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

Rocket 88 By Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats

Other #1 songs on June 17, 1951

#1 Hit Song

Too Young
Nat King Cole

#1 Country Song

I Want to Be With You Always
Lefty Frizzell

Notable June 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Jon Gries
Movie Actor
Born June 17, 1957

Thomas Haden Church
Movie Actor
Born June 17, 1960

Kerry Greenwood
Novelist
Born June 17, 1954

Kelly Curtis
TV Actress
Born June 17, 1956

Lee Tamahori
Director
Born June 17, 1950

Rosario Suárez
Dancer
Born June 17, 1953

David Walsh
Journalist
Born June 17, 1955

Jello Biafra
Punk Singer
Born June 17, 1958

Mike Milbury
Sportscaster
Born June 17, 1952