The #1 country song on October 17, 1973

Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico By Johnny Rodriguez

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1973

#1 Hit Song

Angie
The Rolling Stones

UK #1 Song

Eye Level (Theme From The Thames TV Series Van Der Valk)
Simon Park Orchestra

#1 R&B Song

Midnight Train to Georgia
Gladys Knight & the Pips

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1970s

J.C. MacKenzie
TV Actor
Born October 17, 1970

Patrick Ness
Young Adult Author
Born October 17, 1971

Carlos Loret de Mola
Journalist
Born October 17, 1976

Vina Morales
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1975

Rashaun Woods
Football Player
Born October 17, 1980

Ryan McGinley
Photographer
Born October 17, 1977

Matthew Macfadyen
Movie Actor
Born October 17, 1974

Sharon Leal
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1972