The #1 R&B song on March 17, 1968

(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay By Otis Redding

Other #1 songs on March 17, 1968

#1 Hit Song

(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding

UK #1 Song

The Legend of Xanadu
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich

#1 Country Song

A World of Our Own
Sonny James

Notable March 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Billy Corgan
Rock Singer
Born March 17, 1967

John John Molina
Boxer
Born March 17, 1965

Ruth Langsford
TV Show Host
Born March 17, 1960

Casey Siemaszko
Movie Actor
Born March 17, 1961

Jose Garcia
Movie Actor
Born March 17, 1966

Yanic Truesdale
TV Actor
Born March 17, 1970

Rob Lowe
Movie Actor
Born March 17, 1964

Bruce Parry
TV Show Host
Born March 17, 1969