The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In UK Mercy by Duffy was in the top 5 hits. Leatherheads, directed by George Clooney, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. The Age Of American Unreason by Susan Jacoby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Thomas Ketchum. In that special week people in US were listening to Stutter by Joe. The Animal, directed by Luke Greenfield, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. Constantine'S Sword by James Carroll was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 2001.

Famous people born on this day include SubZeroExtabyte . In UK My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion was in the top 5 hits. Ride, directed by Millicent Shelton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Katie Ledecky. In UK Don't Speak by No Doubt was in the top 5 hits. Driftwood, directed by Ronan O'Leary, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Murder in Brentwood by Mark Fuhrman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Alain Jérôme. In UK Children by Robert Miles was in the top 5 hits. The Wolves, directed by Steve Carver, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Adam Perkins. In UK Think Twice by Celine Dion was in the top 5 hits. New Jersey Drive, directed by Nick Gomez, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Border Music by Robert James Waller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Julia Winter. In that special week people in US were listening to Informer by Snow. Born Yesterday, directed by Luis Mandoki, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. All The Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include John Boyega. In that special week people in US were listening to To Be With You by Mr. Big. The Power of One, directed by John G. Avildsen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Cordarrelle Patterson. In that special week people in US were listening to Someday by Mariah Carey. The Unborn, directed by Rodman Flender, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Forgiving by LaVyrle Spencer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Hozier (musician). In UK Dub Be Good To Me by Beats International featuring Lindy Layton was in the top 5 hits. Black Snow, directed by Frank Patterson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Dark Half by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Shinji Kagawa. In UK Too Many Broken Hearts by Jason Donovan was in the top 5 hits. Sonny Boy, directed by Robert Martin Carroll, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Grimes (musician). In UK I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue was in the top 5 hits. Biloxi Blues, directed by Mike Nichols, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Mortal Fear by Robin Cook was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Rob Kardashian. In that special week people in US were listening to Jacob's Ladder by Huey Lewis & The News. Blind Date, directed by Blake Edwards, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Life Wish by Jill Ireland was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Miles Kane. In that special week people in US were listening to Sara by Starship. Lucas, directed by David Seltzer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Cyclops by Clive Cussler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Anne Ross. In that special week people in US were listening to Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon. The Slugger's Wife, directed by Hal Ashby, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Family Album by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Ryan Rottman. In that special week people in US were listening to Jump by Van Halen. Polar, directed by Jacques Bral, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Smart Women by Judy Blume was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Astrid Guyart. In UK Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler was in the top 5 hits. Android, directed by Aaron Lipstadt, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. Megatrends by John Naisbitt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Kyle Korver. In UK Jealous Guy by Roxy Music was in the top 5 hits. Thief, directed by Michael Mann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Masquerade by Kit Williams was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Katie Morgan. In that special week people in US were listening to Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen. The Changeling, directed by Peter Medak, 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 March 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Coco Austin. In UK I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor was in the top 5 hits. The Champ, directed by Franco Zeffirelli, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Pilar Rubio. In that special week people in US were listening to Night Fever by Bee Gees. What's Up Superdoc!, directed by Derek Ford, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. The Book Of Merlyn by Terence H. White was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1978.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Brittany Daniel. In that special week people in US were listening to December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) by The Four Seasons. Family Plot, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Bring On The Empty Horses by David Niven was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Justin Hawkins. In UK If by Telly Savalas was in the top 5 hits. Rosebud, directed by Otto Preminger, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. The Bankers by Martin Mayer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Marisa Coughlan. In UK Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Paper Lace was in the top 5 hits. The Sugarland Express, directed by Steven Spielberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Caroline Corr. In UK Cum On Feel The Noize by Slade was in the top 5 hits. Godspell, directed by David Greene, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Frédérique Bedos. In that special week people in US were listening to Me And Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin. Brother John, directed by James Goldstone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Underground Man by Ross Macdonald was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. In that special week people in US were listening to Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel. The Adventurers, directed by Lewis Gilbert, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Mary Queen Of Scots by Antonia Fraser was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Alexander McQueen. In UK Where Do You Go To (My Lovely) by Peter Sarstedt was in the top 5 hits. Run Wild, Run Free, directed by Richard C. Sarafian, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. Preserve And Protect by Allen Drury was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Maxence Fermine. In that special week people in US were listening to (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding. The Bride Wore Black, directed by François Truffaut, 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 March 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Billy Corgan. In UK Release Me by Engelbert Humperdinck was in the top 5 hits. Easy Come, Easy Go, directed by John Rich, 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 March 1967.

Famous people born on this day include José Garcia. In UK The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore by The Walker Brothers was in the top 5 hits. Le stagioni del nostro amore, directed by Florestano Vancini, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Tell No Man by Adela Rogers St. Johns was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Diana Farrell. In that special week people in US were listening to Eight Days A Week by The Beatles. Girl Happy, directed by Boris Sagal, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. The Legend Of The Seventh Virgin by Victoria Holt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1965.

Famous people born on this day include Rob Lowe. In UK Little Children by Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas was in the top 5 hits. The Fall of the Roman Empire, directed by Anthony Mann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. A Day In The Life Of President Kennedy by Jim Bishop was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Michael Ivins. In UK Summer Holiday by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits. The Birds, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. O Ye Jigs & Juleps! by Virginia Cary Hudson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Stéphane Ostrowski. In that special week people in US were listening to Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel. Hitler, directed by Stuart Heisler, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Dana Reeve. In that special week people in US were listening to Pony Time by Chubby Checker. Konga, directed by John Lemont, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. The White Nile by Alan Moorehead was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Arye Gross. In UK Running Bear by Johnny Preston was in the top 5 hits. The Lincoln Lords by Cameron Hawley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Danny Ainge. In that special week people in US were listening to Venus by Frankie Avalon. Al Capone, directed by Richard Wilson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. From The Terrace by John O'Hara was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Jizzy Pearl. In UK Magic Moments by Perry Como was in the top 5 hits. Gideon of Scotland Yard, directed by John Ford, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Power And Diplomacy by Dean Acheson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Markku Manninen. In that special week people in US were listening to Young Love by Tab Hunter. The Strange One, directed by Jack Garfein, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Fbi Story by Don Whitehead was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Catherine Leprince. In UK It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers was in the top 5 hits. Alexander the Great, directed by Robert Rossen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1956.

Famous people born on this day include Lesley-Anne Down. In UK I See The Moon by The Stargazers was in the top 5 hits. West of Zanzibar, directed by Harry Watt, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954. A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1954.

Famous people born on this day include Filemon Lagman. In UK She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell was in the top 5 hits. The Girl Who Had Everything, directed by Richard Thorpe, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. This I Believe by Edward R. Murrow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Susie Allanson. Oklahoma Annie, directed by R.G. Springsteen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. Show Biz by Abel Green and Joe Laurie Jr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 March 1952.