The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1973

I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am!) By Gary Glitter

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1973

#1 Hit Song

Touch Me in the Morning
Diana Ross

#1 R&B Song

Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye

#1 Country Song

Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man
Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Ed Motta
World Music Singer
Born August 17, 1971
Lene Marlin
Pop Singer
Born August 17, 1980
Chipo Chung
TV Actress
Born August 17, 1977
Tammy Townsend
TV Actress
Born August 17, 1970
Karena Lam
Movie Actress
Born August 17, 1978
Faisal Al-Saif
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1979
Eric Boulton
Hockey Player
Born August 17, 1976