The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1972

School's Out By Alice Cooper

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1972

#1 Hit Song

Alone Again (Naturally)
Gilbert O'Sullivan

#1 R&B Song

I'm Still in Love With You
Al Green

#1 Country Song

Bless Your Heart
Freddie Hart

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Tre Armstrong
Dancer
Born August 17, 1978
Brett Myers
Baseball Player
Born August 17, 1980
Cedric McMillan
Bodybuilder
Born August 17, 1977
Faisal Al-Saif
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1979
Andrus Kivirahk
Novelist
Born August 17, 1970
Giuliana Rancic
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1974