The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Disturbia by Rihanna. Death Race, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. Tribute by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Alana Thompson. In UK Don't Cha by The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes was in the top 5 hits. Four Brothers, directed by John Singleton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2005. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 2005.

Famous people born on this day include Jude Grammer. In that special week people in US were listening to Lean Back by Terror Squad. Collateral, directed by Michael Mann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2004. Inside The Kingdom by Carmen bin Ladin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 2004.

Famous people born on this day include Anna Trincher. In that special week people in US were listening to Fallin' by Alicia Keys. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, directed by Kevin Smith, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. Diana'S Boys by Christopher Andersen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 2001.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). In that special week people in US were listening to Doesn't Really Matter by Janet. The Cell, directed by Tarsem Singh, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Deadly Decisions by Kathy Reichs was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Nikolai . In UK Mambo No 5 (A Little Bit Of...) by Lou Bega was in the top 5 hits. The 13th Warrior, directed by John McTiernan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. I Ain'T Got Time To Bleed by Jesse Ventura was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Johnnie Guilbert. In that special week people in US were listening to Mo Money, Mo Problems by The Notorious B.I.G.. Event Horizon, directed by Paul Anderson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Chasing Cezanne by Peter Mayle was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Josiah Duggar. In that special week people in US were listening to Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio. She's the One, directed by Edward Burns, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Gods And Generals by Jeff Shaara was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Charlotte Dyer. In UK You Are Not Alone by Michael Jackson was in the top 5 hits. Desperado, directed by Robert Rodriguez, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. A Good Walk Spoiled by John Feinstein was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Malanda. In UK Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet was in the top 5 hits. Natural Born Killers, directed by Oliver Stone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. The Gift by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Jakub Sokolík. In that special week people in US were listening to Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40. The Secret Garden, directed by Agnieszka Holland, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Max Collins. In that special week people in US were listening to End Of The Road by Boyz II Men. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, directed by David Lynch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Andrej Pejic. In that special week people in US were listening to (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams. Barton Fink, directed by Joel Coen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Firm by John Grisham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Bojan Krkic. In UK The Joker by The Steve Miller Band was in the top 5 hits. Darkman, directed by Sam Raimi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Stardust by Robert B. Parker was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1990.

Famous people born on this day include César Azpilicueta. In that special week people in US were listening to Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul. Little Monsters, directed by Richard Alan Greenberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Joshua And The Children by Joseph F. Girzone was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Rosie Maclennan. In UK Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins was in the top 5 hits. The Big Blue, directed by Luc Besson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. The Bonfire Of The Vanities by Tom Wolfe was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Katie Green. In that special week people in US were listening to La Bamba by Los Lobos. Hamburger Hill, directed by John Irvin, 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: 28 August 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Florence Welch. In UK The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh was in the top 5 hits. The Fly, directed by David Cronenberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. The Bourne Supremacy by Robert Ludlum was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1986.

Famous people born on this day include James Leroy Augustine Jagger. In UK Into The Groove by Madonna was in the top 5 hits. Teen Wolf, directed by Rod Daniel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. The Two Mrs. Grenvilles by Dominick Dunne was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Sarah Roemer. In UK I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder was in the top 5 hits. Red Dawn, directed by John Milius, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Wired by Bob Woodward was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Alfonso Herrera. In UK Red Red Wine by UB40 was in the top 5 hits. Fire and Ice, directed by Ralph Bakshi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1983.

