The #1 country song on October 17, 1952

Jambalaya (On the Bayou) By Hank Williams

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1952

#1 Hit Song

I Went to Your Wedding
Patti Page

#1 R&B Song

My Song
Johnny Ace

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Ron Drummond

Born October 17, 1959

Howard Alden

Born October 17, 1958

Lawrence Bender

Born October 17, 1957

Fran Cosmo

Born October 17, 1956