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. Bobby And Jackie by C. David Heymann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 2009.

Famous people born on this day include Drew Justice. In that special week people in US were listening to Fallin' by Alicia Keys. Bubble Boy, directed by Blair Hayes, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 2001.

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. Bring It On, directed by Peyton Reed, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Day John Died by Christopher Andersen 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 UK No Matter What by Boyzone was in the top 5 hits. Rounders, directed by John Dahl, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Summer Sisters by Judy Blume 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 that special week people in US were listening to Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio. Carpool, directed by Arthur Hiller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman 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 UK Never Forget by Take That was in the top 5 hits. Lord of Illusions, directed by Clive Barker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Dangerous To Know by Barbara Taylor Bradford 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. The Waterworks by E.L. Doctorow 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. Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel 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. Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss 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 that special week people in US were listening to (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams. The Man in the Moon, directed by Robert Mulligan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Paradise by Judith McNaught 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 UK Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme was in the top 5 hits. After Dark, My Sweet, directed by James Foley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Politics Of Rich And Poor by Kevin Phillips 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 that special week people in US were listening to Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx. The Package, directed by Andrew Davis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. A Woman Named Jackie by C. David Heymann 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. Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers, directed by Michael A. Simpson, 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: 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. Hamburger Hill, directed by John Irvin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Life And Death In Shanghai by Nien Cheng 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. Wanderlust by Danielle Steel 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 UK Into The Groove by Madonna was in the top 5 hits. American Ninja, directed by Sam Firstenberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Inside, Outside by Herman Wouk 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 that special week people in US were listening to Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.. Old Enough, directed by Marisa Silver, 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: 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. Return Of The Jedi by Joan D. Vinge 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. The Prodigal Daughter by Jeffrey Archer 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 UK Green Door by Shakin' Stevens was in the top 5 hits. Body Heat, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. The Alpha Strategy by John A. Pugsley 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. Heartsounds by Martha Weinman Lear 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. Class Reunion by Rona Jaffe 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 Path Between The Seas by David 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 UK Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee was in the top 5 hits. 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. Looking for Mr. Goodbar by Judith Rossner 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. Laughing All The Way by Barbara Howar was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Ken Ryker. In that special week people in US were listening to Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan. 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 Passions Of The Mind by Irving Stone 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. Such Good Friends by Lois Gould 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. Ada by Vladimir Nabokov 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. The Rich And The Super-Rich by Ferdinand Lundberg 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 UK San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) by Scott Mckenzie was in the top 5 hits. The Trip, directed by Roger Corman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. When She Was Good by Philip Roth 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 that special week people in US were listening to Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful. Follow Me, Boys!, directed by Norman Tokar, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Double Image by Helen MacInnes 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 UK Help! by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Spare a Copper, directed by John Paddy Carstairs, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. The Looking Glass War by John Le Carre 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 UK Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers was in the top 5 hits. The Gun Hawk, directed by Edward Ludwig, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. The Essential Lippmann by Clinton Rossiter and James Lare 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 that special week people in US were listening to Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka. The Slave, directed by Sergio Corbucci, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Veeck -- As In Wreck by Bill Veeck 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. A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer 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. Les vieux de la vieille, directed by Gilles Grangier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Daughters And Rebels by Jessica Mitford 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 UK All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers was in the top 5 hits. Sea Fury, directed by Cy Endfield, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Please Don'T Eat The Daisies by Jean Kerr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Andrés Arango. In UK Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra was in the top 5 hits. The Black Knight, directed by Tay Garnett, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. The Song Of Ruth by Frank G. Slaughter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1954.

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. A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 August 1953.