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.

Famous people born on this day include Haley Huelsman. In that special week people in US were listening to How You Remind Me by Nickelback. The Count of Monte Cristo, directed by Kevin Reynolds, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2002. Red Rabbit by Tom Clanc 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. The Believer, directed by Henry Bean, 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. Angels Flight by Michael Connelly 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 UK Never Ever by All Saints was in the top 5 hits. Phantoms, directed by Joe Chappelle, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. The Winner by David Baldacci 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 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. Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier 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. Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan 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. James Herriot'S Cat Stories by James Herriot 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. The Client by John Grisham 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 Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller 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. Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss 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. Swan Lake by Mark Helprin 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. Heaven And Hell by John Jakes 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. Windmills Of The Gods by Sidney Sheldon 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 Storyteller by Harold Robbins 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. Nutcracker by E. T. A. Hoffmann 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. Growing Up by Russell Baker 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 Third Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders 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. Answer As A Man by Taylor Caldwell 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. Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon 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 that special week people in US were listening to Baby Come Back by Player. Vishwanath, directed by Subhash Ghai, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. In The National Interest by Marvin Kalb and Ted Koppel 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 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. The Hite Report On Male Sexuality by Shere Hite 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. Looking for Mr. Goodbar by Judith Rossner 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 Honorary Consul by Graham Greene 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 French Lieutenant'S Woman by John Fowles 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. Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth 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. The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart 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. The Boston Strangler by Gerald Frank 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. Up The Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman 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. Herzog by Saul Bellow 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 Ape In Me by Cornelia Otis Skinner 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. The Three Edwards by Thomas B. Costain 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. Lolita by Vladmir Nabokov 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. The Family Of Man by Edward Steichen 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. Niagara, directed by Henry Hathaway, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The Wonderful Country by Tom Lea was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1953.