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

Honeycomb By Jimmie Rodgers

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1957

#1 Hit Song

Wake Up Little Susie
The Everly Brothers

UK #1 Song

Diana
Paul Anka

#1 Country Song

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

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Ozkan Ugur
Pop Singer
Born October 17, 1953

Joan Prather
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1950

Rob Marshall
Director
Born October 17, 1960

Alan Jackson
Country Singer
Born October 17, 1958

Fred Hickman
Sportscaster
Born October 17, 1956

Patti Cohenour
Stage Actress
Born October 17, 1952