The #1 country song on September 17, 1956

Don't Be Cruel By Elvis Presley

Other #1 songs on September 17, 1956

#1 Hit Song

Don't Be Cruel
Elvis Presley

UK #1 Song

Lay Down Your Arms
Anne Shelton

#1 R&B Song

Honky Tonk (Parts 1 & 2)
Bill Doggett

Notable September 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Rita Rudner
Comedian
Born September 17, 1953
Damon Hill
Race Car Driver
Born September 17, 1960
Scott Simpson
Golfer
Born September 17, 1955
Wayne White
Illustrator
Born September 17, 1957
Kermit Washington
Basketball Player
Born September 17, 1951
John Brady
Basketball Coach
Born September 17, 1954
Charles Lawson
Soap Opera Actor
Born September 17, 1959