Other #1 songs on February 17, 1961
Across genres and charts

#1 country song

Wings Of A Dove

Ferlin Husky

#1 R&B song

Shop Around

The Miracles featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson

#1 song

Calcutta

Lawrence Welk

Notable February 17 Birthdays
Born in the 1960s

Lindy Ruff

Ice Hockey Player and Coach

Born February 17, 1960

Lou Diamond Phillips

Actor

Born February 17, 1962

Larry the Cable Guy

Stand-Up Comedian

Born February 17, 1963

Sherry Hawco

Artistic Gymnast

Born February 17, 1964

Michael Bay

Filmmaker

Born February 17, 1965

Luc Robitaille

Ice Hockey Player

Born February 17, 1966

Michael Jordan

Basketball Player and Businessman

Born February 17, 1963