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. The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregor 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. Man on Fire, directed by Tony Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2004. The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 2004.

Famous people born on this day include Blake Deming. In UK Make Luv by Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham was in the top 5 hits. The Lizzie McGuire Movie, directed by Jim Fall, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2003. Dating Game by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 2003.

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. An Hour Before Daylight by Jimmy Carter 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 UK Fill Me In by Craig David was in the top 5 hits. Bruno, directed by Shirley MacLaine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Ella Gilling. In that special week people in US were listening to All My Life by K-Ci & JoJo. He Got Game, directed by Spike Lee, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Black And Blue by Anna Quindlen 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 that special week people in US were listening to Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion. The Quest, directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Absolute Power by David Baldacci 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 UK Back For Good by Take That was in the top 5 hits. Fist of the North Star, directed by Tony Randel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Moo by Jane Smiley 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 that special week people in US were listening to Bump N' Grind by R. Kelly. The Inkwell, directed by Matty Rich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. 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: 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. November Of The Heart by LaVyrle Spencer 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 UK Deeply Dippy by Right Said Fred was in the top 5 hits. White Sands, directed by Roger Donaldson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Brother Eagle by Susan Jeffers 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. Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss 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 that special week people in US were listening to I'll Be Your Everything by Tommy Page. Miami Blues, directed by George Armitage, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Evening News by Arthur Hailey 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 UK Heart by Pet Shop Boys was in the top 5 hits. Permanent Record, directed by Marisa Silver, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. The Tommyknockers by Stephen King 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 UK A Different Corner by George Michael was in the top 5 hits. Sweet Liberty, directed by Alan Alda, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Stone 588 by Gerald A. Browne 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 that special week people in US were listening to We Are The World by USA for Africa. The Return of the Living Dead, directed by Dan O'Bannon, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein 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 UK Hello by Lionel Richie was in the top 5 hits. Dangerous Moves, directed by Richard Dembo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Night Sky by Clare Francis 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 that special week people in US were listening to Billie Jean by Michael Jackson. Private School, directed by Noel Black, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Icebreaker by John Gardner 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 UK My Camera Never Lies by Bucks Fizz was in the top 5 hits. Visiting Hours, directed by Jean-Claude Lord, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Spring Moon by Bette Bao Lord 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. Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon 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. Where the Buffalo Roam, directed by Art Linson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. Who'S On First by William F. Buckley Jr 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 that special week people in US were listening to What A Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers. The Evictors, directed by Charles B. Pierce, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Lauren Bacall By Myself by Lauren Bacall 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 UK Save Your Kisses For Me by Brotherhood Of Man was in the top 5 hits. Serpico, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Bring On The Empty Horses by David Niven 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 that special week people in US were listening to Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John. Dolemite, directed by D'Urville Martin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. The Promise Of Joy by Allen Drury 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. Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy 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 UK Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando was in the top 5 hits. Soylent Green, directed by Richard Fleischer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach 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. Monday The Rabbi Took Off by Harry Kemelman 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. The New Centurions by Joseph Wambaugh 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. Beneath the Planet of the Apes, directed by Ted Post, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. The Inheritors by Harold Robbins 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 that special week people in US were listening to Honey by Bobby Goldsboro. Speedway, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. The President'S Plane Is Missing by Robert J. Serling 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. The Jury Returns by Louis Nizer 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 UK Somebody Help Me by The Spencer Davis Group was in the top 5 hits. The Night of the Grizzly, directed by Joseph Pevney, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Up the Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman 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 Penny Vilagos. In that special week people in US were listening to He's So Fine by The Chiffons. Free, White and 21, directed by Larry Buchanan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. Final Verdict by Adela Rogers St. Johns 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. Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser 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 that special week people in US were listening to The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith. Les Bonnes Femmes, directed by Claude Chabrol, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Ourselves To Know by John O'Hara 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 UK Side Saddle by Russ Conway was in the top 5 hits. Sapphire, directed by Basil Dearden, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. The Watch That Ends The Night by Hugh MacLennan 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 that special week people in US were listening to Tequila by The Champs. Stage Struck, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Winthrop Woman by Anya Seton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1958.

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. Run for Cover, directed by Nicholas Ray, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A. by Richard Stoddard Aldrich 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. The Narrow Margin, directed by Richard Fleischer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. Adventures In Two Worlds by A.J. Cronin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 April 1952.