The #1 song in the UK on January 17, 1961

Poetry in Motion By Johnny Tillotson

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1961

#1 Hit Song

Wonderland by Night
Bert Kaempfert

#1 R&B Song

Shop Around
The Miracles featuring Bill Smokey Robinson

#1 Country Song

North To Alaska
Johnny Horton

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Tiesto
DJ
Born January 17, 1969
Kai Hansen
Guitarist
Born January 17, 1963
Richard Hawley
Rock Singer
Born January 17, 1967
Michelle Obama
Political Wife
Born January 17, 1964
Joseph C. Phillips
TV Actor
Born January 17, 1962
Bart Freundlich
Director
Born January 17, 1970
Shabba Ranks
Reggae Singer
Born January 17, 1966