Number 1 Songs in 1917 — UK and US Charts
UK #1
"Over There"
George M. Cohan
Though American, Cohan's patriotic marching song became popular on both sides of the Atlantic. It embodied the optimism that accompanied American entry into the war.
US #1
"Livery Stable Blues"
Original Dixieland Jass Band
The first commercially released jazz recording, it sold over a million copies and introduced the sound of New Orleans jazz to a mass audience.
Biggest Films of 1917 — Box Office Hits
The Poor Little Rich Girl
Box Office: N/A
Starring Mary Pickford, 'America's Sweetheart,' this sentimental drama was a huge hit and cemented Pickford's status as the world's most popular film star.
Fashion and Style of 1917
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 1917
Buildings completed and structures opened in 1917