Famous people born on this day include Lakshmi Tatma. In UK Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. Grandma's Boy, directed by Nicholaus Goossen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2005. The Christmas Hope by Donna VanLiere was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 2005.

Famous people born on this day include Matilda Devries. In that special week people in US were listening to Hey Ya! by OutKast. My Baby's Daddy, directed by Cheryl Dunye, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2003. Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 2003.

Famous people born on this day include Wallman Twins. In that special week people in US were listening to Smooth by Santana. Wildflower, directed by David Michael Latt, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. Espn Sportscentury by Michael MacCambridge was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Emil Graae. In UK Perfect Day by Various Artists was in the top 5 hits. Firestorm, directed by Dean Semler, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. The Matarese Countdown by Robert Ludlum was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Max Bowden. In UK Think Twice by Celine Dion was in the top 5 hits. Houseguest, directed by Randall Miller, 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: 31 December 1994.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Jessica Keller. Leprechaun, directed by Mark Jones, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. The General'S Daughter by Nelson DeMille was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Katherine Goddeke. In that special week people in US were listening to Black Or White by Michael Jackson. Kuffs, directed by Bruce A. Evans, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Doomsday Conspiracy by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1991.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Valentin Montand. In UK Especially For You by Kylie & Jason was in the top 5 hits. War Requiem, directed by Derek Jarman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. The Sands Of Time by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Bronson Pelletier. In UK The Final Countdown by Europe was in the top 5 hits. Emmanuelle 5, directed by Walerian Borowczyk, 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 December 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Deniz Çakir. In that special week people in US were listening to Say Say Say by Paul McCartney. Blue Thunder, directed by John Badham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1983.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Richie McCaw. In that special week people in US were listening to (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon. Loon Lake by E.L. Doctorow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Psy (entertainer). In that special week people in US were listening to How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees. Coma, directed by Michael Crichton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Looking Out For Number One by Robert Ringer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Frédérique Bangué. In UK Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy was in the top 5 hits. The Sentinel, directed by Michael Winner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. The Crash Of '79 by Paul E. Erdman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Rami Alanko. In UK Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was in the top 5 hits. Chhoti Si Baat, directed by Basu Chatterjee, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Humboldt'S Gift by Saul Bellow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Shandon Anderson. McQ, directed by John Sturges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Vanessa Burggraf. In that special week people in US were listening to Brand New Key by Melanie. The Valachi Papers, directed by Terence Young, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1971.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Luciano Szafir. In that special week people in US were listening to I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye. A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Peter Hall, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. Testimony Of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Bruce Ramsay. In that special week people in US were listening to I'm A Believer by The Monkees. The Tale of Tsar Saltan, directed by Aleksandr Ptushko, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. With Kennedy by Pierre Salinger was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Gong Li. In that special week people in US were listening to The Sounds Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel. 7 Women, directed by John Ford, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. A Gift Of Prophecy by Ruth Montgomery was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1965.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Don Diamont. In that special week people in US were listening to Telstar by The Tornadoes. The Dungeon of Harrow, directed by Pat Boyette, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1962.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include John Allen Muhammad. In that special week people in US were listening to Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley. The Marriage-Go-Round, directed by Walter Lang, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Bebe Neuwirth. In UK It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty was in the top 5 hits. The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker, directed by Henry Levin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Around The World With Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Fabrizio Meoni. In that special week people in US were listening to You Send Me by Sam Cooke. Teenage Monster, directed by Jacques R. Marquette, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The New Class by Milovan Djilas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Alexander Salmond. In UK The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers was in the top 5 hits. Panther Girl of the Kongo, directed by Franklin Adreon, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. The Fall Of A Titan by Igor Gouzenko was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1954.