The #1 song on May 17, 1971

Joy to the World By Three Dog Night

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1971

UK #1 Song

Knock Three Times
Tony Orlando and Dawn

#1 R&B Song

Bridge Over Troubled Water
Aretha Franklin

#1 Country Song

I Won't Mention It Again
Ray Price

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Diego Arcos S.
Journalist
Born May 17, 1970

Jose Guillen
Baseball Player
Born May 17, 1976

Paddy Kenny
Soccer Player
Born May 17, 1978

Jehane Noujaim
Director
Born May 17, 1974

Anders Sodergren
Skier
Born May 17, 1977

Philipp Christopher
TV Actor
Born May 17, 1980

Jonti Picking
Cartoonist
Born May 17, 1975

Sasha Alexander
TV Actress
Born May 17, 1973