Famous people born on this day include Clara Lukasiak. In that special week people in US were listening to I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas. The Descent: Part 2, directed by Jon Harris, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2009. Black Hills by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 2009.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Lil Pump. In that special week people in US were listening to Incomplete by Sisqo. The Art of War, directed by Christian Duguay, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Alibi by Sandra Brown was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Calvin Mijnsbergen. In that special week people in US were listening to The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica. Rounders, directed by John Dahl, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Madison Axford. In UK Wannabe by The Spice Girls was in the top 5 hits. Carpool, directed by Arthur Hiller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Falling Up by Shel Silverstein was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Gracie Gold. In that special week people in US were listening to Waterfalls by TLC. Lord of Illusions, directed by Clive Barker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Sleepers by Lorenzo Carcaterra was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Taissa Farmiga. In UK Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet was in the top 5 hits. Heaven Help Us, directed by Michael Dinner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Forrest Gump by Winston Groom was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Sarah Sjöström. In UK Living On My Own by Freddie Mercury was in the top 5 hits. The Thing Called Love, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. Secret Ceremonies by Deborah Laake was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Paige (wrestler). In UK Rhythm Is A Dancer by Snap! was in the top 5 hits. The Last of the Mohicans, directed by Michael Mann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Acquired Tastes by Peter Mayle was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Austin Butler. In UK (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams was in the top 5 hits. Dead Again, directed by Kenneth Branagh, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Dave Barry Talks Back by Dave Barry was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Rachel Hurd-Wood. In that special week people in US were listening to Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey. After Dark, My Sweet, directed by James Foley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Stand by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Lil B. In UK Swing The Mood by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers was in the top 5 hits. The Package, directed by Andrew Davis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Red Phoenix by Larry Bond was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Brady Corbet. In that special week people in US were listening to Roll With It by Steve Winwood. Hero and the Terror, directed by William Tannen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Shining Through by Susan Isaacs was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Kemp Muhl. In that special week people in US were listening to I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2. End of the Line, directed by Jay Russell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Tyrus Thomas. In that special week people in US were listening to Papa Don't Preach by Madonna. River's Edge, directed by Tim Hunter, 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: 17 August 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Yû Aoi. In that special week people in US were listening to Shout by Tears For Fears. American Ninja, directed by Sam Firstenberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. The Lover by Marguerite Duras was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Dee Brown. In UK Careless Whisper by George Michael was in the top 5 hits. Old Enough, directed by Marisa Silver, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Jenni Gregg. In that special week people in US were listening to Every Breath You Take by The Police. Revenge of the Dead, directed by Pupi Avati, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Mark Salling. In that special week people in US were listening to Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor. Superstition, directed by James W. Roberson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Friday by Robert A. Heinlein was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Helen Lindes. In that special week people in US were listening to Endless Love by Diana Ross. Body Heat, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Beverly Hills Diet by Judy Mazel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Lene Marlin. In UK The Winner Takes It All by Abba was in the top 5 hits. He Knows You're Alone, directed by Armand Mastroianni, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. China Men by Maxine Hong Kingston was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Julien Escudé. In UK I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats was in the top 5 hits. Kaala Patthar, directed by Yash Chopra, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Sophie's Choice by William Styron was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Thierry Henry. In that special week people in US were listening to Best Of My Love by The Emotions. San De huo shang yu Chong Mi Liu, directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Salvatore Sicari. In that special week people in US were listening to Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John. J.D.'s Revenge, directed by Arthur Marks, 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: 17 August 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Carmina Villaroel. In UK I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics was in the top 5 hits. Strip Nude for Your Killer, directed by Andrea Bianchi, 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 August 1975.

Famous people born on this day include Giuliana Rancic. In UK When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees was in the top 5 hits. Amazing Grace, directed by Stan Lathan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Fan Club by Irving Wallace was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1974.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Mickaël Pagis. In UK I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter was in the top 5 hits. The Lonely Woman, directed by Francisco Rovira Beleta, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Ken Ryker. In UK School's Out by Alice Cooper was in the top 5 hits. Blacula, directed by William Crain, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Thierry Solère. In that special week people in US were listening to How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees. A Gunfight, directed by Lamont Johnson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Jim Courier. In that special week people in US were listening to (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters. House of Dark Shadows, directed by Dan Curtis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Human Sexual Inadequacy by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Donnie Wahlberg. In that special week people in US were listening to In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans. Porcile, directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Love Machine by Jacqueline Susann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Helen McCrory. In that special week people in US were listening to People Got To Be Free by The Rascals. How Sweet It Is!, directed by Jerry Paris, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. Heaven Help Us! by Herbert Tarr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1968.

Famous people born on this day include David Conrad. In that special week people in US were listening to All You Need Is Love by The Beatles. The Trip, directed by Roger Corman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Night Falls On The City by Sarah Gainham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Maysa (singer). In UK With A Girl Like You by Troggs was in the top 5 hits. Follow Me, Boys!, directed by Norman Tokar, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Tell No Man by Adela Rogers St. Johns was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Steve Gorman. In that special week people in US were listening to I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher. Spare a Copper, directed by John Paddy Carstairs, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. Is Paris Burning? by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1965.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Shankar (director). In that special week people in US were listening to Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder. The Gun Hawk, directed by Edward Ludwig, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. My Darling Clementine by Jack Fishman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss. In UK I Remember You by Frank Ifield was in the top 5 hits. The Slave, directed by Sergio Corbucci, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Ship of Fools by Katherine Anne Porter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Hervé Morin. In that special week people in US were listening to Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis. The Counterfeiters of Paris, directed by Gilles Grangier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Sean Penn. In that special week people in US were listening to It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley. Mr. Citizen by Harry S. Truman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Belinda Carlisle. In that special week people in US were listening to Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson. The Hunters, directed by Dick Powell, 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 August 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Robin Cousins. In UK All Shook Up by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. The Long Haul, directed by Ken Hughes, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Pink Hotel by Dorothy Erskine and Patrick Dennis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Kevin Rowland. In UK I Believe by Frankie Laine was in the top 5 hits. Plunder of the Sun, directed by John Farrow, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The Rommel Papers by B.H. Liddell Hart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Nelson Piquet. Penny Princess, directed by Val Guest, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Thurber Album by James Thurber was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1952.