The #1 song on March 17, 1961

Pony Time By Chubby Checker

Other #1 songs on March 17, 1961

UK #1 Song

Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
The Everly Brothers

#1 R&B Song

Pony Time
Chubby Checker

#1 Country Song

Don't Worry
Marty Robbins

Notable March 17 birthdays in the 1960s

John John Molina
Boxer
Born March 17, 1965

Mark Pellington
Director
Born March 17, 1962

Hugo Speer
Movie Actor
Born March 17, 1969

Jeremy Sheffield
Movie Actor
Born March 17, 1966

Jaggesh Shivalingappa
Director
Born March 17, 1963

Lee Dixon
Soccer Player
Born March 17, 1964

Gene Ween
Rock Singer
Born March 17, 1970

Ruth Langsford
TV Show Host
Born March 17, 1960