The #1 R&B song on October 17, 1952

My Song By Johnny Ace

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1952

#1 Hit Song

I Went to Your Wedding
Patti Page

#1 Country Song

Jambalaya (On the Bayou)
Hank Williams

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Richard Roeper
Journalist
Born October 17, 1959

Vincent Van Patten
Tennis Player
Born October 17, 1957

Mae Jemison
Astronaut
Born October 17, 1956

Joan Prather
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1950

Ozkan Ugur
Pop Singer
Born October 17, 1953

Susan Stroman
Choreographer
Born October 17, 1954

Rob Marshall
Director
Born October 17, 1960

Alan Jackson
Country Singer
Born October 17, 1958