The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican). In UK None by None was in the top 5 hits. Seven Seconds, directed by Tim Coakley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2018. Look for Me by Lisa Gardner was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 2018.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In UK Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz was in the top 5 hits. Taken, directed by Pierre Morel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. People Of The Book by Geraldine Brooks was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Federica Falzon. In that special week people in US were listening to All I Have by Jennifer Lopez. Cradle 2 the Grave, directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2003. The First Law by John Lescroart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 2003.

Famous people born on this day include Kelly Sildaru. In UK Hero by Enrique Iglesias was in the top 5 hits. 40 Days and 40 Nights, directed by Michael Lehmann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2002. The Diary Of Ellen Rimbauer by Joyce Reardon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 2002.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Aidan Alexander. In UK Rise by Gabrielle was in the top 5 hits. Wonder Boys, directed by Curtis Hanson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Galileo'S Daughter by Dava Sobel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Mike Hammontree. In that special week people in US were listening to Nice & Slow by Usher. Krippendorf's Tribe, directed by Todd Holland, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Paradise by Toni Morrison was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Tasha Farsaci. In that special week people in US were listening to Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton. Donnie Brasco, directed by Mike Newell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Sasha Pieterse. In UK Spaceman by Babylon Zoo was in the top 5 hits. Before and After, directed by Barbet Schroeder, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. The Rainmaker by John Grisham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Madison Keys. In that special week people in US were listening to Creep by TLC. The Hunted, directed by J.F. Lawton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Debt Of Honor by Tom Clancy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Angie Miller. In that special week people in US were listening to The Power Of Love by Celine Dion. No Escape, directed by Martin Campbell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Marc Márquez. In UK No Limit by 2 Unlimited was in the top 5 hits. Falling Down, directed by Joel Schumacher, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. The Silent Passage by Gail Sheehy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Meaghan Jette Martin. In UK Stay by Shakespear's Sister was in the top 5 hits. Seize The Moment by Richard Nixon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Ed Sheeran. In UK 3AM Eternal by The KLF featuring The Children Of The Revolution was in the top 5 hits. Shattered, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Cold Fire by Dean R. Koontz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Marianne St-Gelais. In UK Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor was in the top 5 hits. Spontaneous Combustion, directed by Tobe Hooper, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Devices And Desires by P. D. James was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Chord Overstreet. In UK Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney was in the top 5 hits. My Left Foot, directed by Jim Sheridan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Mutation by Robin Cook was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Natascha Kampusch. In that special week people in US were listening to Seasons Change by Expose. Bloodsport, directed by Newt Arnold, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Keeping Secrets by Suzanne Somers was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Joan Hartock. In UK I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by George Michael & Aretha Franklin was in the top 5 hits. Some Kind of Wonderful, directed by Howard Deutch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. James Herriot'S Dog Stories by James Herriot was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Ricardo Rodriguez. In UK When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going) by Billy Ocean was in the top 5 hits. At Close Range, directed by James Foley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Contact by Carl Sagan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Anne Curtis. In that special week people in US were listening to Careless Whisper by Wham!. The Purple Rose of Cairo, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Illusions Of Love by Cynthia Freeman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Claire Denamur. In UK Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood was in the top 5 hits. Swann in Love, directed by Volker Schlöndorff, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. On Wings Of Eagles by Ken Follett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Amélie Bitoun. In that special week people in US were listening to Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin. Sheer Madness, directed by Margarethe von Trotta, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Ellis Island by Fred Mustard Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Paris Hilton. In UK Vienna by Ultravox was in the top 5 hits. Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen, directed by Clive Donner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Brain by Robin Cook was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Jason Ritter. In that special week people in US were listening to Do That To Me One More Time by Captain and Tennille. Foxes, directed by Adrian Lyne, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Windsor Story by J. Bryan III and Charles J.V. Murphy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Ashton Holmes. In that special week people in US were listening to Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees. Bye Bye Monkey, directed by Marco Ferreri, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. The Second Ring Of Power by Carlos Castaneda was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Erin Cardillo. In that special week people in US were listening to Blinded By The Light by Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Slap Shot, directed by George Roy Hill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Kelly Carlson. In that special week people in US were listening to 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon. The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1976.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Jerry O'Connell. In UK Tiger Feet by Mud was in the top 5 hits. The House of Seven Corpses, directed by Paul Harrison, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Raphaël Ibañez. In UK Blockbuster by The Sweet was in the top 5 hits. Walking Tall, directed by Phil Karlson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Billie Joe Armstrong. In UK Son Of My Father by Chicory Tip was in the top 5 hits. Piya Ka Ghar, directed by Basu Chatterjee, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. Beyond Freedom And Dignity by B. F. Skinner was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Denise Richards. In UK My Sweet Lord by George Harrison was in the top 5 hits. One Brief Summer, directed by John Mackenzie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Islands In The Stream by Ernest Hemingway was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Dominic Purcell. In that special week people in US were listening to Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) by Sly & the Family Stone. Hercules in New York, directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Puppet On A Chain by Alistair MacLean was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1970.

