The #1 song on February 17, 1951

The Tennessee Waltz By Patti Page

Other #1 songs on February 17, 1951

#1 R&B Song

Teardrops from My Eyes
Ruth Brown

#1 Country Song

Shotgun Boogie
Tennessee Ernie

Notable February 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Danilo Dixon
Stylist
Born February 17, 1957

Lynne Moody
TV Actress
Born February 17, 1950

Richard Karn
Voice Actor
Born February 17, 1956

Carole Davis
Movie Actress
Born February 17, 1958

Sonya Cortes
TV Show Host
Born February 17, 1960

Garry Chalk
Voice Actor
Born February 17, 1952

Don Coscarelli
Screenwriter
Born February 17, 1954

Becky Ann Baker
TV Actress
Born February 17, 1953

Mo Yan
Novelist
Born February 17, 1955