The #1 song on December 17, 1959

Heartaches by the Number By Guy Mitchell

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1959

UK #1 Song

What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?
Emile Ford and the Checkmates

#1 R&B Song

So Many Ways
Brook Benton

#1 Country Song

The Same Old Me
Ray Price

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Dennis McKenna
Pharmacologist
Born December 17, 1950
Juan Fernandez
Movie Actor
Born December 17, 1956
Jayasudha Kapoor
Movie Actress
Born December 17, 1958
Tilly Vosburgh
TV Actress
Born December 17, 1960
Ken Hitchcock
Hockey Coach
Born December 17, 1951
Barry Livingston
TV Actor
Born December 17, 1953