The #1 R&B song on November 17, 1942

Trav'lin' Light By Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra featuring Lady Day

Other #1 songs on November 17, 1942

#1 Hit Song

White Christmas
Bing Crosby

Notable November 17 birthdays in the 1940s

John Boehner

Born November 17, 1949

Howard Dean

Born November 17, 1948

Terry Branstad

Born November 17, 1946

Elvin Hayes

Born November 17, 1945

Jim Boeheim

Born November 17, 1944