Famous people born on this day include LeAnn Rimes. In UK Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor was in the top 5 hits. The Beastmaster, directed by Don Coscarelli, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Indecent Exposure by David McClintick was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Clarisa Fernández. In that special week people in US were listening to Endless Love by Diana Ross. Body Heat, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Cinderella Complex by Colette Dowling was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Matthias Pohl. In UK The Winner Takes It All by Abba was in the top 5 hits. Smokey and the Bandit II, directed by Hal Needham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Ruth Riley. In that special week people in US were listening to My Sharona by The Knack. Life of Brian, directed by Terry Jones, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Martha by Winzola McLendon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Adam Rayner. In UK Way Down by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. Suspiria, directed by Dario Argento, 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: 28 August 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Elias Abuelazam. In that special week people in US were listening to Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John. Burnt Offerings, directed by Dan Curtis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Vera Jordanova. In UK I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics was in the top 5 hits. The Land That Time Forgot, directed by Kevin Connor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. How The Good Guys Finally Won by Jimmy Breslin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1975.

Famous people born on this day include Alexis Skye. In that special week people in US were listening to (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka. The Longest Yard, directed by Robert Aldrich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1974.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Matthew Jones Armstrong. In that special week people in US were listening to Brother Louie by Stories. Bang the Drum Slowly, directed by John Hancock, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Franck Boidin. In that special week people in US were listening to Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan. Blacula, directed by William Crain, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Daniel Goddard. In that special week people in US were listening to Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey by Paul & Linda McCartney. Johnny Got His Gun, directed by Dalton Trumbo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. America, Inc by Morton Mintz and Jerry S. Cohen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Loïc Leferme. In that special week people in US were listening to War by Edwin Starr. Lovers and Other Strangers, directed by Cy Howard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Great Lion Of God by Taylor Caldwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Jack Black. In that special week people in US were listening to Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones. Journey to the Far Side of the Sun, directed by Robert Parrish, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Goodbye Look by Ross MacDonald was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Billy Boyd. In that special week people in US were listening to People Got To Be Free by The Rascals. Asterix le Gaulois, directed by Ray Goossens, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Stéphanie Janicot. In that special week people in US were listening to Ode To Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry. The Trip, directed by Roger Corman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. The Autobiography Of Bertrand Russell, 1872-1914 by Bertrand Russell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Delphine Forest. In that special week people in US were listening to Sunshine Superman by Donovan. Alfie, directed by Lewis Gilbert, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Shania Twain. In that special week people in US were listening to Help! by The Beatles. That Funny Feeling, directed by Richard Thorpe, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. The Man With The Golden Gun by Ian Fleming was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Genevieve Gazon. In that special week people in US were listening to Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes. Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Regina Jacobs. In UK Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers was in the top 5 hits. The Haunted Palace, directed by Roger Corman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1963.

Famous people born on this day include David Fincher. In UK I Remember You by Frank Ifield was in the top 5 hits. Kid Galahad, directed by Phil Karlson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Dearly Beloved by Anne Morrow Lindbergh was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Jennifer Coolidge. In that special week people in US were listening to Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell. Pit and the Pendulum, directed by Roger Corman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Nobody Knows My Name by James Baldwin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Emma Samms. In that special week people in US were listening to It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley. G.I. Blues, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1960.

Famous people born on this day include John Allen Nelson. In that special week people in US were listening to The Three Bells by The Browns. The Magician, directed by Ingmar Bergman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. My Brother Was An Only Child by Jack Douglas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Ai Weiwei. In that special week people in US were listening to (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley. A Man Escaped, directed by Robert Bresson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Wonderful O. by James Thurber was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Luis Guzmán. In UK Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day was in the top 5 hits. War and Peace, directed by King Vidor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. The Mandarins by Simone de Beauvoir was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1956.

Famous people born on this day include Beres Hammond. In UK Rose Marie by Slim Whitman was in the top 5 hits. Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing, directed by Henry King, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. The Tree Of Man by Patrick White was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Anne Barrère. In UK Three Coins In The Fountain by Frank Sinatra was in the top 5 hits. The Egyptian, directed by Michael Curtiz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. Love Is Eternal by Irving Stone was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1954.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Jacques Chagnon. Captain Pirate, directed by Ralph Murphy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. Give The Lady What She Wants by Lloyd Wendt and Herman Kogan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 28 August 1952.