The #1 song on July 17, 1956

The Wayward Wind By Gogi Grant

Other #1 songs on July 17, 1956

UK #1 Song

Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers

#1 R&B Song

Fever
Little Willie John

#1 Country Song

I Walk the Line
Johnny Cash

Notable July 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Daniel Siegel
Doctor
Born July 17, 1957

Joseph Michael Straczynski
Screenwriter
Born July 17, 1954

Thomas Carter
Director
Born July 17, 1953

Robert R. McCammon
Novelist
Born July 17, 1952

Robin Shou
Movie Actor
Born July 17, 1960