The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Low by Flo Rida. Jumper, directed by Doug Liman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Jakob Davies. 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. Portrait of a Killer by Patricia Cornwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 2003.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Brooke Adee. 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. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Nicole Choo. In that special week people in US were listening to ..Baby One More Time by Britney Spears. Payback, directed by Brian Helgeland, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. The Death Of Outrage by William J. Bennett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Amelia Mandeville. In UK Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big) by Tori Amos was in the top 5 hits. Absolute Power, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Juho Lammikko. In that special week people in US were listening to One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey. White Squall, directed by Ridley Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. David Brinkley by David Brinkley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Lucas Hufnagel. In that special week people in US were listening to All For Love by Bryan Adams. Sirens, directed by John Duigan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. The Hope by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Michelle Larcher de Brito. 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. Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include David Spencer. 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. Uh-Oh by Robert Fulghum was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Hugh Grosvenor. 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 Fourth K by Mario Puzo was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1991.

Famous people born on this day include MacKenzie Porter. In that special week people in US were listening to How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton. Grand Slam, directed by Giuliano Montaldo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Among Schoolchildren by Tracy Kidder was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1990.

Famous people born on this day include François Civil. 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 Sands Of Time by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Tatyana Chernova. 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. Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Ksenia Kahnovich. In that special week people in US were listening to At This Moment (Live) by Billy Vera. Beyond Therapy, directed by Robert Altman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Flight Of The Intruder by Stephen Coonts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Simon Vukcevic. In that special week people in US were listening to That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends. Lady Jane, directed by Trevor Nunn, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Comet by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Athina Onassis Roussel. 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. Son Of The Morning Star by Evan S. Connell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Lori Chalupny. 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. The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Nedzad Sinanovic. In UK You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins was in the top 5 hits. Videodrome, directed by David Cronenberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Second Heaven by Judith Guest was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Adam Lambert. In that special week people in US were listening to I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) by Daryl Hall & John Oates. Personal Best, directed by Robert Towne, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. From Bauhaus To Our House by Tom Wolfe was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1982.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Katie Lohmann. In that special week people in US were listening to Rock With You by Michael Jackson. Cruising, directed by William Friedkin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Old Love by Isaac Bashevis Singer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Andrew Keegan. In UK YMCA by The Village People was in the top 5 hits. The Warriors, directed by Walter Hill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Justin Hartley. In that special week people in US were listening to Car Wash by Rose Royce. Suspiria, directed by Dario Argento, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Raise The Titanic! by Clive Cussler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Belle Perez. 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. Curtain by Agatha Christie was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Sara Gilbert. In UK Streets Of London by Ralph McTell was in the top 5 hits. Report to the Commissioner, directed by Milton Katselas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. All Things Bright And Beautiful by James Herriot was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Andrea Kelly. 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. Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Jason Schmidt. 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 Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Matthias Pintscher. In UK My Sweet Lord by George Harrison was in the top 5 hits. Doctors' Wives, directed by George Schaefer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Inside The Third Reich by Albert Speer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Heather Graham. 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. Fire From Heaven by Mary Renault was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1970.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Edward Burns. In UK Hello Goodbye by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter, directed by Saul Swimmer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Stacey King. 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. Rush To Judgment by Mark Lane was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Romário . 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. The Billion Dollar Brain by Len Deighton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1966.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Hardcore Holly. In that special week people in US were listening to Walk Right In by The Rooftop Singers. Ophélia, directed by Claude Chabrol, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Nicholas Turturro. 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. My Saber Is Bent by Jack Paar was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1962.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Gia Carangi. 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. The Darkness And The Dawn by Thomas B. Costain was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Hansjörg Raffl. In that special week people in US were listening to At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors. A Tale of Two Cities, directed by Ralph Thomas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Scent Of Cloves by Norah Lofts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Oprah Winfrey. In UK Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert was in the top 5 hits. Beachhead, directed by Stuart Heisler, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. Too Late The Phalarope by Alan Paton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 29 January 1954.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Tim Healy. 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: 29 January 1952.