The #1 song on October 17, 1997

Candle in the Wind 1997 / Something About the Way You Look Tonight By Elton John

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1997

UK #1 Song

Candle in the Wind 1997 / Something About the Way You Look Tonight
Elton John

#1 R&B Song

You Make Me Wanna...
Usher

#1 Country Song

How Do I Get There
Deana Carter

#1 Alternative Hit

Walkin' on the Sun
Smash Mouth

#1 Dance Track

Honey
Mariah Carey

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1990s

Billy Turner
Football Player
Born October 17, 1991
Jacob Artist
TV Actor
Born October 17, 1992
Bianca Bree
Movie Actress
Born October 17, 1990
Rebecca Jordan
Dancer
Born October 17, 2000
Austin Brady
Guitarist
Born October 17, 1993