The #1 song on April 17, 1953

The Doggie in the Window By Patti Page

Other #1 songs on April 17, 1953

UK #1 Song

(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Lita Roza

#1 R&B Song

Hound Dog
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

#1 Country Song

Kaw-Liga
Hank Williams

Notable April 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Wali Tasar Uddin
Entrepreneur
Born April 17, 1952
Olivia Hussey
Movie Actress
Born April 17, 1951
Kristine Sutherland
TV Actress
Born April 17, 1955
Afrika Bambaataa
DJ
Born April 17, 1957
Michael Sembello
Guitarist
Born April 17, 1954
Agnes-Nicole Winter
TV Actress
Born April 17, 1956
Kevin Porter
Basketball Player
Born April 17, 1950
Sean Bean
TV Actor
Born April 17, 1959