chan-wook Park. In UK Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers was in the top 5 hits. The V.I.P.s, directed by Anthony Asquith, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. The Day They Shook The Plum Tree by Arthur H. Lewis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Shaun Ryder. In that special week people in US were listening to The Loco-Motion by Little Eva. The 300 Spartans, directed by Rudolph Maté, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. The Golden Rendezvous by Alistair MacLean was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Alexandre Desplat. In UK You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro was in the top 5 hits. Last Year at Marienbad, directed by Alain Resnais, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Hawaii by James A. Michener was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Gilles-Éric Séralini. In UK Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits. The View From The Fortieth Floor by Theodore H. White was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Edwyn Collins. In that special week people in US were listening to A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley. General Della Rovere, directed by Roberto Rossellini, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. The Years With Ross by James Thurber was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1959.

Famous people born on this day include James van Praagh. In that special week people in US were listening to Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) by Domenico Modugno. The Lovers, directed by Louis Malle, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Winthrop Woman by Anya Seton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Tasos Mitropoulos. In UK All Shook Up by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. Pawnee, directed by George Waggner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Hidden Persuaders by Vance Packard was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Francis Le Guen. In UK Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day was in the top 5 hits. Bus Stop, directed by Joshua Logan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. The Mandarins by Simone de Beauvoir was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1956.

Famous people born on this day include Marina Petrella. In UK Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra was in the top 5 hits. Tobor the Great, directed by Lee Sholem, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. A Stillness At Appomattox by Bruce Catton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1954.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Gilles Leclerc. One Minute to Zero, directed by Tay Garnett, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 23 August 1952.