The #1 song in the UK on October 17, 1957

Diana By Paul Anka

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1957

#1 Hit Song

Wake Up Little Susie
The Everly Brothers

#1 R&B Song

Honeycomb
Jimmie Rodgers

#1 Country Song

A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)
Marty Robbins

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Rob Marshall
Director
Born October 17, 1960
Mae Jemison
Astronaut
Born October 17, 1956
Joan Prather
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1950
Richard Roeper
Journalist
Born October 17, 1959
Susan Stroman
Choreographer
Born October 17, 1954
John Moody
Journalist
Born October 17, 1953
Patti Cohenour
Stage Actress
Born October 17, 1952
Kevin Smart
Soccer Player
Born October 17, 1958