The #1 R&B song on August 17, 1997

Never Make a Promise By Dru Hill

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1997

#1 Hit Song

I'll Be Missing You
Puff Daddy and Faith Evans featuring 112

UK #1 Song

Men in Black
Will Smith

#1 Country Song

Come Cryin' to Me
Lonestar

#1 Alternative Hit

Fly
Sugar Ray

#1 Dance Track

Din Daa Daa
Kevin Aviance

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1990s

Simon Dicastro
R&B Singer
Born August 17, 1991
Cristina Quinones
Rock Singer
Born August 17, 1993
Tiago Montalti
Choreographer
Born August 17, 1996
Nikki Cash
Illustrator
Born August 17, 1992
Tara Macken
TV Actress
Born August 17, 1990
Phoebe Bridgers
Pop Singer
Born August 17, 1994