The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Womanizer by Britney Spears. Role Models, directed by David Wain, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Sorta Emma. In UK The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates was in the top 5 hits. Anand, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2002. Kentucky Sunrise by Fern Michaels was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 2002.

Famous people born on this day include Max Ragan. In that special week people in US were listening to I'm Real by Jennifer Lopez. The Royal Tenenbaums, directed by Wes Anderson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. Cane River by Lalita Tademy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 2001.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Makeupmonster . In that special week people in US were listening to Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) by Christina Aguilera. Charlie's Angels, directed by McG, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Dylan Rey. In UK Lift Me Up by Geri Halliwell was in the top 5 hits. Dogma, directed by Kevin Smith, 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: 26 October 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Luna . In UK Rollercoaster by B*Witched was in the top 5 hits. Life Is Beautiful, directed by Roberto Benigni, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Message In A Bottle by Nicholas Sparks was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Spencer Kane. In UK Breakfast At Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something was in the top 5 hits. Thinner, directed by Tom Holland, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. The Lost World by Michael Crichton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Jazzlyn Marae. In that special week people in US were listening to I'll Make Love To You by Boyz II Men. Little Giants, directed by Duwayne Dunham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. 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 October 1994.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include LidoLido . In that special week people in US were listening to End Of The Road by Boyz II Men. 1492: Conquest of Paradise, directed by Ridley Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Tangled Vines by Janet Dailey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Riho Iida. In that special week people in US were listening to Emotions by Mariah Carey. Frankie and Johnny, directed by Garry Marshall, 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: 26 October 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Henri Saivet. In UK Show Me Heaven by Maria McKee was in the top 5 hits. Akira, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Stand by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Emil Sayfutdinov. In UK Ride On Time by Black Box was in the top 5 hits. Look Who's Talking, directed by Amy Heckerling, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Silent Partner by Jonathan Kellerman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Greg Zuerlein. In that special week people in US were listening to Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins. Mystic Pizza, directed by Donald Petrie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Love In The Time Of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Abudramae Bamba. In that special week people in US were listening to Bad by Michael Jackson. Near Dark, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. The New Breed by W. E. B. Griffin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Schoolboy Q. In that special week people in US were listening to True Colors by Cyndi Lauper. The Color of Money, directed by Martin Scorsese, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. A Matter Of Honor by Jeffrey Archer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Soko (singer). In that special week people in US were listening to Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston. Re-Animator, directed by Stuart Gordon, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Dancing In The Light by Shirley MacLaine was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Sasha Cohen. In that special week people in US were listening to I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder. The Terminator, directed by James Cameron, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Julien Arias. In that special week people in US were listening to Islands In The Stream by Kenny Rogers. The Right Stuff, directed by Philip Kaufman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Julie Boulanger. In that special week people in US were listening to Who Can It Be Now? by Men At Work. Halloween III: Season of the Witch, directed by Tommy Lee Wallace, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Space by James A. Michener was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Guy Sebastian. In UK It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin was in the top 5 hits. The Evil Dead, directed by Sam Raimi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Night Probe! by Clive Cussler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Cristian Chivu. In that special week people in US were listening to Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand. Somewhere in Time, directed by Jeannot Szwarc, 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 October 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Emilie Barrucand. In that special week people in US were listening to Rise by Herb Alpert. ...And Justice for All., directed by Norman Jewison, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. The Formula by Steve Shagan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1979.

Famous people born on this day include CM Punk. In UK Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John was in the top 5 hits. The Wiz, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. On TV people were watching The Upchat Connection.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Jon Heder. In that special week people in US were listening to You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone. Looking for Mr. Goodbar, directed by Richard Brooks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Illusions by Richard Bach was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Miikka Kiprusoff. In UK Mississippi by Pussycat was in the top 5 hits. Car Wash, directed by Michael Schultz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. A Man Called Intrepid by William Stevenson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Paula Faris. In that special week people in US were listening to Bad Blood by Neil Sedaka. Rooster Cogburn, directed by Stuart Millar, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. On TV people were watching Pesma.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1975.

