The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). In UK Music by Madonna was in the top 5 hits. Best in Show, directed by Christopher Guest, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. In The Heart Of The Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Ciera Stitz. In UK Mambo No 5 (A Little Bit Of...) by Lou Bega was in the top 5 hits. American Beauty, directed by Sam Mendes, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. Worst Fears Realized by Stuart Woods was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Colleen Kelly. In UK No Matter What by Boyzone was in the top 5 hits. Ronin, directed by John Frankenheimer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. The Day Diana Died by Christopher Andersen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Jalen Brunson. In UK Ready Or Not by Fugees was in the top 5 hits. Bulletproof, directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Lily White by Susan Isaacs was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Riley McDonough. In that special week people in US were listening to You Are Not Alone by Michael Jackson. Strange Days, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Mo Stack. In UK Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet was in the top 5 hits. Heavenly Creatures, directed by Peter Jackson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Politically Correct Bedtime Stories by James Finn Garner was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Rémi Fraisse. In UK Mr Vain by Culture Beat was in the top 5 hits. A Bronx Tale, directed by Robert De Niro, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Healing And The Mind by Bill Moyers was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Jamie Elliott. In UK Rhythm Is A Dancer by Snap! was in the top 5 hits. Night Of The Hawk by Dale Brown was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Jaz Kuyper. In UK (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams was in the top 5 hits. Back to the Future, directed by Robert Zemeckis, 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: 31 August 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Ricky Rayment. In that special week people in US were listening to If Wishes Came True by Sweet Sensation. Uncle Buck, directed by John Hughes, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Memories of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Dezmon Briscoe. In that special week people in US were listening to Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul. In Country, directed by Norman Jewison, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. The Old Silent by Martha Grimes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Rachel Legrain-Trapani. In that special week people in US were listening to Monkey by George Michael. Earth Girls Are Easy, directed by Julien Temple, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. The Ragman'S Son by Kirk Douglas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Jason Boland. In that special week people in US were listening to La Bamba by Los Lobos. Near Dark, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. The Timothy Files by Lawrence Sanders was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Ryan Kelley. In that special week people in US were listening to Higher Love by Steve Winwood. Children of a Lesser God, directed by Randa Haines, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Fatherhood by Bill Cosby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Ashley Hartman. In UK Into The Groove by Madonna was in the top 5 hits. After Hours, directed by Martin Scorsese, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. The Cider House Rules by John Irving was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Valérie (Star Academy). In UK I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder was in the top 5 hits. The Warrior and the Sorceress, directed by John C. Broderick, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Silver Wings, Santiago Blue by Janet Dailey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Maria Flor. In UK Red Red Wine by UB40 was in the top 5 hits. Streamers, directed by Robert Altman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Out On A Limb by Shirley MacLaine was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Pepe Reina. In that special week people in US were listening to Abracadabra by The Steve Miller Band. Smithereens, directed by Susan Seidelman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney by Andrew A. Rooney was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1982.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Leo Bill. In that special week people in US were listening to Sailing by Christopher Cross. The Unseen, directed by Danny Steinmann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Ninja by Eric Van Lustbader was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Dana Hamm. In UK We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits. The Onion Field, directed by Harold Becker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. The Bronx Zoo by Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Jeff Hardy. In that special week people in US were listening to Best Of My Love by The Emotions. Damnation Alley, directed by Jack Smight, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. All Things Wise And Wonderful by James Herriot was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Vincent Delerm. In that special week people in US were listening to Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John. Vigilante Force, directed by George Armitage, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. The Final Days by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Sara Ramirez. In UK I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics was in the top 5 hits. It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time, directed by John Trent, 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: 31 August 1975.

Famous people born on this day include Andreï Medvedev. In that special week people in US were listening to (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka. Paper Moon, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Cashelmara by Susan Howatch was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1974.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Priest Lauderdale. In UK Young Love by Donny Osmond was in the top 5 hits. The Pedestrian, directed by Maximilian Schell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Manou Gallo. In that special week people in US were listening to Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan. Night of the Lepus, directed by William F. Claxton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Summer Game by Roger Angell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Chris Tucker. In UK Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams was in the top 5 hits. Yesenia, directed by Alfredo B. Crevenna, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Shadow Of The Lynx by Victoria Holt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Queen Rania of Jordan. In UK The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. Five Easy Pieces, directed by Bob Rafelson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1970.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Nomo Hideo. In that special week people in US were listening to People Got To Be Free by The Rascals. Faut pas prendre les enfants du bon Dieu pour des canards sauvages, directed by Michel Audiard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet by Irwin Maxwell Stillman and Samm Sinclair Baker was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Gerard Love. In that special week people in US were listening to Ode To Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry. Oedipus Rex, directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. The New Industrial State by John Kenneth Galbraith was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Eric Saint Martin. In UK (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones was in the top 5 hits. The Money Trap, directed by Burt Kennedy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. Up The Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Ramón Félix. In that special week people in US were listening to Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes. Red Desert, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. Candy by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Eléonore Klarwein. In UK Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers was in the top 5 hits. Rampage, directed by Phil Karlson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. Grandmother and the Priests by Taylor Caldwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1963.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Hassan Nasrallah. In UK Apache by The Shadows was in the top 5 hits. Colossus and the Amazon Queen, directed by Vittorio Sala, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The View From The Fortieth Floor by Theodore H. White was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Laurence Parisot. In UK Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters was in the top 5 hits. Les liaisons dangereuses, directed by Roger Vadim, 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: 31 August 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Eric Zemmour. In UK All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers was in the top 5 hits. Queen of Outer Space, directed by Edward Bernds, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Face Of Minnesota by John Szarkowski was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Tom Candiotti. In UK All Shook Up by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. The Three Faces of Eve, directed by Nunnally Johnson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. Operation Sea Lion by Peter Fleming was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Edwin Moses. In that special week people in US were listening to The Yellow Rose Of Texas by Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus. Il Bidone, directed by Federico Fellini, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. The Family Of Man by Edward Steichen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Tula (model). In UK Three Coins In The Fountain by Frank Sinatra was in the top 5 hits. Brigadoon, directed by Vincente Minnelli, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1954.

Famous people born on this day include Marcia Clark. In UK I Believe by Frankie Laine was in the top 5 hits. City of Bad Men, directed by Harmon Jones, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The High And The Mighty by Ernest K. Gann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Edwy Plenel. Affair in Monte Carlo, directed by Victor Saville, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Saracen Blade by Frank Yerby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1952.