The #1 R&B song on July 17, 1945

Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well By Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra

Other #1 songs on July 17, 1945

#1 Hit Song

Sentimental Journey
Les Brown

#1 Country Song

At Mail Call Today
Gene Autry

Notable July 17 birthdays in the 1940s

Daryle Lamonica
Football Player
Born July 17, 1941

Lalitha Lenin
Poet
Born July 17, 1946

Jean Carlo Simancas
TV Actor
Born July 17, 1949

Abraham Laboriel Sr.
Bassist
Born July 17, 1947

Vincent Browne
TV Show Host
Born July 17, 1944

PJ Soles
Movie Actress
Born July 17, 1950

Wayne Sleep
Dancer
Born July 17, 1948