The #1 country song on April 17, 1959

White Lightning By George Jones

Other #1 songs on April 17, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Come Softly to Me
The Fleetwoods

UK #1 Song

Side Saddle
Russ Conway

#1 R&B Song

It's Just a Matter of Time
Brook Benton

Notable April 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Laslo Babits

Born April 17, 1958
Teri Austin

Born April 17, 1957
Todd Lickliter

Born April 17, 1955
Roddy Piper

Born April 17, 1954
Joe Alaskey

Born April 17, 1952