The #1 R&B song on July 17, 1945

Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well By Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra

Other #1 songs on July 17, 1945

#1 Hit Song

Sentimental Journey
Les Brown

#1 Country Song

At Mail Call Today
Gene Autry

Notable July 17 birthdays in the 1940s

Charley Steiner

Born July 17, 1949
Ron Asheton

Born July 17, 1948
Chris Crutcher

Born July 17, 1946
LaVyrle Spencer

Born July 17, 1943
Gale Garnett

Born July 17, 1942
Daryle Lamonica

Born July 17, 1941