The #1 R&B song on June 17, 1951

Rocket 88 By Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats

Other #1 songs on June 17, 1951

#1 Hit Song

Too Young
Nat King Cole

#1 Country Song

I Want to Be With You Always
Lefty Frizzell

Notable June 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Carol Anderson

Born June 17, 1959
Jello Biafra

Born June 17, 1958
Martin Dillon

Born June 17, 1957
Bob Sauvé

Born June 17, 1955
Mark Linn-Baker

Born June 17, 1954
Mike Milbury

Born June 17, 1952