The #1 country song on June 17, 1947

It's a Sin By Eddy Arnold and his Tennessee Plowboys

Other #1 songs on June 17, 1947

#1 Hit Song

Peg o' My Heart
The Harmonicats

#1 R&B Song

Old Maid Boogie
Eddie Vinson and His Orchestra

Notable June 17 birthdays in the 1940s

Eddy Merckx
Cyclist
Born June 17, 1945

Russell Smith
Country Singer
Born June 17, 1949

Chris Spedding
Guitarist
Born June 17, 1944

Dave Concepcion
Baseball Player
Born June 17, 1948

Ishrat Hussain
Economist
Born June 17, 1941

Ron Padgett
Poet
Born June 17, 1942

Barry Manilow
Pop Singer
Born June 17, 1943