The #1 song on May 17, 1959

Kansas City By Wilbert Harrison

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1959

UK #1 Song

A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
Elvis Presley

#1 R&B Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

#1 Country Song

The Battle of New Orleans
Johnny Horton

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Pankaj Udhas
World Music Singer
Born May 17, 1951

Simon Fuller
Entrepreneur
Born May 17, 1960

William Stape
Screenwriter
Born May 17, 1956

Jose Luis
Soccer Player
Born May 17, 1958

Antonio Serrano
Director
Born May 17, 1955

Jean-Marie Bigard
Comedian
Born May 17, 1954

Kathleen Sullivan
TV Show Host
Born May 17, 1953

Norv Turner
Football Coach
Born May 17, 1952