The #1 song on October 17, 1959

Mack the Knife By Bobby Darin

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1959

UK #1 Song

Mack the Knife
Bobby Darin

#1 R&B Song

Sea of Love
Phil Phillips

#1 Country Song

The Three Bells
The Browns

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Ken Morrow
Hockey Player
Born October 17, 1956
Patti Cohenour
Stage Actress
Born October 17, 1952
Vincent Van Patten
Tennis Player
Born October 17, 1957
Joan Prather
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1950
Ozkan Ugur
Pop Singer
Born October 17, 1953
Kevin Smart
Soccer Player
Born October 17, 1958
Rob Marshall
Director
Born October 17, 1960