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. The Art Of Happiness by the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler 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. Rainbow Six by Tom Clanc 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 that special week people in US were listening to The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica. Ronin, directed by John Frankenheimer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. A Monk Swimming by Malachy McCourt 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 that special week people in US were listening to Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio. Bulletproof, directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Primary Colors by Anonymous 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 UK You Are Not Alone by Michael Jackson was in the top 5 hits. Strange Days, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Lightning by Danielle Steel 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. The Seventh Gate by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman 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. Embraced By The Light by Betty J. Eadie with Curtis Taylor 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. Who Will Tell The People by William Greider 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 that special week people in US were listening to (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams. Back to the Future, directed by Robert Zemeckis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Kitchen God'S Wife by Amy Tan 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. The Politics Of Rich And Poor by Kevin Phillips 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. Joshua And The Children by Joseph F. Girzone 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 Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher 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. Cultural Literacy by E. D. Hirsch Jr 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 UK The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh was in the top 5 hits. Children of a Lesser God, directed by Randa Haines, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Slaves Of New York by Tama Janowitz 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. Lake Wobegon Days by Garrison Keillor 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 that special week people in US were listening to Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) by Eurythmics. 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. The Parsifal Mosaic by Robert Ludlum 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 UK The Winner Takes It All by Abba was in the top 5 hits. The Unseen, directed by Danny Steinmann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet by Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey 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 Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1979.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Vincent Delerm. In UK Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee was in the top 5 hits. 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 that special week people in US were listening to Get Down Tonight by K.C and the Sunshine Band. It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time, directed by John Trent, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Conversations With Kennedy by Benjamin C. Bradlee 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 UK When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees was in the top 5 hits. Paper Moon, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Winter Kills by Richard Condon 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 that special week people in US were listening to Brother Louie by Stories. The Pedestrian, directed by Maximilian Schell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Sovereign State Of Itt by Anthony Sampson 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 UK Mama Weer All Crazee Now by Slade was in the top 5 hits. Night of the Lepus, directed by William F. Claxton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. A Portion For Foxes by Jane McIlvaine McClary 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 Exorcist by William Peter Blatty 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. Hard Times by Studs Terkel 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. Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford 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. Games People Play by Eric Berne 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 that special week people in US were listening to Help! by The Beatles. The Money Trap, directed by Burt Kennedy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. Sixpence In Her Shoe by Phyllis McGinley 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 UK Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann was in the top 5 hits. A Fistful of Dollars, directed by Sergio Leone, 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 that special week people in US were listening to My Boyfriend's Back by The Angels. Rampage, directed by Phil Karlson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. Francis Bacon by Catherine Drinker Bowen 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. Advise And Consent by Allen Drury 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. Belle Out Of Order by Belle Livingstone 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 that special week people in US were listening to (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley. The Three Faces of Eve, directed by Nunnally Johnson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Last Angry Man by Gerald Green 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 UK Rose Marie by Slim Whitman was in the top 5 hits. Il Bidone, directed by Federico Fellini, 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: 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. A Wreath For The Enemy by Pamela Frankau 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 Bridges At Toko-Ri by James A. Michener 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 Shining Tides by Win Brooks was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 August 1952.