The #1 song in the UK on May 17, 1959

A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight By Elvis Presley

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

#1 R&B Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

#1 Country Song

The Battle of New Orleans
Johnny Horton

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Jean-Marie Bigard
Comedian
Born May 17, 1954

Norv Turner
Football Coach
Born May 17, 1952

Jose Luis
Soccer Player
Born May 17, 1958

Pat Irwin
Composer
Born May 17, 1955

Kathleen Sullivan
TV Show Host
Born May 17, 1953

Pankaj Udhas
World Music Singer
Born May 17, 1951

Simon Fuller
Entrepreneur
Born May 17, 1960

Bob Saget
TV Actor
Born May 17, 1956