The #1 R&B song on October 17, 1973

Midnight Train to Georgia By Gladys Knight & the Pips

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1973

#1 Hit Song

Angie
The Rolling Stones

UK #1 Song

Eye Level (Theme From The Thames TV Series Van Der Valk)
Simon Park Orchestra

#1 Country Song

Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico
Johnny Rodriguez

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Fitra Eri
Journalist
Born October 17, 1974
Kwabena Kwabena
World Music Singer
Born October 17, 1978
Bryan Bertino
Screenwriter
Born October 17, 1977
Ben Darwin
Rugby Player
Born October 17, 1976
Kostas Tsartsaris
Basketball Player
Born October 17, 1979
J.C. MacKenzie
TV Actor
Born October 17, 1970
Tarkan
World Music Singer
Born October 17, 1972
Jorge Nicola
Sportscaster
Born October 17, 1980