The #1 R&B song on November 17, 1976

You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show) By Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.

Other #1 songs on November 17, 1976

#1 Hit Song

Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)
Rod Stewart

UK #1 Song

If You Leave Me Now
Chicago

#1 Country Song

Somebody Somewhere (Don't Know What He's Missin' Tonight)
Loretta Lynn

#1 Dance Track

Four Seasons of Love (all cuts)
Donna Summer

Notable November 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Nonso Anozie
TV Actor
Born November 17, 1978
Berto Romero
Comedian
Born November 17, 1974
Bernd Schneider
Soccer Player
Born November 17, 1973
Paula Neves
TV Actress
Born November 17, 1977
Kimya Dawson
Rock Singer
Born November 17, 1972
Isaac Hanson
Pop Singer
Born November 17, 1980
Sarah Humphrey
Fashion Designer
Born November 17, 1979