Famous people born on this day include Justin Kirk. In UK Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7 was in the top 5 hits. Moulin Rouge!, directed by Baz Luhrmann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. Blue Diary by Alice Hoffman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 2001.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). In that special week people in US were listening to Maria, Maria by Santana. Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. The Darwin Awards by Wendy Northcutt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Troy Sliney. In that special week people in US were listening to Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin. Notting Hill, directed by Roger Michell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Eric Beckerman. In that special week people in US were listening to Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G.. The Fifth Element, directed by Luc Besson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. The President'S Daughter by Jack Higgins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Sam King. In that special week people in US were listening to Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Dead Man, directed by Jim Jarmusch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. A Reporter's Life by Walter Cronkite was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Ilona Hallyday. In that special week people in US were listening to This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan. Die Hard: With a Vengeance, directed by John McTiernan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Disney's Pocahontas by ---- was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Justin Martin. In UK Come On You Reds by Manchester United Football Squad was in the top 5 hits. The Crow, directed by Alex Proyas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Lasher by Anne Rice was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1994.

Famous people born on this day include Daniel Curtis Lee. In that special week people in US were listening to I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) by Hi-Five. What About Bob?, directed by Frank Oz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Darkness Visible by William Styron was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Jeniffer Kim. In UK Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue was in the top 5 hits. See No Evil, Hear No Evil, directed by Arthur Hiller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. A Woman Named Jackie by C. David Heymann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1989.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Nikki Reed. In UK Perfect by Fairground Attraction was in the top 5 hits. Wings of Desire, directed by Wim Wenders, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. The Home Planet by Kevin W. Kelley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Jaime Preciado. In that special week people in US were listening to Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston. Top Gun, directed by Tony Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. The Prince Of Tides by Pat Conroy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Christian Bolanos. In that special week people in US were listening to Hello by Lionel Richie. The Natural, directed by Barry Levinson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. The Auerbach Will by Stephen Birmingham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Matthew Christian. In UK True by Spandau Ballet was in the top 5 hits. Breathless, directed by Jim McBride, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. The F-Plan Diet by Audrey Eyton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Tony Parker. In that special week people in US were listening to Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney. Annie, directed by John Huston, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Years Of Upheaval by Henry Kissinger was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1982.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Davor Dzalto. In that special week people in US were listening to Call Me by Blondie. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, directed by Irvin Kershner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1980.

Famous people born on this day include David Jarolím. In that special week people in US were listening to Reunited by Peaches & Herb. Manhattan, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Quest For The Best by Stanley Marcus was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Jere Michael in Aspen. In UK I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart was in the top 5 hits. The Car, directed by Elliot Silverstein, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Crash Of '79 by Paul E. Erdman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Daniel Komen in Nyaru. In UK Fernando by Abba was in the top 5 hits. Watch Out, We're Mad, directed by Marcello Fondato, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. A Man Called Intrepid by William Stevenson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1976.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Marcia Turner in Cambridge. In that special week people in US were listening to The Streak by Ray Stevens. Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, directed by John Hough, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Eye Of The Storm by Patrick White was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Jay Riemersma. In that special week people in US were listening to You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder. The Day of the Jackal, directed by Fred Zinnemann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three by John Godey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1973.

Famous people born on this day include John Burrough. In that special week people in US were listening to The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack. Play It Again, Sam, directed by Herbert Ross, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Day Of The Jackal by Frederick Forsyth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Princess Maxima. In that special week people in US were listening to Joy To The World by Three Dog Night. 10 Rillington Place, directed by Richard Fleischer, 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 May 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Paige Turco. In that special week people in US were listening to Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension. Mackenna's Gold, directed by J. Lee Thompson, 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 May 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Tim Grunhard. In UK What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong was in the top 5 hits. The Swimmer, directed by Frank Perry, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. Christy by Catherine Marshall was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Cameron Bancroft. In UK Silence Is Golden by The Tremeloes was in the top 5 hits. For a Few Dollars More, directed by Sergio Leone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. A Night Of Watching by Elliott Arnold was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Mark Schmocker in Interlaken. In that special week people in US were listening to Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas. Arabesque, directed by Stanley Donen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. The Kremlin Letter by Noel Behn was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Paige Turco in Springfield. In that special week people in US were listening to Ticket To Ride by The Beatles. The Pawnbroker, directed by Sidney Lumet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. Sixpence In Her Shoe by Phyllis McGinley was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1965.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Mary Vincent. In UK From Me To You by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Spencer's Mountain, directed by Delmer Daves, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. The American Way Of Death by Jessica Mitford was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Lise Lyng Falkenberg. In that special week people in US were listening to Soldier Boy by The Shirelles. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Seven Days In May by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1962.

Famous people born on this day include Enya . In that special week people in US were listening to Runaway by Del Shannon. Two Women, directed by Vittorio De Sica, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. The Leopard by Guiseppe di Lampedusa was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Fiona Hutchison in Miami. In UK Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers was in the top 5 hits. Hiroshima Mon Amour, directed by Alain Resnais, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Thomas Wolfe by Elizabeth Nowell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Pascual Perez. In that special week people in US were listening to All Shook Up by Elvis Presley. Desk Set, directed by Walter Lang, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. When The Bough Breaks by Otis Carney was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Sue Carpenter. In UK No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton was in the top 5 hits. While the City Sleeps, directed by Fritz Lang, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. Beyond Desire by Pierre La Mure was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1956.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Jody Pijper. Scaramouche, directed by George Sidney, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Greatest Book Ever Written by Fulton Oursler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1952.

The US president was Calvin Coolidge (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Donald Cameron Watt. The Man Who Laughs, directed by Paul Leni, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1928. Swan Song by John Galsworth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1928.

The US president was Woodrow Wilson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Harriet Van Horne. The Flapper, directed by Alan Crosland, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1920. The Re-Creation of Brian Kent by Harold Bell Wright was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1920.