The #1 country song on October 17, 1965

Hello Vietnam By Johnnie Wright

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1965

#1 Hit Song

Yesterday
The Beatles

UK #1 Song

Tears
Ken Dodd

#1 R&B Song

I Want To (Do Everything for You)
Joe Tex

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Johnny Jolin
Country Singer
Born October 17, 1964

John Okafor
Comedian
Born October 17, 1961

Shaun Edwards
Rugby Player
Born October 17, 1966

Norm MacDonald
Comedian
Born October 17, 1963

Rob Marshall
Director
Born October 17, 1960

Nancy Sullivan
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1969