The #1 country song on May 17, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

UK #1 Song

A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
Elvis Presley

#1 R&B Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Marc Weiner
Voice Actor
Born May 17, 1955

Sugar Ray Leonard
Boxer
Born May 17, 1956

Bryce Zabel
TV Producer
Born May 17, 1954

Paul Whitehouse
Comedian
Born May 17, 1958

Kathleen Sullivan
TV Show Host
Born May 17, 1953

Norv Turner
Football Coach
Born May 17, 1952

Simon Fuller
Entrepreneur
Born May 17, 1960