The #1 song on January 17, 1951

The Tennessee Waltz By Patti Page

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1951

#1 R&B Song

Bad, Bad Whiskey
Amos Milburn

#1 Country Song

Shotgun Boogie
Tennessee Ernie

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Paul Young
Pop Singer
Born January 17, 1956
Leo Cruz
Boxer
Born January 17, 1953
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Composer
Born January 17, 1952
Susanna Hoffs
Pop Singer
Born January 17, 1959
Tom Thibodeau
Basketball Coach
Born January 17, 1958
Chili Davis
Baseball Player
Born January 17, 1960
Cheryl Bentyne
Pop Singer
Born January 17, 1954