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. Eragon by Christopher Paolini 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 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. Drowning Ruth by Christina Schwarz 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. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets by J. K. Rowling 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. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt 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. This Year It Will Be Different by Maeve Binchy 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 UK Earth Song by Michael Jackson was in the top 5 hits. Restoration, directed by Michael Hoffman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. The Children'S Book Of Virtues by Michael Hague 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 that special week people in US were listening to Here Comes The Hotstepper by Ini Kamoze. Sicario, directed by Joseph Novoa, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Nothing Lasts Forever by Sidney Sheldon 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. Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes 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. Truman by David McCullough 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 UK Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by George Michael & Elton John was in the top 5 hits. Where the Day Takes You, directed by Marc Rocco, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. When You Look Like Your Passport Photo, It'S Time To Go Home by Erma Bombeck 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. A Life On The Road by Charles Kuralt 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 UK Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits. Touch of Death, directed by Lucio Fulci, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Christmas In America by David Cohen 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 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. Legacy by James A. Michener 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. Eisenhower At War 1943-1945 by David Eisenhower 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 UK Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston was in the top 5 hits. Head Office, directed by Ken Finkleman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. World'S Fair by E. L. Doctorow 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. Lincoln by Gore Vidal 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. Berlin Game by Len Deighton 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. Life, The Universe And Everything by Douglas Adams 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 that special week people in US were listening to Physical by Olivia Newton-John. Umrao Jaan, directed by Muzaffar Ali, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Teenage Romance by Delia Ephron 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. Side Effects by Woody Allen 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. The Americans by Alistair Cooke 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 that special week people in US were listening to How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees. High Anxiety, directed by Mel Brooks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Beggarman, Thief by Irwin Shaw 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. Raise The Titanic! by Clive Cussler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 December 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Kirby Smart. 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. Curtain by Agatha Christie 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. The Sting, directed by George Roy Hill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders 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. Aguirre: The Wrath of God, directed by Werner Herzog, 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 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. The Day Of The Jackal by Frederick Forsyth 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 Wrecking Crew, directed by Phil Karlson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. On Reflection by Helen Hayes and Sandford Dody 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 that special week people in US were listening to Daydream Believer by The Monkees. Weekend, directed by Jean-Luc Godard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. The President'S Plane Is Missing by Robert J. Serling 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 UK Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Teesri Manzil, directed by Vijay Anand, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Jury Returns by Louis Nizer 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 UK I Feel Fine by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. The Yellow Rolls-Royce, directed by Anthony Asquith, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. The Horse Knows The Way by John O'Hara 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 that special week people in US were listening to Dominique by The Singing Nun. Mere Mehboob, directed by Harnam Singh Rawail, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. I Owe Russia $1200 by Bob Hope 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 UK Return To Sender by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. 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. Promise At Dawn by Romain Gary 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 that special week people in US were listening to Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley. The Wackiest Ship in the Army, directed by Richard Murphy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Sermons And Soda Water by John O'Hara was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 December 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Lee Daniels. In that special week people in US were listening to Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell. Heller in Pink Tights, directed by George Cukor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. Advise And Consent by Allen Drury was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 December 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Anil Kapoor. In UK It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty was in the top 5 hits. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, directed by Satyen Bose, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Wedemeyer Reports! by General Albert C. Wedemeyer 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 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. By Love Possessed by James Gould Cozzens was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 December 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Ulrike Kriener. In UK Let's Have Another Party by Winifred Atwell was in the top 5 hits. Aar-Paar, directed by Guru Dutt, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 December 1954.