Famous people born on this day include Santiago Train derailment. In that special week people in US were listening to Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke. The Smurfs 2, directed by Raja Gosnell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2013. And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 2013.

Famous people born on this day include Skylander Girl. In that special week people in US were listening to Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado. The Replacements, directed by Howard Deutch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2006. Beach Road by James Patterson, Peter de Jonge was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 2006.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Bastian Eichenberger. In that special week people in US were listening to Bent by matchbox twenty. The Perfect Tenant, directed by Doug Campbell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Vineyard by Barbara Delinsky was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Nick Horton. In UK 9pm (Till I Come) by ATB was in the top 5 hits. The Iron Giant, directed by Brad Bird, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Bindi Irwin. In UK Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) by Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya was in the top 5 hits. The Negotiator, directed by F. Gary Gray, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. The Eleventh Commandment by Jeffrey Archer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Zahwa Arafat. In that special week people in US were listening to Waterfalls by TLC. Waterworld, directed by Kevin Reynolds, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. To Renew America by Newt Gingrich was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Seth Cook. In UK Dreams by Gabrielle was in the top 5 hits. Rising Sun, directed by Philip Kaufman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Mitch Grassi. In UK Ain't No Doubt by Jimmy Nail was in the top 5 hits. Dead Alive, directed by Peter Jackson, 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 July 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Emily Bett Rickards. In UK (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams was in the top 5 hits. Hot Shots!, directed by Jim Abrahams, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Chutzpah by Alan M. Dershowitz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Daveigh Chase. In that special week people in US were listening to She Ain't Worth It by Glenn Medeiros. Problem Child, directed by Dennis Dugan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Gold Coast by Nelson DeMille was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Kim Tae-Hwan. In UK Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) by Soul II Soul was in the top 5 hits. Turner & Hooch, directed by Roger Spottiswoode, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. The Andy Warhol Diaries by Pat Hackett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Han Seung-yeon. In that special week people in US were listening to Hold On To The Nights by Richard Marx. Cocktail, directed by Roger Donaldson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Rock Star by Jackie Collins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Mara Wilson. In that special week people in US were listening to Alone by Heart. Love at Stake, directed by John Moffitt, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Weep No More, My Lady by Mary Higgins Clark was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Vanessa Huppenkothen. In UK Frankie by Sister Sledge was in the top 5 hits. Weird Science, directed by John Hughes, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. The Dangerous Summer by Ernest Hemingway was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Christelle Dubuisson. In that special week people in US were listening to When Doves Cry by Prince. Purple Rain, directed by Albert Magnoli, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. The Gremlins Storybook by Mary Carey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Daniele De Rossi. In that special week people in US were listening to Every Breath You Take by The Police. Protectors of Universe was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The F-Plan Diet by Audrey Eyton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Anna Paquin. In that special week people in US were listening to Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor. Night Shift, directed by Ron Howard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. For Special Services by John Gardner was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Summer Glau. In that special week people in US were listening to Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes. Ticket to Heaven, directed by Ralph L. Thomas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Beverly Hills Diet by Judy Mazel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Nicolas Aissat. In UK Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra was in the top 5 hits. The Hunter, directed by Buzz Kulik, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Solo by Jack Higgins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Rose Byrne. In UK Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army was in the top 5 hits. Pacific Inferno, directed by Rolf Bayer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Andy Irons. In UK You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John was in the top 5 hits. Hooper, directed by Hal Needham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. 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 July 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Danny Dyer. In UK So You Win Again by Hot Chocolate was in the top 5 hits. The Worm Eaters, directed by Herb Robins, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Tiago Monteiro. In UK Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee was in the top 5 hits. Swashbuckler, directed by James Goldstone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. The Russians by Hedrick Smith was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Eric Szmanda. In that special week people in US were listening to Listen To What The Man Said by Wings. The Devil's Rain, directed by Robert Fuest, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Looking for Mr. Goodbar by Judith Rossner was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Stephen Williams. In that special week people in US were listening to Rock Your Baby by George McCrae. Cockfighter, directed by Monte Hellman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Fan Club by Irving Wallace was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Ana Cristina de Oliveira. In UK Welcome Home by Peters & Lee was in the top 5 hits. The Last American Hero, directed by Lamont Johnson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. Serpico by Peter Maas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Kaio Hiroyuki. In that special week people in US were listening to Lean On Me by Bill Withers. Ek Nazar, directed by B.R. Ishara, 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: 24 July 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Loïc Guinoiseau. In UK Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Middle Of The Road was in the top 5 hits. Angels Hard as They Come, directed by Joe Viola, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Axelle Laffont. In UK In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry was in the top 5 hits. The Mind of Mr. Soames, directed by Alan Cooke, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Such Good Friends by Lois Gould was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Jennifer Lopez. In UK Something In The Air by Thunderclap Newman was in the top 5 hits. The Gay Deceivers, directed by Bruce Kessler, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Love Machine by Jacqueline Susann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Kristin Chenoweth. In UK Baby Come Back by The Equals was in the top 5 hits. The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Mo-Do . In that special week people in US were listening to Hanky Panky by Tommy James and the Shondells. One of Our Spies Is Missing, directed by E. Darrell Hallenbeck, 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: 24 July 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Kadeem Hardison. In that special week people in US were listening to (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones. Cup Fever, directed by David Bracknell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. My Shadow Ran Fast by Bill Sands was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1965.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Karl Malone. In UK Confessin' by Frank Ifield was in the top 5 hits. Doctor in Distress, directed by Ralph Thomas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. My Darling Clementine by Jack Fishman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Cleo Rocos. In that special week people in US were listening to Roses Are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton. The Lion, directed by Jack Cardiff, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Ship of Fools by Katherine Anne Porter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1962.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Catherine Destivelle. In that special week people in US were listening to I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee. Make Mine Mink, directed by Robert Asher, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Chapman Report by Irving Wallace was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Markus Jehle. In that special week people in US were listening to The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley. Buchanan Rides Alone, directed by Budd Boetticher, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Enemy Camp by Jerome Weidman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Pam Tillis. In UK All Shook Up by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. Outlaw's Son, directed by Lesley Selander, 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: 24 July 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Brad Watson. In that special week people in US were listening to (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets. The Scarlet Coat, directed by John Sturges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. The Scotswoman by Inglis Clark Fletcher was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 24 July 1955.