The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1997

Men in Black By Will Smith

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1997

#1 Hit Song

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

#1 R&B Song

Never Make a Promise
Dru Hill

#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

Ederson Moraes
Soccer Player
Born August 17, 1993

Tiago Montalti
Choreographer
Born August 17, 1996

Jayy Von Monroe
Pop Singer
Born August 17, 1991

Soony Saad
Soccer Player
Born August 17, 1992

Josh Lamonaca
Stylist
Born August 17, 1990

Valeriya Lapidus
Model
Born August 17, 1994

Gracie Gold
Figure Skater
Born August 17, 1995