The #1 song on November 17, 1976

Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright) By Rod Stewart

Other #1 songs on November 17, 1976

UK #1 Song

If You Leave Me Now
Chicago

#1 R&B Song

You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.

#1 Country Song

Somebody Somewhere (Don't Know What He's Missin' Tonight)
Loretta Lynn

#1 Dance Track

Four Seasons of Love (all cuts)
Donna Summer

Notable November 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Nonso Anozie
TV Actor
Born November 17, 1978
Jerome James
Basketball Player
Born November 17, 1975
Juan Pablo Llano
TV Actor
Born November 17, 1977
David Ramsey
TV Actor
Born November 17, 1971
Sarah Humphrey
Fashion Designer
Born November 17, 1979
Berto Romero
Comedian
Born November 17, 1974
Ysabel Aracena
TV Show Host
Born November 17, 1973