The #1 song on October 17, 1951

Because of You By Tony Bennett

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1951

#1 R&B Song

Sixty Minute Man
The Dominoes

#1 Country Song

Always Late (with Your Kisses)
Lefty Frizzell

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Richard Nelson
Playwright
Born October 17, 1950
Guy Henry
TV Actor
Born October 17, 1960
Pino Palladino
Bassist
Born October 17, 1957
Fred Hickman
Sportscaster
Born October 17, 1956
Patti Cohenour
Stage Actress
Born October 17, 1952
Richard Roeper
Journalist
Born October 17, 1959
John Moody
Journalist
Born October 17, 1953
Susan Stroman
Choreographer
Born October 17, 1954