The #1 country song on May 17, 1966

Distant Drums By Jim Reeves

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1966

#1 Hit Song

Monday, Monday
The Mamas & the Papas

UK #1 Song

Pretty Flamingo
Manfred Mann

#1 R&B Song

When a Man Loves a Woman
Percy Sledge

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Marco Robinson
Entrepreneur
Born May 17, 1967

Liz Earle
TV Show Host
Born May 17, 1963

Monica Martelli
TV Show Host
Born May 17, 1968

Ralph Saenz
Metal Singer
Born May 17, 1965

David Eigenberg
TV Actor
Born May 17, 1964

Lloyd Irvin
Martial Artist
Born May 17, 1969

Simon Fuller
Entrepreneur
Born May 17, 1960