The #1 song in the UK on March 17, 1968

The Legend of Xanadu By Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich

Other #1 songs on March 17, 1968

#1 Hit Song

(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding

#1 R&B Song

(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding

#1 Country Song

A World of Our Own
Sonny James

Notable March 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Steven Whyte
Sculptor
Born March 17, 1969
Yanic Truesdale
TV Actor
Born March 17, 1970
Arye Gross
Movie Actor
Born March 17, 1960
Mark Pellington
Director
Born March 17, 1962
Alexander Bard
Pop Singer
Born March 17, 1961
Rob Lowe
Movie Actor
Born March 17, 1964
Lise Simms
TV Actress
Born March 17, 1967