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

Sixty Minute Man By The Dominoes

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1951

#1 Hit Song

Because of You
Tony Bennett

#1 Country Song

Always Late (with Your Kisses)
Lefty Frizzell

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Susan Stroman
Choreographer
Born October 17, 1954

Guy Henry
TV Actor
Born October 17, 1960

Richard Roeper
Journalist
Born October 17, 1959

Pino Palladino
Bassist
Born October 17, 1957

Ozkan Ugur
Pop Singer
Born October 17, 1953

Ken Morrow
Hockey Player
Born October 17, 1956

Wally Lamb
Novelist
Born October 17, 1950

Alan Jackson
Country Singer
Born October 17, 1958