Famous people born on this day include Justin Kirk. In that special week people in US were listening to All For You by Janet. Battle Queen 2020, directed by Daniel D'Or, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. In Harm'S Way by Doug Stanton 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. Sordid Lives, directed by Del Shores, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Fair Ball by Bob Costas 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. Biwi No. 1, directed by David Dhawan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. Summer Sisters by Judy Blume was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1999.

Famous people born on this day include Chloe Alison. In UK Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints was in the top 5 hits. Hope Floats, directed by Forest Whitaker, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. Swimming To Catalina by Stuart Woods was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Eric Beckerman. In UK Lovefool by The Cardigans was in the top 5 hits. Bent, directed by Sean Mathias, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Just As I Am: The Autobiography of Billy Graham by Billy Graham 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 UK Fastlove by George Michael was in the top 5 hits. Mission: Impossible, directed by Brian De Palma, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Primary Colors by Anonymous 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 UK Unchained Melody / White Cliffs Of Dover by Robson Green & Jerome Flynn was in the top 5 hits. Casper, directed by Brad Silberling, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield 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 that special week people in US were listening to I Swear by All-4-One. Beverly Hills Cop III, directed by John Landis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Beyond Peace by Richard Nixon was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1994.

Famous people born on this day include GoldLink . In UK Five Live (EP) by George Michael & Queen With Lisa Stansfield was in the top 5 hits. Raining Stones, directed by Ken Loach, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993. The Real Anita Hill by David Brock was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1993.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Maxime Huscenot. In that special week people in US were listening to Jump by Kris Kross. Dance Macabre, directed by Greydon Clark, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. The Way I See It by Patti Davis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Ínigo Martínez. In that special week people in US were listening to I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) by Hi-Five. Soapdish, directed by Michael Hoffman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Damage by Josephine Hart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Leven Rambin. In UK Killer by Adamski was in the top 5 hits. Back to the Future Part III, directed by Robert Zemeckis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1990.

Famous people born on this day include Tereza Fajksová. In that special week people in US were listening to Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdul. Pink Cadillac, directed by Buddy Van Horn, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Blind Faith by Joe McGinniss 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 Karrueche Tran. In UK Perfect by Fairground Attraction was in the top 5 hits. Killer Klowns from Outer Space, directed by Stephen Chiodo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Moonwalk by Michael Jackson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Edvald Boasson Hagen. In that special week people in US were listening to With Or Without You by U2. Summer Heat, directed by Michie Gleason, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. The Fatal Shore by Robert Hughes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Tahj Mowry. In that special week people in US were listening to Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston. Psycho III, directed by Anthony Perkins, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Derek Hough. In UK 19 by Paul Hardcastle was in the top 5 hits. Final Justice, directed by Greydon Clark, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. The Hunt For Red October by Tom Clancy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Melany Denyse. In that special week people in US were listening to Hello by Lionel Richie. Once Upon a Time in America, directed by Sergio Leone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. The March Of Folly by Barbara W. Tuchman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1984.

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. The Escape Artist, directed by Caleb Deschanel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Celebrity by Thomas Thompson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1982.

Famous people born on this day include Shiri Maimon. In UK Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants was in the top 5 hits. Possession, directed by Andrzej Zulawski, 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 May 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Stéphane Robert. In that special week people in US were listening to Call Me by Blondie. Out of the Blue, directed by Dennis Hopper, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Bleeding Heart by Marilyn French was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Ayda Field. In UK Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel was in the top 5 hits. Wise Blood, directed by John Huston, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. The Vicar Of Christ by Walter F. Murphy was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Carlos Peña. In that special week people in US were listening to With A Little Luck by Wings. Big Wednesday, directed by John Milius, 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 May 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Lynn Collins. In that special week people in US were listening to Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder. Amar Akbar Anthony, directed by Manmohan Desai, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Chancellor Manuscript by Robert Ludlum 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 Kandi Burruss. In that special week people in US were listening to Boogie Fever by The Sylvers. The Tenant, directed by Roman Polanski, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Agent In Place by Helen MacInnes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Tony Sylva. In UK Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette was in the top 5 hits. The Hiding Place, directed by James F. Collier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Andrea Corr. In UK Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes was in the top 5 hits. Welcome to Arrow Beach, directed by Laurence Harvey, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Partners by Louis Auchincloss was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Josh Homme. In that special week people in US were listening to You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder. The Big Feast, directed by Marco Ferreri, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. Laughing All The Way by Barbara Howar was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Roman Genn. In that special week people in US were listening to The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack. Chato's Land, directed by Michael Winner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Boys Of Summer by Roger Kahn 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 Máxima of the Netherlands. In that special week people in US were listening to Joy To The World by Three Dog Night. Escape from the Planet of the Apes, directed by Don Taylor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Angle Of Repose by Wallace Stegner was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Jordan Knight. In that special week people in US were listening to American Woman by The Guess Who. Two Mules for Sister Sara, directed by Don Siegel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. Love & Will by Rollo May was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1970.

Famous people born on this day include Tabatha Coffey. In that special week people in US were listening to Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension. The Trouble with Girls, directed by Peter Tewksbury, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. Sunday The Rabbi Stayed Home by Harry Kemelman 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 Géraldine Giraud. In UK What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong was in the top 5 hits. Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie 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. Barefoot in the Park, directed by Gene Saks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. Inside South America by John Gunther was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Hill Harper. In that special week people in US were listening to Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas. Nevada Smith, directed by Henry Hathaway, 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 May 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Trent Reznor. In that special week people in US were listening to Ticket To Ride by The Beatles. A High Wind in Jamaica, directed by Alexander Mackendrick, 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. Savage Sam, directed by Norman Tokar, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. 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 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Craig Ferguson. In UK Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers was in the top 5 hits. The Cabinet of Caligari, directed by Roger Kay, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. My Life In Court by Louis Nizer 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. The Young Savages, directed by John Frankenheimer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser 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 Simon Fuller. The Time Machine, directed by George Pal, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. All The Day Long by Howard Spring was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Richard Barrons. In UK A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. It Happened to Jane, directed by Richard Quine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1959.

Famous people born on this day include Paul Whitehouse. In UK Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis was in the top 5 hits. No Time for Sergeants, directed by Mervyn LeRoy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Greengage Summer by Rumer Godden was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Avelino Rodriguez Couceiro. In that special week people in US were listening to All Shook Up by Elvis Presley. Hellcats of the Navy, directed by Nathan Juran, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Road To Miltown by S.J. Perelman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1957.

Famous people born on this day include Bill Paxton. In UK Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett was in the top 5 hits. Soldier of Fortune, directed by Edward Dmytryk, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. Venture Into Darkness by Alice Tisdale Hobart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Gérard Krawczyk. In UK I Believe by Frankie Laine was in the top 5 hits. It Came from Outer Space, directed by Jack Arnold, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. East of Eden by John Steinbeck was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Odile Jacob. Lovely to Look At, directed by Mervyn LeRoy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Devil'S Advocate by Taylor Caldwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1952.