The #1 country song on December 17, 1961

Walk On By By Leroy Van Dyke

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1961

#1 Hit Song

The Lion Sleeps Tonight
The Tokens

UK #1 Song

Tower of Strength
Frankie Vaughan

#1 R&B Song

Please Mr. Postman
The Marvelettes

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Tilly Vosburgh
TV Actress
Born December 17, 1960

Michael V.
Comedian
Born December 17, 1969

Melissa Wiley
Young Adult Author
Born December 17, 1968

Vincent Damphousse
Hockey Player
Born December 17, 1967

Jessica Gee
Voice Actress
Born December 17, 1965

Steve Marmel
Screenwriter
Born December 17, 1964

Tracy Byrd
Country Singer
Born December 17, 1966