The #1 R&B song on July 17, 1957

Searchin' By The Coasters

Other #1 songs on July 17, 1957

#1 Hit Song

(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
Elvis Presley

UK #1 Song

All Shook Up
Elvis Presley

#1 Country Song

A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)
Marty Robbins

Notable July 17 birthdays in the 1950s

J. Michael Straczynski
TV Producer
Born July 17, 1954
Robert R. McCammon
Novelist
Born July 17, 1952
Mark Burnett
TV Producer
Born July 17, 1960
Bryan Trottier
Hockey Player
Born July 17, 1956
Margaret Becker
Rock Singer
Born July 17, 1959
PJ Soles
Movie Actress
Born July 17, 1950
Wong Kar-wai
Director
Born July 17, 1958