The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, directed by David Fincher, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. Strong At The Broken Places by Richard M. Cohen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Evie Dearsley. In that special week people in US were listening to No One by Alicia Keys. P.S. I Love You, directed by Richard LaGravenese, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2007. Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 2007.

Famous people born on this day include Eve Clone. In UK Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls was in the top 5 hits. 25th Hour, directed by Spike Lee, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2002. Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 2002.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Isac Elliot. In UK Independent Women Part 1 by Destiny's Child was in the top 5 hits. Malèna, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Pop Goes The Weasel by James Patterson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Koryn Hawthorne. In that special week people in US were listening to Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John. Jackie Brown, directed by Quentin Tarantino, 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: 26 December 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Prodigy . In that special week people in US were listening to Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton. Scream, directed by Wes Craven, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Hide & Seek by James Patterson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Austin Corini. In UK Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex was in the top 5 hits. Four Rooms, directed by Allison Anders, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. All That Glitters by V.C. Andrews was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Daquan Staples. In that special week people in US were listening to On Bended Knee by Boyz II Men. Street Fighter, directed by Steven E. de Souza, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. The Hidden Life Of Dogs by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1994.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Jade Thirlwall. Chaplin, directed by Richard Attenborough, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Wlt by Garrison Keillor was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Eden Sher. In UK Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by George Michael & Elton John was in the top 5 hits. JFK, directed by Oliver Stone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. If You Really Loved Me by Ann Rule was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Weston Cage. In that special week people in US were listening to Because I Love You (The Postman Song) by Stevie B. Kindergarten Cop, directed by Ivan Reitman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. A Ruling Passion by Judith Michael was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Jennica Garcia. In that special week people in US were listening to Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins. Born on the Fourth of July, directed by Oliver Stone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. The Lyre Of Orpheus by Robertson Davies was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Julianna White. In that special week people in US were listening to Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison. Working Girl, directed by Mike Nichols, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Riding The Iron Rooster by Paul Theroux was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Adam Walker. In that special week people in US were listening to Faith by George Michael. Good Morning, Vietnam, directed by Barry Levinson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. The Panic Of '89 by Paul Erdman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Hugo Lloris. In UK The Final Countdown by Europe was in the top 5 hits. Platoon, directed by Oliver Stone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. James Herriot'S Dog Stories by James Herriot was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Steven Hartman in Westlake. In UK Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston was in the top 5 hits. Enemy Mine, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. The Life And Hard Times Of Heidi Abromowitz by Joan Rivers was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Natalie Nunn. In that special week people in US were listening to Like A Virgin by Madonna. 1984, directed by Michael Radford, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. In God'S Name by David A. Yallop was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Alexander Wang. In UK Only You by The Flying Pickets was in the top 5 hits. Silkwood, directed by Mike Nichols, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The Youngest Science by Lewis Thomas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Aksel Lund Svindal. In UK Save Your Love by Renee & Renato was in the top 5 hits. The Dark Crystal, directed by Jim Henson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. The Third Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Omar Infante. In that special week people in US were listening to Physical by Olivia Newton-John. Neighbors, directed by John G. Avildsen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Serena Phillips in Corvallis. In that special week people in US were listening to (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon. Maniac, directed by William Lustig, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Rage Of Angels by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Fabian Carini. In that special week people in US were listening to Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes. Scavenger Hunt, directed by Michael Schultz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Shadow Of The Moon by M.M. Kaye was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Anna Przybylska. In that special week people in US were listening to Le Freak by Chic. Every Which Way But Loose, directed by James Fargo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. The Empty Copper Sea by John D. MacDonald was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Brandee Layne. 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. Ceremony Of The Innocent by Taylor Caldwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Simon Goodwin. In UK Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy was in the top 5 hits. The Enforcer, directed by James Fargo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Ordinary People by Judith Guest was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Marcelo Rios in Santiago. In UK Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was in the top 5 hits. Barry Lyndon, directed by Stanley Kubrick, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1975.

Famous people born on this day include Tony Brackens. In that special week people in US were listening to Angie Baby by Helen Reddy. Black Christmas, directed by Bob Clark, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1974.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Ryan Berube. In that special week people in US were listening to Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce. The Sting, directed by George Roy Hill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. Fire In The Lake by Frances Fitzgerald was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Burnell Roques. In UK My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry was in the top 5 hits. Cries & Whispers, directed by Ingmar Bergman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Moon'S A Balloon by David Niven was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Luca Colombo. In that special week people in US were listening to Someday We'll Be Together by Diana Ross and the Supremes. The Punch Bowl, directed by Helmut Weiss, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Salzburg Connection by Helen MacInnes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Darren Barber in Victoria. In UK Lily The Pink by The Scaffold was in the top 5 hits. The Love Bug, directed by Robert Stevenson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. Incredible Victory by Walter Lord was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Tony Covington. In that special week people in US were listening to Hello Goodbye by The Beatles. The Ambushers, directed by Henry Levin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. The Boston Strangler by Gerald Frank was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Tim Legler. In that special week people in US were listening to I'm A Believer by The Monkees. Grand Prix, directed by John Frankenheimer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Kremlin Letter by Noel Behn was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Ben Husaby in Eden Prairie. In UK The Carnival Is Over by The Seekers was in the top 5 hits. The Slender Thread, directed by Sydney Pollack, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. The Kennedy Years by Harold Faber was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Colleen Dion in Newburgh. In that special week people in US were listening to I Feel Fine by The Beatles. Sex and the Single Girl, directed by Richard Quine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. The Kennedy Wit by Bill Adler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1964.

Famous people born on this day include Suzanne Carvalho. In UK I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Love with the Proper Stranger, directed by Robert Mulligan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. Raise High The Roof Beam, Carpenters by J.D was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1963.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Carina Jaarnek. 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. Renoir, My Father by Jean Renoir was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Tahnee Welch [La Tahn Renee Welch] in San Diego. In UK Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson was in the top 5 hits. The Innocents, directed by Jack Clayton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Lanterns And Lances by James Thurber was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Terri Garber in Miami. In that special week people in US were listening to Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley. Ballad of a Soldier, directed by Grigoriy Chukhray, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Lovely Ambition by Mary Ellen Chase was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Pascal Brun. In that special week people in US were listening to The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks. Bell Book and Candle, directed by Richard Quine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Arctic Year by Peter Freuchen and Finn Salomonsen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Dominique Pifarély. In that special week people in US were listening to You Send Me by Sam Cooke. The Enemy Below, directed by Dick Powell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. Merry Christmas, Mr. Baxter by Edward Streeter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1957.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Aki Luostarinen. My Cousin Rachel, directed by Henry Koster, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. Kiss Me, Deadly by Mickey Spillane was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1952.

The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include William Ayers. The Keys of the Kingdom, directed by John M. Stahl, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1944. The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1944.

The US president was Herbert Hoover (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Walter Leblanc. The Animal Kingdom, directed by Edward H. Griffith, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1932. The Sheltered Life by Ellen Glasgow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1932.

The US president was Calvin Coolidge (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Pierre Gress-Gyde. In Old Arizona, directed by Irving Cummings, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1928. The Greene Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1928.

The US president was Woodrow Wilson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Gote Carlid. Outside the Law, directed by Tod Browning, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1920. Kindred of the Dust by Peter B. Kyne was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1920.

The US president was William Howard Taft (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Christian Casadesus. The Invaders, directed by Francis Ford, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1912. The Melting of Molly by Maria Thompson Davies was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 December 1912.