The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Paul the Octopus . In UK Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz was in the top 5 hits. Jumper, directed by Doug Liman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. Blood Dreams by Kay Hooper was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Addison Riecke. In that special week people in US were listening to Hey Ya! by OutKast. 50 First Dates, directed by Peter Segal, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2004. The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatston was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 2004.

Famous people born on this day include Sapphire . In UK Sound Of The Underground by Girls Aloud was in the top 5 hits. I'm Not Scared, directed by Gabriele Salvatores, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2003. Forever by Pete Hamill was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 2003.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Tatiana Ringsby. In that special week people in US were listening to I Knew I Loved You by Savage Garden. Boiler Room, directed by Ben Younger, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Sick Puppy by Carl Hiaasen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Ieva Gaile. In that special week people in US were listening to Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton. Absolute Power, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. The Fallen Man by Tony Hillerman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1997.

Famous people born on this day include IM (rapper). In UK Earth Song by Michael Jackson was in the top 5 hits. White Squall, directed by Ridley Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Oli White. In that special week people in US were listening to Creep by TLC. Project: Metalbeast, directed by Alessandro De Gaetano, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Kiss The Girls by James Patterson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Cameron Bright. In that special week people in US were listening to I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston. The Vanishing, directed by George Sluizer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. All The Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Sasha Banks. In that special week people in US were listening to All 4 Love by Color Me Badd. Medicine Man, directed by John McTiernan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Iron John by Robert Bly was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Manti Te'o. In that special week people in US were listening to The First Time by Surface. Operation Condor, directed by Jackie Chan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Burden Of Proof by Scott Turow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Peter Sagan. In UK Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block was in the top 5 hits. Grand Slam, directed by Giuliano Montaldo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Emperor'S New Mind by Roger Penrose was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Emily Hughes. In that special week people in US were listening to Two Hearts by Phil Collins. True Love, directed by Nancy Savoca, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. The Last Lion by William Manchester was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Henry Spink. In UK I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany was in the top 5 hits. She's Having a Baby, directed by John Hughes, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Time Flies by Bill Cosby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Sebastian Giovinco. In UK Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson was in the top 5 hits. Beyond Therapy, directed by Robert Altman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. A Taste For Death by P. D. James was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Eléonore Boccara. In UK West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys was in the top 5 hits. Lady Jane, directed by Trevor Nunn, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Lucky by Jackie Collins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Mads Ibenfeldt. In that special week people in US were listening to Like A Virgin by Madonna. Mischief, directed by Mel Damski, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Loving Each Other by Leo Buscaglia was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Layla Kayleigh. In UK Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney was in the top 5 hits. Reckless, directed by James Foley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. On Wings Of Eagles by Ken Follett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Hong Kong (China). In that special week people in US were listening to Down Under by Men At Work. Videodrome, directed by David Cronenberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. And More By Andy Rooney by Andrew A. Rooney was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Arnaud Hybois. In UK The Model / Computer Love by Kraftwerk was in the top 5 hits. Butterfly, directed by Matt Cimber, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Cujo by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1982.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Ertuğrul Arslan. In UK Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders was in the top 5 hits. Cruising, directed by William Friedkin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Americans by Alistair Cooke was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Sara Rue. In that special week people in US were listening to Le Freak by Chic. The Warriors, directed by Walter Hill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. The Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Andrés Torres. In that special week people in US were listening to Baby Come Back by Player. The One and Only, directed by Carl Reiner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Vince Carter. In UK Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul was in the top 5 hits. Suspiria, directed by Dario Argento, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Right And The Power by Leon Jaworski was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Gilles Marini. In UK Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was in the top 5 hits. Taxi Driver, directed by Martin Scorsese, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Shogun by James Clavell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Frankie Rayder. In that special week people in US were listening to Please Mr. Postman by Carpenters. Report to the Commissioner, directed by Milton Katselas, 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 January 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Chris Hesse. In that special week people in US were listening to You're Sixteen by Ringo Starr. Blazing Saddles, directed by Mel Brooks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Best Of Life by David Scherman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Melvil Poupaud. In UK Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond was in the top 5 hits. Steelyard Blues, directed by Alan Myerson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Dorian Gregory. In UK My Sweet Lord by George Harrison was in the top 5 hits. Get Carter, directed by Mike Hodges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Crisis In The Classroom by Charles E. Silberman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Alessandra Sensini. In that special week people in US were listening to Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head by B.J. Thomas. Start the Revolution Without Me, directed by Bud Yorkin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. The Shivering Sands by Victoria Holt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1970.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Reggie Jordan. In that special week people in US were listening to Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) by John Fred & His Playboy Band. Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter, directed by Saul Swimmer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Jean-Paul Rouve. In UK Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones was in the top 5 hits. The Spy in the Green Hat, directed by Joseph Sargent, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. The Birds Fall Down by Rebecca West was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Kazushige Nagashima. In that special week people in US were listening to We Can Work It Out by The Beatles. The Ugly Dachshund, directed by Norman Tokar, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. A Thousand Days by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Randy Allen. In that special week people in US were listening to Downtown by Petula Clark. Gumnaam, directed by Raja Nawathe, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. Life With Picasso by Francoise Gilot and Carlton Lake was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1965.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include José Mourinho. In UK The Next Time / Bachelor Boy by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits. Ophélia, directed by Claude Chabrol, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Anna LaCazio. In that special week people in US were listening to Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters. Crosstrap, directed by Robert Hartford-Davis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1962.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Pascal Dolique. In UK Why by Anthony Newley was in the top 5 hits. Visit to a Small Planet, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Ellen DeGeneres. In UK Great Balls Of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis was in the top 5 hits. A Tale of Two Cities, directed by Ralph Thomas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Below The Salt by Thomas B. Costain was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Simon Howard. In UK Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford was in the top 5 hits. Warning from Space, directed by Kôji Shima, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. Herblock'S Here And Now by Herbert Block was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1956.

Famous people born on this day include Eddie Van Halen. In UK The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers was in the top 5 hits. Many Rivers to Cross, directed by Roy Rowland, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. I'Ll Cry Tomorrow by Lillian Roth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Lucinda Williams. In UK You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford was in the top 5 hits. Treasure of the Golden Condor, directed by Delmer Daves, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Frédéric Lodéon. The Big Trees, directed by Felix E. Feist, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The End Of The Affair by Graham Greene was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 January 1952.