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. One Door Away From Heaven 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. Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts 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. Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts 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. A Certain Justice by P. D. James 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. The Dilbert Principle by Scott Adams 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. Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman 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. Disclosure by Michael Crichton 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. Smilla'S Sense Of Snow by Peter Hoeg 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. In that special week people in US were listening to I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston. Stalingrad, directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. The Te Of Piglet by Benjamin Hoff 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. Night Over Water by Ken Follett 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. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg 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. The Last Lion by William Manchester 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. Kaleidoscope by Danielle Steel 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. The Prince Of Tides by Pat Conroy 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 Bachman Books by Stephen King 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. Love And War by John Jakes 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 UK You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins was in the top 5 hits. Independence Day, directed by Robert Mandel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Space by James A. Michener 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. Rabbit Is Rich by John Updike 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. Noble House by James Clavell 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 Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum 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. The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx 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. Blood And Money by Thomas Thompson 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 that special week people in US were listening to Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John. 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. The Salamander by Morris L. West 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. A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre 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. Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie 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 that special week people in US were listening to I'm A Believer by The Monkees. 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 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. Mrs. Jack by Louise Hall Tharp 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 Hat On The Bed by John O'Hara 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. The Group by Mary McCarth 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. The Leopard by Guiseppe di Lampedusa 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. Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell 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 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. Parkinson'S Law by C. Northcote Parkinson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1958.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Jeff Berlin. In UK You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford was in the top 5 hits. Niagara, directed by Henry Hathaway, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. From Here To Eternity by James Jones was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 January 1953.