Famous people born on this day include David Douillet. In that special week people in US were listening to Everyday People by Sly & the Family Stone. Z, directed by Costa-Gavras, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. Thirteen Days by Robert F. Kennedy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Bari (Italy). In UK The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann was in the top 5 hits. Hour of the Wolf, directed by Ingmar Bergman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Chante Moore. In UK I'm A Believer by The Monkees was in the top 5 hits. Master Stroke, directed by Michele Lupo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Luc Robitaille. In UK These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra was in the top 5 hits. Harper, directed by Jack Smight, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Magus by John Fowles was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Leonardo Pieraccioni. In UK I'll Never Find Another You by The Seekers was in the top 5 hits. Dr. Terror's House of Horrors, directed by Freddie Francis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. Life With Picasso by Francoise Gilot and Carlton Lake was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Michael Bay. In that special week people in US were listening to I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles. Nightmare, directed by Freddie Francis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. Security Is A Thumb And A Blanket by Charles M. Schulz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Michael Jordan. In that special week people in US were listening to Hey Paula by Paul and Paula. Bay of Angels, directed by Jacques Demy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Lou Diamond Phillips. In that special week people in US were listening to Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler). Walk on the Wild Side, directed by Edward Dmytryk, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Twilight Of Honor by Al Dewlen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Joëlle Milquet. In that special week people in US were listening to Calcutta by Lawrence Welk. The Canadians, directed by Burt Kennedy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. The Waste Makers by Vance Packard was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Shunji Kosugi. In UK Why by Anthony Newley was in the top 5 hits. Carry on, Constable, directed by Gerald Thomas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Aryeh Deri. In UK As I Love You by Shirley Bassey was in the top 5 hits. No Name on the Bullet, directed by Jack Arnold, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. From The Terrace by John O'Hara was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Sergei Baltacha. In that special week people in US were listening to At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors. Scampolo, directed by Alfred Weidenmann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Kids Say The Darndest Things! by Art Linkletter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Loreena McKennitt. In that special week people in US were listening to Young Love by Tab Hunter. The True Story of Jesse James, directed by Nicholas Ray, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Road To Miltown by S.J. Perelman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Eric Pecout. In that special week people in US were listening to The Great Pretender by The Platters. Meet Me in Las Vegas, directed by Roy Rowland, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. Island In The Sun by Alec Waugh was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1956.

Famous people born on this day include Annie Schreijer-Pierik. In UK Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes by Perry Como & The Ramblers was in the top 5 hits. Kansas Pacific, directed by Ray Nazarro, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. This I Believe by Edward R. Murrow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Karin Büttner-Janz. At Sword's Point, directed by Lewis Allen, 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 February 1952.