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

Merry Xmas Everybody By Slade

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1973

#1 Hit Song

The Most Beautiful Girl
Charlie Rich

#1 R&B Song

If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
The Staple Singers

#1 Country Song

If We Make It Through December
Merle Haggard

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Mark Cameron Wystrach
TV Actor
Born December 17, 1979
Joe Simon Fenton
Illustrator
Born December 17, 1971
Tim Clark
Golfer
Born December 17, 1975
Eddie Perfect
Comedian
Born December 17, 1977
Kyle Salyards
Swimmer
Born December 17, 1980
Teedra Moses
Soul Singer
Born December 17, 1976
Craig Doyle
TV Show Host
Born December 17, 1970
Mr. Shammi
DJ
Born December 17, 1974