Famous people born on this day include Rosemarie Dewitt. In UK Everything I Own by Ken Boothe was in the top 5 hits. The Odessa File, directed by Ronald Neame, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. More Joy by Alex Comfort was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1974.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Seth MacFarlane. In UK Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra was in the top 5 hits. Charley Varrick, directed by Don Siegel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Youri Komerovsky. In that special week people in US were listening to My Ding-A-Ling by Chuck Berry. Boot Hill, directed by Giuseppe Colizzi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. Luce And His Empire by W. A. Swanberg was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Monica Brant. In that special week people in US were listening to I'll Be There by Jackson 5. The Conformist, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. The French Lieutenant'S Woman by John Fowles was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Kirsty Hawkshaw. In UK I'll Never Fall In Love Again by Bobbie Gentry was in the top 5 hits. Marlowe, directed by Paul Bogart, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The House On The Strand by Daphne du Maurier was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Miyuki Imori. In that special week people in US were listening to Hey Jude by The Beatles. Ice Station Zebra, directed by John Sturges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. The Case Against Congress by Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Keith Urban. In UK Baby Now That I've Found You by The Foundations was in the top 5 hits. Wait Until Dark, directed by Terence Young, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Happiness Is A Stock That Doubles In A Year by Ira U. Cobleigh was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Steve Valentine. In UK Distant Drums by Jim Reeves was in the top 5 hits. The Fortune Cookie, directed by Billy Wilder, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Capable Of Honor by Allen Drury was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Aaron Kwok. In that special week people in US were listening to Yesterday by The Beatles. Alphaville, directed by Jean-Luc Godard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. My Twelve Years With John F. Kennedy by Evelyn Lincoln was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Pascal Terrasse. In that special week people in US were listening to Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann. My Fair Lady, directed by George Cukor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. The Rector Of Justin by Louis Auchincloss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Natalie Merchant. In UK Do You Love Me? by Brian Poole & The Tremeloes was in the top 5 hits. Tom Jones, directed by Tony Richardson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. City Of Night by John Rechy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Cary Elwes. In that special week people in US were listening to Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, directed by Robert Aldrich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. The Guns Of August by Barbara W. Tuchman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Dylan McDermott. In that special week people in US were listening to Runaround Sue by Dion. West Side Story, directed by Jerome Robbins, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Philippe Briand. In UK Tell Laura I Love Her by Ricky Valance was in the top 5 hits. The Alamo, directed by John Wayne, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Evo Morales. In that special week people in US were listening to Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin. The Mouse That Roared, directed by Jack Arnold, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Pascale Ogier. In that special week people in US were listening to It's All In The Game by Tommy Edwards. The Seventh Seal, directed by Ingmar Bergman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Russian Revolution by Alan Moorehead was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Glen Murray (politician). In UK Diana by Paul Anka was in the top 5 hits. Pal Joey, directed by George Sidney, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Age Of Revolution by Winston S. Churchill was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Rita Wilson. In UK A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine was in the top 5 hits. I Vitelloni, directed by Federico Fellini, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1956.

Famous people born on this day include Baltasar Garzón. In that special week people in US were listening to Autumn Leaves by Roger Williams. Oklahoma!, directed by Fred Zinnemann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. Me And Kit by Guthrie McClintic was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Roger Allam. In UK Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell was in the top 5 hits. The Big Heat, directed by Fritz Lang, 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 October 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Lazar Ristovski. Limelight, directed by Charles Chaplin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Far Country by Nevil Shute was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1952.

The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Michael Harding. None But the Lonely Heart, directed by Clifford Odets, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1944. On TV people were watching Gillette Cavalcade of Sports.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1944.

The US president was Herbert Hoover (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Anthony C Beilenson. Trouble in Paradise, directed by Ernst Lubitsch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1932. On TV people were watching Talkie Songs.
But much more happened, find out here: 26 October 1932.