The #1 song on January 17, 1972

American Pie By Don McLean

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1972

UK #1 Song

I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
The New Seekers

#1 R&B Song

Let's Stay Together
Al Green

#1 Country Song

Carolyn
Merle Haggard

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Micaela Ramazzotti
TV Actress
Born January 17, 1979

Kevin Thorn
Wrestler
Born January 17, 1977

Lil Jon
Rapper
Born January 17, 1971

Diogo Morgado
TV Actor
Born January 17, 1980

Ari Lasso
World Music Singer
Born January 17, 1973

Suga Free
Rapper
Born January 17, 1970

Danny Bhoy
Comedian
Born January 17, 1974