The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Low by Flo Rida. Spy School, directed by Mark Blutman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. The Purrfect Murder by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown 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. Evil Breed: The Legend of Samhain, directed by Christian Viel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2003. Light In Shadow by Jayne Ann Krentz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 2003.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat). Famous people born on this day include Aidan Alexander. In UK Rise by Gabrielle was in the top 5 hits. Escape Under Pressure, directed by Jean Pellerin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. A Vast Conspiracy by Jeffrey Toobin 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 UK Doctor Jones by Aqua was in the top 5 hits. Dark City, directed by Alex Proyas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. The Man Who Listens To Horses by Monty Roberts 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 UK Where Do You Go by No Mercy was in the top 5 hits. Latin Boys Go to Hell, directed by Ela Troyano, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Deep Waters by Jayne Ann Krentz 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 that special week people in US were listening to One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey. Trainspotting, directed by Danny Boyle, 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 UK Think Twice by Celine Dion was in the top 5 hits. The Hunted, directed by J.F. Lawton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Original Sin by P.D. James 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 UK Things Can Only Get Better by D:Ream was in the top 5 hits. One Man Army, directed by Cirio H. Santiago, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Accident by Danielle Steel 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. Kill Zone, directed by Cirio H. Santiago, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. The General'S Daughter by Nelson DeMille 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 that special week people in US were listening to I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. Vacas, directed by Julio Medem, 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 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. Khoon Ka Karz, directed by Mukul Anand, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Plains of Passage by Jean M. Auel 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. A Tale of Springtime, directed by Éric Rohmer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Wonderful Life by Stephen Jay Gould 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. Je suis le seigneur du château, directed by Régis Wargnier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Midnight by Dean R. Koontz 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. Patriot Games by Tom Clancy 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. Rage of Honor, directed by Gordon Hessler, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. The Panic Of '89 by Paul Erdman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Anne Curtis. In UK I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson was in the top 5 hits. Morons from Outer Space, directed by Mike Hodges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Choices by Liv Ullmann 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. Decoder, directed by Muscha, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. The Story Of Henri Tod by William F. Buckley Jr 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. Himmatwala, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Living, Loving & Learning by Leo Buscaglia 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. Firestarter by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat). Famous people born on this day include Jason Ritter. In UK Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials was in the top 5 hits. Foxes, directed by Adrian Lyne, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Brethren by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong 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 UK Take A Chance On Me by Abba was in the top 5 hits. Bye Bye Monkey, directed by Marco Ferreri, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx 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 UK When I Need You by Leo Sayer was in the top 5 hits. Slap Shot, directed by George Roy Hill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Adolf Hitler by John Toland 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 UK December '63 by The Four Seasons was in the top 5 hits. Power! by Michael Korda 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 that special week people in US were listening to The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand. The House of Seven Corpses, directed by Paul Harrison, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Burr by Gore Vidal 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 that special week people in US were listening to Crocodile Rock by Elton John. Don Juan (Or If Don Juan Were a Woman), directed by Roger Vadim, 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 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. Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee by Dee Brown 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. The Greening Of America by Charles Reich 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. Dernier domicile connu, directed by José Giovanni, 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. The Milky Way, directed by Luis Buñuel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. On Reflection by Helen Hayes and Sandford Dody was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat). 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. Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean 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. Everything But Money by Sam Levenson 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. Lord Love a Duck, directed by George Axelrod, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Yes I Can by Sammy Davis and Jane and Burt Boyar 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. The Horse Knows The Way by John O'Hara 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. The Third Secret, directed by Charles Crichton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. The Venetian Affair by Helen MacInnes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democrat). Famous people born on this day include Michael Jordan. In UK Diamonds by Jet Harris & Tony Meehan was in the top 5 hits. 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). Damn the Defiant!, directed by Lewis Gilbert, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. A Dance To The Music Of Time by Anthony Powell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1962.

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 War Lover by John Hersey 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 that special week people in US were listening to Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price. No Name on the Bullet, directed by Jack Arnold, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. The New Testament In Modern English by J.B. Phillips 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. Paris Holiday, directed by Gerd Oswald, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The White Witch by Elizabeth Goudge 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 Delinquents, directed by Robert Altman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Bible As History by Werner Keller 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. Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1956.

Famous people born on this day include Mo Yan. In UK Softly Softly by Ruby Murray was in the top 5 hits. Three for the Show, directed by H.C. Potter, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. Good Morning, Miss Dove by Frances Gray Patton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1955.

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. Abraham Lincoln by Benjamin P. Thomas was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democrat). 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 Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 February 1952.