The #1 R&B song on January 17, 1953

I Don't Know By Willie Mabon and his Combo

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1953

#1 Hit Song

Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
Perry Como

UK #1 Song

You Belong to Me
Jo Stafford

#1 Country Song

Back Street Affair
Webb Pierce

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Howie Carr Jr.
Radio Host
Born January 17, 1952
Steve Harvey
Comedian
Born January 17, 1957
Ellen von Unwerth
Photographer
Born January 17, 1954
Anthony Glise
Guitarist
Born January 17, 1956
Rand Miller
Entrepreneur
Born January 17, 1959
Lounis Ait Menguellet
World Music Singer
Born January 17, 1950