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

Mouldy Old Dough By Lieutenant Pigeon

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1972

#1 Hit Song

My Ding-a-Ling
Chuck Berry

#1 R&B Song

I'll Be Around
The Spinners

#1 Country Song

Funny Face
Donna Fargo

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Ryan McGinley
Photographer
Born October 17, 1977

Marcus Phillips
Soccer Player
Born October 17, 1973

Shaun Higgins
Soccer Player
Born October 17, 1978

Mohammad Hafeez
Cricket Player
Born October 17, 1980

Zbigniew Stonoga
Journalist
Born October 17, 1974

Ben Darwin
Rugby Player
Born October 17, 1976

Lucy Horobin
Radio Host
Born October 17, 1979