The #1 song on August 17, 1951

Come on-a My House By Rosemary Clooney

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1951

#1 R&B Song

Sixty Minute Man
The Dominoes

#1 Country Song

I Want to Play House With You
Eddy Arnold

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Guillermo Vilas
Tennis Player
Born August 17, 1952

Ron Strykert
Guitarist
Born August 17, 1957

Andrea Joyce
Sportscaster
Born August 17, 1954

Belinda Carlisle
Pop Singer
Born August 17, 1958

Sharat Saxena
Movie Actor
Born August 17, 1950

Lisa Coleman
Composer
Born August 17, 1960

Mick Malthouse
Soccer Coach
Born August 17, 1953

Kevin Welch
Country Singer
Born August 17, 1955