Other #1 songs on April 17, 1955
Across genres and charts

In the Jailhouse Now by Webb Pierce

#1 country song

In the Jailhouse Now

Webb Pierce

Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford

#1 song in the UK

Give Me Your Word

Tennessee Ernie Ford

The Ballad of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes with Orchestra Conducted by Archie Bleyer

#1 song

The Ballad of Davy Crockett

Bill Hayes with Orchestra Conducted by Archie Bleyer

Notable April 17 Birthdays
Born in the 1950s

Joe Alaskey

Actor

Born April 17, 1952

Roddy Piper

Professional Wrestler and Actor

Born April 17, 1954

Teri Austin

Actress, Animal Care Activist

Born April 17, 1957

Laslo Babits

Javelin Thrower

Born April 17, 1958

Jimmy Mann

Ice Hockey Player

Born April 17, 1959

Pierre Guité

Ice Hockey Player

Born April 17, 1952

Michael Sembello

Musician

Born April 17, 1954

Afrika Bambaataa

DJ, Rapper, and Producer

Born April 17, 1957

Dwane Casey

Professional Basketball Coach

Born April 17, 1957