The #1 song on May 17, 1952

Blue Tango By Leroy Anderson

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1952

#1 R&B Song

5–10–15 Hours
Ruth Brown

#1 Country Song

(When You Feel Like You're in Love) Don't Just Stand There
Carl Smith

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Sugar Ray Leonard
Boxer
Born May 17, 1956

Simon Fuller
Entrepreneur
Born May 17, 1960

Jim Nantz
Sportscaster
Born May 17, 1959

Pat Irwin
Composer
Born May 17, 1955

Paul Whitehouse
Comedian
Born May 17, 1958

Kathleen Sullivan
TV Show Host
Born May 17, 1953

Bryce Zabel
TV Producer
Born May 17, 1954

Pankaj Udhas
World Music Singer
Born May 17, 1951