The #1 R&B song on May 17, 1959

Kansas City By Wilbert Harrison

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

UK #1 Song

A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
Elvis Presley

#1 Country Song

The Battle of New Orleans
Johnny Horton

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Jean-Marie Bigard
Comedian
Born May 17, 1954

Jose Luis
Soccer Player
Born May 17, 1958

Pat Irwin
Composer
Born May 17, 1955

Bob Saget
TV Actor
Born May 17, 1956

Kathleen Sullivan
TV Show Host
Born May 17, 1953

Norv Turner
Football Coach
Born May 17, 1952

Pankaj Udhas
World Music Singer
Born May 17, 1951