The #1 song on July 17, 1945

Sentimental Journey By Les Brown

Other #1 songs on July 17, 1945

#1 R&B Song

Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well
Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra

#1 Country Song

At Mail Call Today
Gene Autry

Notable July 17 birthdays in the 1940s

Lalitha Lenin
Poet
Born July 17, 1946

Chico Freeman
Saxophonist
Born July 17, 1949

Vincent Browne
TV Show Host
Born July 17, 1944

Daryle Lamonica
Football Player
Born July 17, 1941

Don Kessinger
Baseball Player
Born July 17, 1942

Wayne Sleep
Dancer
Born July 17, 1948

PJ Soles
Movie Actress
Born July 17, 1950

Abraham Laboriel Sr.
Bassist
Born July 17, 1947