The #1 song on September 17, 1961

Take Good Care of My Baby By Bobby Vee

Other #1 songs on September 17, 1961

UK #1 Song

Reach for the Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
Shirley Bassey

#1 R&B Song

My True Story
The Jive Five

#1 Country Song

Tender Years
George Jones

Notable September 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Bebe Winans
Gospel Singer
Born September 17, 1962

Koen Wauters
World Music Singer
Born September 17, 1967

Lord Jamar
Rapper
Born September 17, 1968

Jeff Ballard
Drummer
Born September 17, 1963

John Franco
Baseball Player
Born September 17, 1960

Gene Lavanchy
Radio Host
Born September 17, 1964

Keith Flint
Pop Singer
Born September 17, 1969

Dallas Campbell
TV Show Host
Born September 17, 1970