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

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on April 17, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Doggie in the Window
Patti Page

UK #1 Song

(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Lita Roza

#1 Country Song

Kaw-Liga
Hank Williams

Notable April 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Lester Square
Guitarist
Born April 17, 1954
Todd Lickliter
Basketball Coach
Born April 17, 1955
Kevin Porter
Basketball Player
Born April 17, 1950
Dwane Casey
Basketball Coach
Born April 17, 1957
Sean Bean
TV Actor
Born April 17, 1959
Agnes-Nicole Winter
TV Actress
Born April 17, 1956
Olivia Hussey
Movie Actress
Born April 17, 1951