The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Perfect by Ed Sheeran. The Tale, directed by Jennifer Fox, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2018. Wonder by R.J. Palacio was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 2018.

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. The Believer, directed by Henry Bean, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. The Beatles Anthology by The Beatles 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. A Man in Full by Tom Wolfe was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Jake Paul. In UK Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big) by Tori Amos was in the top 5 hits. Prefontaine, directed by Steve James, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje 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 that special week people in US were listening to One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey. Hard Eight, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Lincoln by David Herbert Donald 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 UK Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex was in the top 5 hits. Murder in the First, directed by Marc Rocco, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. In the Kitchen With Rosie by Rosie Dale 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 UK Twist And Shout by Chaka Demus & Pliers featuring Jack Radics & Taxi Gang was in the top 5 hits. Four Weddings and a Funeral, directed by Mike Newell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Private Parts by Howard Stern 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. Truman by David McCullough 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 that special week people in US were listening to Black Or White by Michael Jackson. Reservoir Dogs, directed by Quentin Tarantino, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg 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 UK Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block was in the top 5 hits. House Party, directed by Reginald Hudlin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. Among Schoolchildren by Tracy Kidder 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 UK Especially For You by Kylie & Jason was in the top 5 hits. The Terror Within, directed by Thierry Notz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Child Star by Shirley Temple Black 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 that special week people in US were listening to Got My Mind Set On You by George Harrison. Tapeheads, directed by Bill Fishman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. The Tommyknockers by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1988.

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. London Match by Len Deighton 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. Lake Wobegon Days by Garrison Keillor 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 One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson 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. The Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving 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. Cosmos by Carl Sagan 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 Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1980.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Kevin Thorn. In that special week people in US were listening to You Make Me Feel Like Dancing by Leo Sayer. 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. Harlequin by Morris West 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. The Onion Field by Joseph Wambaugh 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. The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton 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 UK Hello Goodbye by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Blackbeard's Ghost, directed by Robert Stevenson, 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 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. Everything But Money by Sam Levenson 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 that special week people in US were listening to We Can Work It Out by The Beatles. The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, directed by Alan Rafkin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Green Berets by Robin Moore 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. The Man by Irving Wallace 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. Elizabeth Appleton by John O'Hara 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 that special week people in US were listening to Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 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 UK What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? by Emile Ford & The Checkmates was in the top 5 hits. Cash McCall, directed by Joseph Pevney, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Status Seekers by Vance Packard was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Susanna Hoffs. In that special week people in US were listening to The Chipmunk Song by The Chipmunks. Room at the Top, directed by Jack Clayton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. Wedemeyer Reports! by General Albert C. Wedemeyer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Tom Thibodeau. In that special week people in US were listening to At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors. Tamango, directed by John Berry, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. To Live Again by Catherine Marshall 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. How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1956.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Jeff Berlin. Jhansi Ki Rani, directed by Sohrab Modi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. Steamboat Gothic by Frances Parkinson Keyes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1953.