The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In that special week people in US were listening to Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis. Martyrs, directed by Pascal Laugier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. Escape by Carolyn Jessop with Laura Palmer was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 2008.

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. Battle Queen 2020, directed by Daniel D'Or, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001. Washington by Meg Greenfield 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 UK Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) by Oxide & Neutrino was in the top 5 hits. Sordid Lives, directed by Del Shores, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Standoff by Sandra Brown 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 UK Swear It Again by Westlife was in the top 5 hits. Biwi No. 1, directed by David Dhawan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999. The Century by Peter Jennings, Todd Brewster 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. Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier 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. The Night Crew by John Sandford 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. The Tenth Insight by James Redfield 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. Casper, directed by Brad Silberling, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Politically Correct Bedtime Stories by James Finn Garner 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. Remember Me by Mary Higgins Clark 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. Assembling California by John McPhee 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 UK Please Don't Go by KWS was in the top 5 hits. Dance Macabre, directed by Greydon Clark, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. For Love Alone by Ivana Trump 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 UK The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) by Cher was in the top 5 hits. Soapdish, directed by Michael Hoffman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Commanders by Bob Woodward 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 that special week people in US were listening to Vogue by Madonna. Back to the Future Part III, directed by Robert Zemeckis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Broken Cord by Michael Dorris 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. The Negotiator by Frederick Forsyth 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. The Mysteries Of Pittsburgh by Michael Chabon 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 UK Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship was in the top 5 hits. Summer Heat, directed by Michie Gleason, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. Heiress by Janet Dailey 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 UK The Chicken Song by Spitting Image was in the top 5 hits. Psycho III, directed by Anthony Perkins, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. High Hearts by Rita Mae Brown 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. Thinner by Richard Bachman 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. Saaransh, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. One More Sunday by John D. MacDonald 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 UK Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder was in the top 5 hits. The Escape Artist, directed by Caleb Deschanel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Public Smiles, Private Tears by Helen Van Slyke with James Elward 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. Polyester, directed by John Waters, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. Reflex by Dick Francis 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 UK What's Another Year by Johnny Logan was in the top 5 hits. 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 that special week people in US were listening to Reunited by Peaches & Herb. Wise Blood, directed by John Huston, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. Overload by Arthur Hailey 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. The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, directed by Fred Schepisi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. Whistle by James Jones was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Jere Michael in Aspen. 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. Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer 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. The R Document by Irving Wallace 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. The Bermuda Triangle by Charles Berlitz 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 UK See My Baby Jive by Wizzard was in the top 5 hits. The Big Feast, directed by Marco Ferreri, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Implosion Conspiracy by Louis Nizer 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 UK Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard was in the top 5 hits. Chato's Land, directed by Michael Winner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. A World Beyond by Ruth Montgomery 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 UK Knock Three Times by Dawn was in the top 5 hits. Daughters of Darkness, directed by Harry Kümel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw 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 UK Back Home by England World Cup Squad was in the top 5 hits. Two Mules for Sister Sara, directed by Don Siegel, 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 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 April Fools, directed by Stuart Rosenberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Trouble With Lawyers by Murray Teigh Bloom 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 that special week people in US were listening to Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells. The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron 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. Quotations From Chairman Mao Tse-Tung by Mao Tse-Tung 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 UK Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann was in the top 5 hits. Nevada Smith, directed by Henry Hathaway, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Human Sexual Response by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson 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 UK Ticket To Ride by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. A High Wind in Jamaica, directed by Alexander Mackendrick, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965. The Man by Irving Wallace 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. The Bedford Incident by Mark Rascovich 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. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 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. The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford 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. Sergeant Rutledge, directed by John Ford, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. The Lincoln Lords by Cameron Hawley 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 that special week people in US were listening to The Happy Organ by Dave Baby Cortez. Look Back in Anger, directed by Tony Richardson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959. My Brother Was An Only Child by Jack Douglas 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. By Love Possessed by James Gould Cozzens 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. Fire Down Below, directed by Robert Parrish, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. Too Much, Too Soon by Diana Barrymore and Gerold Frank 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. Love Me or Leave Me, directed by Charles Vidor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. The Good Shepherd by C.S. Forester 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. Stalag 17, directed by Billy Wilder, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The Legendary Mizners by Alva Johnston 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. Skirts Ahoy!, directed by Sidney Lanfield, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Swimming Pool by Mary Roberts Rinehart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1952.