Other #1 songs on October 17, 1996
Across genres and charts

Novocaine for the Soul by Eels

#1 alternative hit

Novocaine for the Soul

Eels

Two to Tango by Vanessa Daou

#1 dance track

Two to Tango

Vanessa Daou

No Diggity by Blackstreet featuring Dr. Dre

#1 R&B song

No Diggity

Blackstreet featuring Dr. Dre

Words by Boyzone

#1 song in the UK

Words

Boyzone

Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los del RĂ­o

#1 song

Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)

Los del RĂ­o

The #1 Movie
At the box office on October 17, 1996

Independence Day

Independence Day

Directed by Roland Emmerich

Notable October 17 Birthdays
Born in the 1990s

Jacob Artist

Actor, Singer, and Dancer

Born October 17, 1992

Jamal Adams

Football Player

Born October 17, 1995

Robert Williams III

Basketball Player

Born October 17, 1997

Anthony Gill

Basketball Player

Born October 17, 1992