Other #1 songs on May 17, 1978
Across genres and charts

#1 dance track

If My Friends Could See Me Now

Linda Clifford

#1 R&B song

Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1)

The Isley Brothers

#1 song in the UK

Rivers of Babylon

Boney M.

#1 song

With a Little Luck

Wings

Notable May 17 Birthdays
Born in the 1970s

Hubert Davis

Basketball Player and Coach

Born May 17, 1970

Gina Raimondo

Politician and Businesswoman

Born May 17, 1971

Josh Homme

Musician

Born May 17, 1973

Eddie Lewis

Soccer Player

Born May 17, 1974

Kandi Burruss

TV Personality, Singer-Songwriter

Born May 17, 1976

John Foster

Baseball Player and Coach

Born May 17, 1978

Jordan Knight

Pop Singer

Born May 17, 1970

Matt Lindland

Mixed Martial Artist, Litigator, Olympic Wrestler and Political Candidate

Born May 17, 1970

Wang Leehom

Singer, Songwriter, Actor

Born May 17, 1976