The #1 country song on October 17, 1952

Jambalaya (On the Bayou) By Hank Williams

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1952

#1 Hit Song

I Went to Your Wedding
Patti Page

#1 R&B Song

My Song
Johnny Ace

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Pino Palladino
Bassist
Born October 17, 1957
Susan Stroman
Choreographer
Born October 17, 1954
Richard Nelson
Playwright
Born October 17, 1950
Fred Hickman
Sportscaster
Born October 17, 1956
Guy Henry
TV Actor
Born October 17, 1960
Alan Jackson
Country Singer
Born October 17, 1958
Ozkan Ugur
Pop Singer
Born October 17, 1953
Richard Roeper
Journalist
Born October 17, 1959