The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican). In UK None by None was in the top 5 hits. Insomnia, directed by Christopher Nolan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2018. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 2018.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Touch My Body by Mariah Carey. Baby Mama, directed by Michael McCullers, 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: 17 April 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Alena Pitts. In that special week people in US were listening to Yeah! by Usher. Shane, directed by George Stevens, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2004. Sleeping Beauty by Phillip Margolin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 2004.

Famous people born on this day include Gabriel McClain. In that special week people in US were listening to All For You by Janet. Freddy Got Fingered, directed by Tom Green, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. A Painted House by John Grisham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 2001.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Presley Henderson. In that special week people in US were listening to Maria, Maria by Santana. Bruno, directed by Shirley MacLaine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Kenedy Brown. In UK Flat Beat by Mr Oizo was in the top 5 hits. The Big Brass Ring, directed by George Hickenlooper, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. The Century by Peter Jennings, Todd Brewster was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Ella Gilling. In UK It's Like That by Run-DMC vs Jason Nevins was in the top 5 hits. He Got Game, directed by Spike Lee, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Dee Davis. In UK Return Of The Mack by Mark Morrison was in the top 5 hits. The Quest, directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Paulie Litt. In that special week people in US were listening to This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan. Fist of the North Star, directed by Tony Randel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Our Game by John le Carré was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Hellen Toncio. In UK The Most Beautiful Girl In The World by Prince was in the top 5 hits. The Inkwell, directed by Matty Rich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. On Dangerous Ground by Jack Higgins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Race Imboden. In that special week people in US were listening to Informer by Snow. Indian Summer, directed by Mike Binder, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Marlene Dietrich by Maria Riva was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Chris Rodden. In that special week people in US were listening to Save The Best For Last by Vanessa Williams. White Sands, directed by Roger Donaldson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Trial By Fire by Harold Coyle was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Augusta Xu-Holland. In UK The One And Only by Chesney Hawkes was in the top 5 hits. Talent for the Game, directed by Robert M. Young, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Old Contemptibles by Martha Grimes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Constance Jablonski. In UK Vogue by Madonna was in the top 5 hits. Miami Blues, directed by George Armitage, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Deep Cover by Michael Levine was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Avi Kaplan. In that special week people in US were listening to She Drives Me Crazy by Fine Young Cannibals. The Return of the Musketeers, directed by Richard Lester, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Eliza Doolittle. In that special week people in US were listening to Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean. Permanent Record, directed by Marisa Silver, 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: 17 April 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Romain Grosjean. In that special week people in US were listening to Rock Me Amadeus by Falco. Sweet Liberty, directed by Alan Alda, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Private Affairs by Judith Michael was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Rooney Mara. In UK Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears was in the top 5 hits. Stick, directed by Burt Reynolds, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. See You Later Alligator by William F. Buckley Jr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Rosanna Davison. In that special week people in US were listening to Footloose by Kenny Loggins. Dangerous Moves, directed by Richard Dembo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. The Haj by Leon Uris was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Roberto Jimenez. In UK Let's Dance by David Bowie was in the top 5 hits. Private School, directed by Noel Black, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Lee Jun Ki. In that special week people in US were listening to I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Visiting Hours, directed by Jean-Claude Lord, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. An Indecent Obsession by Colleen McCullough was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Susie Amy. In UK Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz was in the top 5 hits. The Beyond, directed by Lucio Fulci, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Aviator by Ernest K. Gann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Nicholas D'Agosto. In UK Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners was in the top 5 hits. My Many Years by Arthur Rubinstein was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Lucila Solá. In UK Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel was in the top 5 hits. The Evictors, directed by Charles B. Pierce, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Proteus by Morris West was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1979.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Maïwenn Le Besco. In that special week people in US were listening to Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor. Serpico, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Angels by Billy Graham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Gabriel Soto. In UK Bye Bye Baby by Bay City Rollers was in the top 5 hits. Dolemite, directed by D'Urville Martin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. The Bermuda Triangle by Charles Berlitz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Victoria Beckham. In that special week people in US were listening to Bennie And The Jets by Elton John. The Beast Must Die, directed by Paul Annett, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Nickel Mountain by John Gardner was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Theo Ratliff. In that special week people in US were listening to The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia by Vicki Lawrence. Soylent Green, directed by Richard Fleischer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Persian Boy by Mary Renault was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Jennifer Garner. In UK Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard was in the top 5 hits. The Culpepper Cattle Co., directed by Dick Richards, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. A World Beyond by Ruth Montgomery was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Andri Kirsima. In UK Hot Love by T Rex was in the top 5 hits. Summer of '42, directed by Robert Mulligan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Redman (rapper). In UK Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel was in the top 5 hits. Eden and After, directed by Alain Robbe-Grillet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. The Selling Of The President 1968 by Joe McGinniss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1970.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Jim Bilba. In UK What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong was in the top 5 hits. Vengeance, directed by Antonio Margheriti, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Liz Phair. In that special week people in US were listening to Somethin' Stupid by Nancy Sinatra. Caprice, directed by Frank Tashlin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Inside South America by John Gunther was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Agnes-Nicole Winter. In that special week people in US were listening to (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers. The Night of the Grizzly, directed by Joseph Pevney, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Proud Tower by Barbara W. Tuchman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1966.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Joel Murray. In UK How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers was in the top 5 hits. Free, White and 21, directed by Larry Buchanan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. The Tin Drum by Gunter Grass was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Jessica Martin. In that special week people in US were listening to Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares. The Counterfeit Traitor, directed by George Seaton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Island by Aldous Huxley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1962.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Vikram (actor). In UK My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan was in the top 5 hits. Les Bonnes Femmes, directed by Claude Chabrol, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. This Is My God by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Sean Bean. In that special week people in US were listening to Venus by Frankie Avalon. Sapphire, directed by Basil Dearden, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Laslo Babits. In UK Whole Lotta Woman by Marvin Rainwater was in the top 5 hits. Stage Struck, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Hidden Persuaders by Vance Packard was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Afrika Bambaataa. In that special week people in US were listening to Butterfly by Andy Williams. Pablo y Carolina, directed by Mauricio de la Serna, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. Much Ado About Me by Fred Allen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Pete Shelley. In that special week people in US were listening to The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes. Conquest of Space, directed by Byron Haskin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. Not as a Stranger by Morton Thompson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1955.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Patrick Roy. Carbine Williams, directed by Richard Thorpe, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Swimming Pool by Mary Roberts Rinehart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1952.