The #1 song on April 17, 1949

Cruising Down the River By Russ Morgan

Other #1 songs on April 17, 1949

#1 R&B Song

The Huckle-Buck
Paul Williams and His Hucklebuckers

#1 Country Song

Don't Rob Another Man's Castle
Eddy Arnold, the Tennessee Plowboy, and his Guitar

Notable April 17 birthdays in the 1940s

David Bradley
Movie Actor
Born April 17, 1942

Kevin Porter
Basketball Player
Born April 17, 1950

Sogyal Rinpoche
Teacher
Born April 17, 1947

Jan Hammer
Composer
Born April 17, 1948

Brian Miller
TV Actor
Born April 17, 1941