The #1 R&B song on February 17, 1951

Teardrops from My Eyes By Ruth Brown

Other #1 songs on February 17, 1951

#1 Hit Song

The Tennessee Waltz
Patti Page

#1 Country Song

Shotgun Boogie
Tennessee Ernie

Notable February 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Rowdy Gaines
Swimmer
Born February 17, 1959
Rickey Medlocke
Guitarist
Born February 17, 1950
Rene Russo
Movie Actress
Born February 17, 1954
Garry Chalk
Voice Actor
Born February 17, 1952
Sonya Cortes
TV Show Host
Born February 17, 1960
Richard Karn
Voice Actor
Born February 17, 1956
Danilo Dixon
Stylist
Born February 17, 1957
Mo Yan
Novelist
Born February 17, 1955
Becky Ann Baker
TV Actress
Born February 17, 1953