The #1 song on January 17, 1953

Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes By Perry Como

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1953

UK #1 Song

You Belong to Me
Jo Stafford

#1 R&B Song

I Don't Know
Willie Mabon and his Combo

#1 Country Song

Back Street Affair
Webb Pierce

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Anthony Glise
Guitarist
Born January 17, 1956

Ronnie Ray Jenkins
Novelist
Born January 17, 1957

Howie Carr Jr.
Radio Host
Born January 17, 1952

Susanna Hoffs
Pop Singer
Born January 17, 1959

Tom Thibodeau
Basketball Coach
Born January 17, 1958

Steve Earle
Rock Singer
Born January 17, 1955

Chili Davis
Baseball Player
Born January 17, 1960

Ellen von Unwerth
Photographer
Born January 17, 1954