The #1 R&B song on December 17, 1961

Please Mr. Postman By The Marvelettes

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1961

#1 Hit Song

The Lion Sleeps Tonight
The Tokens

UK #1 Song

Tower of Strength
Frankie Vaughan

#1 Country Song

Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Frank Pietrangelo
Hockey Player
Born December 17, 1964

Gigi D'Agostino
DJ
Born December 17, 1967

Ken Mora
Screenwriter
Born December 17, 1960

Michael Mols
Soccer Player
Born December 17, 1970

Darcy Miller
Illustrator
Born December 17, 1968

Jessica Gee
Voice Actress
Born December 17, 1965