The #1 country song on April 17, 1953

Kaw-Liga By Hank Williams

Other #1 songs on April 17, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Doggie in the Window
Patti Page

UK #1 Song

(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Lita Roza

#1 R&B Song

Hound Dog
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Notable April 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Pete Shelley
Punk Singer
Born April 17, 1955

Agnes-Nicole Winter
TV Actress
Born April 17, 1956

Michael Sembello
Guitarist
Born April 17, 1954

Nick Hornby
Novelist
Born April 17, 1957

Kevin Porter
Basketball Player
Born April 17, 1950

Borje Salming
Hockey Player
Born April 17, 1951