The US president was Barack Obama (Democratic). In that special week people in US were listening to One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla. Warcraft, directed by Duncan Jones, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2016. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 2016.

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. Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson 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. Before I Say Good-Bye by Mary Higgins Clark 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. All Too Human by George Stephanopoulos 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. Paradise by Toni Morrison 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. Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt 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. Mission: Impossible, directed by Brian De Palma, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. Knee Deep In Paradise by Brett Butler 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. Sisters by Sharon J. Wohlmuth 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. Beverly Hills Cop III, directed by John Landis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. The Fist Of God by Frederick Forsyth 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. Turmoil And Triumph by George P. Shultz 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. At Weddings And Wakes by Alice McDermott 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. The Firm by John Grisham 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. 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 UK Hand On Your Heart by Kylie Minogue was in the top 5 hits. Pink Cadillac, directed by Buddy Van Horn, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989. Stranger In Savannah by Eugenia Price 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 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. The Prince Of Tides by Pat Conroy 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. Enter Talking by Joan Rivers with Richard Meryman 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 that special week people in US were listening to Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds. Final Justice, directed by Greydon Clark, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. The Soong Dynasty by Sterling Seagrave 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 UK The Reflex by Duran Duran was in the top 5 hits. Once Upon a Time in America, directed by Sergio Leone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. Past Imperfect by Joan Collins 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. Spring Moon by Bette Bao Lord 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. Creation by Gore Vidal 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. How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate by Albert J. Lowry 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. Ghost Story by Peter Straub 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. Here Come the Tigers, directed by Sean S. Cunningham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. The Honorable Schoolboy by John le Carré 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. East Wind, Rain by N. Richard Nash 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 UK Fernando by Abba was in the top 5 hits. The Tenant, directed by Roman Polanski, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. The Boys From Brazil by Ira Levin 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 Ascent Of Man by J. Bronowski 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. Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke 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 Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort 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. The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk 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. Escape from the Planet of the Apes, directed by Don Taylor, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The New Centurions by Joseph Wambaugh 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. Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott 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. Under The Eye Of The Storm by John Hersey 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. The Double Image by Helen MacInnes 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. Journal Of A Soul by Pope John XXIII 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 that special week people in US were listening to Soldier Boy by The Shirelles. The Cabinet of Caligari, directed by Roger Kay, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. The Rich Nations And The Poor Nations by Barbara Ward 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 UK Blue Moon by The Marcels was in the top 5 hits. The Young Savages, directed by John Frankenheimer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Manila Galleon by F. Van Wyck Mason 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. In that special week people in US were listening to Stuck On You by Elvis Presley. The Time Machine, directed by George Pal, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Grant Moves South by Bruce Catton 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. What We Must Know About Communism by Harry and Bonaro Overstreet 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 that special week people in US were listening to Witch Doctor by David Seville. No Time for Sergeants, directed by Mervyn LeRoy, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. The Day Christ Died by Jim Bishop 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 UK Butterfly by Andy Williams was in the top 5 hits. Hellcats of the Navy, directed by Nathan Juran, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957. The Black Obelisk by Erich Maria Remarque 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. Something Of Value by Robert Ruark 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. Dream Wife, directed by Sidney Sheldon, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The Silent World by Jacques Yves Cousteau and Frederic Dumas 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 Future Of American Politics by Samuel Lubell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 17 May 1952.