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

Jake Virtanen

Born August 17, 1996

Gracie Gold

Born August 17, 1995

Phoebe Bridgers

Born August 17, 1994

Austin Butler

Born August 17, 1991