The #1 song on May 17, 1946

Prisoner of Love By Perry Como

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1946

#1 R&B Song

Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop
Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra

#1 Country Song

Guitar Polka
Al Dexter

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1940s

Lyn Hejinian
Poet
Born May 17, 1941
Taj Mahal
Blues Singer
Born May 17, 1942
Andrew Latimer
Guitarist
Born May 17, 1947
Carlos May
Baseball Player
Born May 17, 1948
Bill Bruford
Drummer
Born May 17, 1949
BS Chandrasekhar
Cricket Player
Born May 17, 1945