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. The Ten-Year Nap by Meg Wolitzer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Skylar Stecker. In UK Unchained Melody by Gareth Gates was in the top 5 hits. Deuces Wild, directed by Scott Kalvert, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2002. The Villa by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 2002.

Famous people born on this day include Miles Butler-Hughton. In that special week people in US were listening to All For You by Janet. The Forsaken, directed by J.S. Cardone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. Before I Say Good-Bye by Mary Higgins Clark was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 2001.

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. The Death Of Innocence by John and Patsy Ramsey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Madelaine Duchovny. 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. Homeport by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Autumn Wendel. In UK I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly was in the top 5 hits. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, directed by Jay Roach, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Personal History by Katharine Graham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Kehlani . 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. Sisters by Sharon J. Wohlmuth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Caspar Lee. 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. The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1994.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Jack Quaid. In UK Deeply Dippy by Right Said Fred was in the top 5 hits. Folks!, directed by Ted Kotcheff, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Toujours Provence by Peter Mayle was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Sigrid Agren. In that special week people in US were listening to You're In Love by Wilson Phillips. One Good Cop, directed by Heywood Gould, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Novel by James A. Michener was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Kwabs . In UK Vogue by Madonna was in the top 5 hits. The Guardian, directed by William Friedkin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Deception by Philip Roth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Katherine Webb. 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 Fortune by Michael Korda was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Alexis Ford. 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. Beloved by Toni Morrison was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Jan Vertonghen. In UK La Isla Bonita by Madonna was in the top 5 hits. The Allnighter, directed by Tamar Simon Hoffs, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. This 'N That by Bette Davis with Michael Herskowitz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Tahyna Tozzi. In UK A Different Corner by George Michael was in the top 5 hits. Blue City, directed by Michelle Manning, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. The White House Mess by Christopher Buckley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Joséphine Jobert. In that special week people in US were listening to We Are The World by USA for Africa. Gymkata, directed by Robert Clouse, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Tyson Ritter. In UK Hello by Lionel Richie was in the top 5 hits. Lady Libertine, directed by Gérard Kikoïne, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Unto This Hour by Tom Wicker was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Alexis Ohanian. In that special week people in US were listening to Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners. Something Wicked This Way Comes, directed by Jack Clayton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Kelly Clarkson. In that special week people in US were listening to I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Namak Halaal, directed by Prakash Mehra, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. A Green Desire by Anton Myrer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Sasha Barrese. In that special week people in US were listening to Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates. Hard Country, directed by David Greene, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Reflex by Dick Francis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Denise Milani. In UK Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners was in the top 5 hits. Die Laughing, directed by Jeff Werner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Ordeal by Linda Lovelace and Mike McGrady was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Rebecca Lynn Howard. 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. A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Eric Balfour. 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. Haywire by Brooke Hayward was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Juan Manuel Garate. 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. The Boys From Brazil by Ira Levin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Thad Luckinbill. In UK Bye Bye Baby by Bay City Rollers was in the top 5 hits. Death Race 2000, directed by Paul Bartel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. The Moneychangers by Arthur Hailey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Derek Luke. 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. The Turquoise Mask by Phyllis A. Whitney was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Chipper Jones. In that special week people in US were listening to The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack. The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid, directed by Philip Kaufman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. A World Beyond by Ruth Montgomery was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Alejandro Fernández. 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. Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Dida Diafat. 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. The Selling Of The President 1968 by Joe McGinniss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Melinda Clarke. In UK The Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces was in the top 5 hits. Guns of the Magnificent Seven, directed by Paul Wendkos, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Trouble With Lawyers by Murray Teigh Bloom was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Aidan Gillen. In that special week people in US were listening to Honey by Bobby Goldsboro. The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Omar Vizquel. In that special week people in US were listening to Somethin' Stupid by Nancy Sinatra. Fearless Frank, directed by Philip Kaufman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Disraeli by Robert Blake was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1967.

Famous people born on this day include David Usher. 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. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Jeff Jackson. 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. The Ordways by William Humphrey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Michael Scott Dill. 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: 24 April 1962.

Famous people born on this day include José Touré. In that special week people in US were listening to Blue Moon by The Marcels. Yojimbo, directed by Akira Kurosawa, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Paula Yates. In that special week people in US were listening to The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith. Circus of Horrors, directed by Sidney Hayers, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Lifetime Reading Plan by Clifton Fadiman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Eren Keskin. 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. Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Valery Lantratov. In UK Whole Lotta Woman by Marvin Rainwater was in the top 5 hits. Another Time, Another Place, directed by Lewis Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. To Live Again by Catherine Marshall was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Stanny Van Paesschen. 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 Last Angry Man by Gerald Green was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Richard Sambrook. In UK The Poor People Of Paris by Winifred Atwell was in the top 5 hits. Our Miss Brooks, directed by Al Lewis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1956.

Famous people born on this day include John de Mol. 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. Love Is Eternal by Irving Stone was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Eric Bogosian. In UK She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell was in the top 5 hits. Split Second, directed by Dick Powell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The Galileans by Frank G. Slaughter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 April 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Jean-Paul Gaultier. Kid Monk Baroni, directed by Harold D. Schuster, 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: 24 April 1952.