The #1 song in the UK on October 17, 1975

Hold Me Close By David Essex

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1975

#1 Hit Song

Bad Blood
Neil Sedaka

#1 R&B Song

Games People Play
The Spinners

#1 Country Song

Hope You're Feelin' Me (Like I'm Feelin' You)
Charley Pride

#1 Dance Track

Casanova Brown
Gloria Gaynor

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Matthew Macfadyen
Movie Actor
Born October 17, 1974

Alex Beresford
TV Show Host
Born October 17, 1980

Ash Atalla
TV Producer
Born October 17, 1972

Sina Valiollah
TV Show Host
Born October 17, 1976

Anil Kumble
Cricket Player
Born October 17, 1970

Rob Ida
Entrepreneur
Born October 17, 1973