The #1 R&B song on May 17, 1956

Long Tall Sally By Little Richard

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1956

#1 Hit Song

Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley

UK #1 Song

No Other Love
Ronnie Hilton

#1 Country Song

Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Paul Whitehouse
Comedian
Born May 17, 1958

Kathleen Sullivan
TV Show Host
Born May 17, 1953

Jim Nantz
Sportscaster
Born May 17, 1959

Pankaj Udhas
World Music Singer
Born May 17, 1951

Simon Fuller
Entrepreneur
Born May 17, 1960

Bryce Zabel
TV Producer
Born May 17, 1954

Pat Irwin
Composer
Born May 17, 1955

Norv Turner
Football Coach
Born May 17, 1952