The #1 country song on October 17, 1951

Always Late (with Your Kisses) By Lefty Frizzell

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1951

#1 Hit Song

Because of You
Tony Bennett

#1 R&B Song

Sixty Minute Man
The Dominoes

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Richard Nelson
Playwright
Born October 17, 1950

Susan Stroman
Choreographer
Born October 17, 1954

Fred Hickman
Sportscaster
Born October 17, 1956

Patti Cohenour
Stage Actress
Born October 17, 1952

Pino Palladino
Bassist
Born October 17, 1957

Guy Henry
TV Actor
Born October 17, 1960

Kevin Smart
Soccer Player
Born October 17, 1958

John Moody
Journalist
Born October 17, 1953

Richard Roeper
Journalist
Born October 17, 1959