Famous people born on this day include Haley Huelsman. In UK Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield was in the top 5 hits. The Count of Monte Cristo, directed by Kevin Reynolds, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2002. From The Corner Of His Eye by Dean Koontz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 2002.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Ryan Nogy. In UK Touch Me by Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra was in the top 5 hits. Donnie Darko, directed by Richard Kelly, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. In Tuscany by Bob Krist was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 2001.

Famous people born on this day include Madi Burton. In UK Heartbeat / Tragedy by Steps was in the top 5 hits. Joe the King, directed by Frank Whaley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Gilad Shaar. In that special week people in US were listening to Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John. Phantoms, directed by Joe Chappelle, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. The Long Road Home by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Jake Paul. In that special week people in US were listening to Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton. Prefontaine, directed by Steve James, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Desperation by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Caitlin Sanchez. In UK Earth Song by Michael Jackson was in the top 5 hits. Hard Eight, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Nate Maloley. In that special week people in US were listening to On Bended Knee by Boyz II Men. Murder in the First, directed by Marc Rocco, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. The Chamber by John Grisham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Lucy Boynton. In that special week people in US were listening to Hero by Mariah Carey. Four Weddings and a Funeral, directed by Mike Newell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Seinlanguage by Jerry Seinfeld was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1994.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Frankie Cocozza. Stalingrad, directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. The Pelican Brief by John Grisham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1993.

Famous people born on this day include Adam Dahlberg. In UK Bohemian Rhapsody / These Are The Days Of Our Lives by Queen was in the top 5 hits. Reservoir Dogs, directed by Quentin Tarantino, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Maus Ii by Art Spiegelman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Brett McKinnon. In that special week people in US were listening to Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins. Brain Dead, directed by Adam Simon, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1990.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Kelly Marie Tran. In that special week people in US were listening to My Prerogative by Bobby Brown. Sex, Lies, and Videotape, directed by Steven Soderbergh, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. A Brief History Of Time by Stephen W. Hawking was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1989.

Famous people born on this day include Earl Clark. In UK Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle was in the top 5 hits. Tapeheads, directed by Bill Fishman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Time Flies by Bill Cosby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Carola Durán. In that special week people in US were listening to Walk Like An Egyptian by Bangles. The Stepfather, directed by Joseph Ruben, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Last Of The Breed by Louis L'Amour was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Chloe Lattanzi. In that special week people in US were listening to Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie. Desert Bloom, directed by Eugene Corr, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Simone Simons. In that special week people in US were listening to Like A Virgin by Madonna. Fandango, directed by Kevin Reynolds, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Yelle (singer). In that special week people in US were listening to Down Under by Men At Work. Independence Day, directed by Robert Mandel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The Valley Of Horses by Jean M. Auel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Dwyane Wade. In UK The Land Of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz was in the top 5 hits. Shoot the Moon, directed by Alan Parker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. No Time For Tears by Cynthia Freeman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1982.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Ray J. In UK Imagine by John Lennon was in the top 5 hits. Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror, directed by Andrea Bianchi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Side Effects by Woody Allen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1981.

Famous people born on this day include Zooey Deschanel. In UK Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders was in the top 5 hits. Death Watch, directed by Bertrand Tavernier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Key To Rebecca by Ken Follett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Carolina Ardohain. In UK Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings was in the top 5 hits. Vishwanath, directed by Subhash Ghai, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. Coming Into The Country by John McPhee was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1978.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Kevin Thorn. In UK Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul was in the top 5 hits. Bad, directed by Jed Johnson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Blue Skies, No Candy by Gael Greene was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1977.

Famous people born on this day include Squarepusher . In UK Streets Of London by Ralph McTell was in the top 5 hits. The Great McGonagall, directed by Joseph McGrath, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Annemarie Jacir. In that special week people in US were listening to The Joker by Steve Miller Band. Willie Dynamite, directed by Gilbert Moses, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Watership Down by Richard Adams was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Jeremy Roenick. In UK Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris was in the top 5 hits. Pippi in the South Seas, directed by Olle Hellbom, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. The Selling Of The President 1968 by Joe McGinniss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1970.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Naveen Andrews. In UK Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da by Marmalade was in the top 5 hits. Preserve And Protect by Allen Drury was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1969.

Famous people born on this day include Mathilde Seigner. In that special week people in US were listening to Hello Goodbye by The Beatles. Blackbeard's Ghost, directed by Robert Stevenson, 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 January 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Richard Hawley. In UK Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones was in the top 5 hits. Hotel, directed by Richard Quine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Waiting For Winter by John O'Hara was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Shabba Ranks. In UK Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, directed by Alan Rafkin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Lockwood Concern by John O'Hara was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Michelle Obama. In UK Glad All Over by Dave Clark Five was in the top 5 hits. Zulu, directed by Cy Endfield, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. Armageddon by Leon Uris was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Denis Payre. In UK The Next Time / Bachelor Boy by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits. Le Petit Soldat, directed by Jean-Luc Godard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. Grandmother and the Priests by Taylor Caldwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1963.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Bernard Yerlès. In UK Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson was in the top 5 hits. Pomp And Circumstance by Noel Coward was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1961.

Famous people born on this day include Tatyana Yumasheva. In that special week people in US were listening to El Paso by Marty Robbins. Cash McCall, directed by Joseph Pevney, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. This Is My God by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Tom Thibodeau. In UK Great Balls Of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis was in the top 5 hits. Tamango, directed by John Berry, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Gallant Mrs. Stonewall by Harnett T. Kane was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Paul Young (singer and guitarist). In UK Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford was in the top 5 hits. Charleys Tante, directed by Hans Quest, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. Something Of Value by Robert Ruark was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1956.

Famous people born on this day include Steve Earle. In UK The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers was in the top 5 hits. The Americano, directed by William Castle, 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 January 1955.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Jeff Berlin. Niagara, directed by Henry Hathaway, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The Man On A Donkey by H.F.M. Prescott was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1953.