The #1 R&B song on August 17, 1965

Papa's Got a Brand New Bag (Part 1) By James Brown

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1965

#1 Hit Song

I Got You Babe
Sonny & Cher

UK #1 Song

Help!
The Beatles

#1 Country Song

Yes, Mr. Peters
Roy Drusky and Priscilla Mitchell

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Lisa Coleman
Composer
Born August 17, 1960
Rodney Mullen
Skateboarder
Born August 17, 1966
Donnie Wahlberg
Movie Actor
Born August 17, 1969
Deen Castronovo
Drummer
Born August 17, 1964
Nelson Emerson
Hockey Player
Born August 17, 1967
Gilby Clarke
Guitarist
Born August 17, 1962
Miriam Cruz
World Music Singer
Born August 17, 1968