The #1 R&B song on May 17, 1971

Bridge Over Troubled Water By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1971

#1 Hit Song

Joy to the World
Three Dog Night

UK #1 Song

Knock Three Times
Tony Orlando and Dawn

#1 Country Song

I Won't Mention It Again
Ray Price

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Daniel Moncada
TV Actor
Born May 17, 1980

Mario Horton
TV Actor
Born May 17, 1978

Tony Sylva
Soccer Player
Born May 17, 1975

Niccolo Agliardi
Songwriter
Born May 17, 1974

Josh Homme
Rock Singer
Born May 17, 1973

Jose Guillen
Baseball Player
Born May 17, 1976

Tony Baker
Comedian
Born May 17, 1977

Jordan Knight
Pop Singer
Born May 17, 1970

Ayda Field
TV Actress
Born May 17, 1979