The #1 song in the UK on October 17, 1954

Hold My Hand By Don Cornell

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1954

#1 Hit Song

Hey There
Rosemary Clooney

#1 R&B Song

It Hurts Me to My Heart
Faye Adams

#1 Country Song

I Don't Hurt Anymore
Hank Snow

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Kevin Smart
Soccer Player
Born October 17, 1958
John Moody
Journalist
Born October 17, 1953
Richard Roeper
Journalist
Born October 17, 1959
Rob Marshall
Director
Born October 17, 1960
Richard Nelson
Playwright
Born October 17, 1950
Mae Jemison
Astronaut
Born October 17, 1956
Patti Cohenour
Stage Actress
Born October 17, 1952