The #1 R&B song on April 17, 1953
By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton
Other #1 songs on April 17, 1953Across genres and charts
#1 country song
Kaw-Liga
Hank Williams
#1 song in the UK
(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Lita Roza
#1 song
The Doggie in the Window
Patti Page with Orchestra Conducted by Jack Rael
Notable April 17 BirthdaysBorn in the 1950s
Joe Alaskey
Actor
Born April 17, 1952
Roddy Piper
Professional Wrestler and Actor
Born April 17, 1954
Todd Lickliter
Basketball Player-Coach
Born April 17, 1955
Teri Austin
Actress, Animal Care Activist
Born April 17, 1957
Laslo Babits
Javelin Thrower
Born April 17, 1958
Jimmy Mann
Ice Hockey Player
Born April 17, 1959
Pierre Guité
Michael Sembello
Musician
Afrika Bambaataa
DJ, Rapper, and Producer