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. Teacher Man by Frank McCourt 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. The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson 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 UK I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun by Westlife was in the top 5 hits. Wildflower, directed by David Michael Latt, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. Galileo'S Daughter by Dava Sobel 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 God Of Small Things by Arundhati Roy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Gabby Douglas. In that special week people in US were listening to One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey. The Fantasticks, directed by Michael Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Max Bowden. In that special week people in US were listening to On Bended Knee by Boyz II Men. Houseguest, directed by Randall Miller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. The Lottery Winner by Mary Higgins Clark 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. In that special week people in US were listening to I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston. Leprechaun, directed by Mark Jones, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Gerald'S Game by Stephen King 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. Childhood by Bill Cosby 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 that special week people in US were listening to Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison. War Requiem, directed by Derek Jarman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Zoya by Danielle Steel 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 that special week people in US were listening to Walk Like An Egyptian by Bangles. Emmanuelle 5, directed by Walerian Borowczyk, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Through A Glass Darkly by Karleen Koen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Catherine Britt. In that special week people in US were listening to Like A Virgin by Madonna. Shadows Run Black, directed by Howard Heard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. One Writer'S Beginnings by Eudora Welty was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Deniz Çakir. In UK Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney was in the top 5 hits. Blue Thunder, directed by John Badham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The Neverending Story by Michael Ende 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 UK There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir was in the top 5 hits. Come Pour The Wine by Cynthia Freeman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1980.

Famous people born on this day include G Michael Gray. In that special week people in US were listening to Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes. Action, directed by Tinto Brass, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. The Establishment by Howard Fast was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1979.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Frédérique Bangué. In that special week people in US were listening to Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart. To Jerusalem And Back by Saul Bellow 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 that special week people in US were listening to Let's Do It Again by The Staple Singers. Chhoti Si Baat, directed by Basu Chatterjee, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. In The Beginning by Chaim Potok 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. In that special week people in US were listening to Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce. McQ, directed by John Sturges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. Postern Of Fate by Agatha Christie 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. Our Gang by Philip Roth 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. The Bogey Man by George Plimpton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Brad Daluiso. In that special week people in US were listening to Hello Goodbye by The Beatles. Journey to the Center of Time, directed by David L. Hewitt, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1967.

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 UK Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. 7 Women, directed by John Ford, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. A Gift Of Joy by Helen Hayes and Lewis Funke 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 UK Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson was in the top 5 hits. The Marriage-Go-Round, directed by Walter Lang, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Waste Makers by Vance Packard 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 that special week people in US were listening to The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks. The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker, directed by Henry Levin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith 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 UK Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte was in the top 5 hits. Teenage Monster, directed by Jacques R. Marquette, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. Eloise In Paris by Kay Thompson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Gregor Braun. In UK Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets was in the top 5 hits. La doncella de piedra, directed by Miguel M. Delgado, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1955.

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. Song Of The Sky by Guy Murchie was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1954.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Jean-Pierre Rives. The Redhead from Wyoming, directed by Lee Sholem, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. Dennis The Menace by Hank Ketcham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 December 1952.