Other #1 songs on October 17, 2002
Across genres and charts

#1 alternative hit

Aerials

System of a Down

#1 country song

Somebody Like You

Keith Urban

#1 dance track

Addicted to Bass

Puretone

#1 R&B song

Dilemma

Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland

#1 song in the UK

The Ketchup Song

Las Ketchup

The #1 Movie
At the box office on October 17, 2002

Red Dragon

Directed by Brett Ratner

Notable October 17 Birthdays
Born in the 2000s

Matthew Knies

Ice Hockey Player

Born October 17, 2002