The #1 song on June 17, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on June 17, 1959

UK #1 Song

Roulette
Russ Conway

#1 R&B Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

#1 Country Song

The Battle of New Orleans
Johnny Horton

Notable June 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Rosario Suárez
Dancer
Born June 17, 1953
Jon Gries
Movie Actor
Born June 17, 1957
Mike Milbury
Sportscaster
Born June 17, 1952
Lee Tamahori
Director
Born June 17, 1950
Jello Biafra
Punk Singer
Born June 17, 1958
Evan Katz
Screenwriter
Born June 17, 1960
David Bendeth
Music Producer
Born June 17, 1954
Lorraine Segato
Rock Singer
Born June 17, 1956
Joe Piscopo
Comedian
Born June 17, 1951
Amy Rogers
Screenwriter
Born June 17, 1955