Famous people born on this day include Rihanna Quinn. In UK Patience by Take That was in the top 5 hits. 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: 24 December 2006.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Ethan Bortnick. In UK I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun by Westlife was in the top 5 hits. 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: 24 December 2000.

Famous people born on this day include John Bermundo. 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: 24 December 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Marina Chan. 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: 24 December 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Mackenzie Marie. 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: 24 December 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Anett Kontaveit. 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: 24 December 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Miguel Castro. 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: 24 December 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Mariya Nishiuchi. 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: 24 December 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Serge Aurier. 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: 24 December 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Louis Tomlinson. 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: 24 December 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Marcus Jordan. In UK Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice was in the top 5 hits. 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: 24 December 1990.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Stefanos Athanasiadis. 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: 24 December 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Victoire Belezy. In UK Always On My Mind by Pet Shop Boys was in the top 5 hits. 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: 24 December 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Riyo Mori. In that special week people in US were listening to Walk Like An Egyptian by Bangles. 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: 24 December 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Laura Aikman. 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: 24 December 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Burak Özcivit. In UK Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney was in the top 5 hits. 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: 24 December 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Irina Krush. In UK You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins was in the top 5 hits. 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: 24 December 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Nancy Sinatra (TV host). 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: 24 December 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Sophie Moone. 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: 24 December 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Sandra Lou. In that special week people in US were listening to Lady by Kenny Rogers. 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: 24 December 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Virginie Arnold. In that special week people in US were listening to Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes. 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: 24 December 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Michael Raymond-James. 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: 24 December 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Lynn Chen. In that special week people in US were listening to Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart. 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: 24 December 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Natalie Ward. In that special week people in US were listening to That's The Way (I Like It) by K.C and the Sunshine Band. 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: 24 December 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Stephenie Meyer. 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: 24 December 1973.

Famous people born on this day include May Hariri. 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: 24 December 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Ricky Martin. In that special week people in US were listening to Brand New Key by Melanie. 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: 24 December 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Amaury Nolasco. In UK I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds was in the top 5 hits. 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: 24 December 1970.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Doyle Bramhall II. 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: 24 December 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Mikhail Shchennikov. In UK Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones was in the top 5 hits. 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: 24 December 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Diedrich Bader. 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: 24 December 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Valérie Payet. 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: 24 December 1964.

Famous people born on this day include Caroline Aherne. In UK I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. 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: 24 December 1963.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Hezekiah Walker. 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: 24 December 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Elvis Aaron Presley Jr. 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: 24 December 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Carol Vorderman. 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: 24 December 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Anil Kapoor. 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: 24 December 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Diane Tell. In UK Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte was in the top 5 hits. 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: 24 December 1957.

Famous people born on this day include François Loos. In UK Answer Me by Frankie Laine was in the top 5 hits. Do Bigha Zamin, directed by Bimal Roy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. Too Late The Phalarope by Alan Paton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 December 1953.