The #1 R&B song on August 17, 1957

Searchin' By The Coasters

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1957

#1 Hit Song

(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
Elvis Presley

UK #1 Song

All Shook Up
Elvis Presley

#1 Country Song

A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)
Marty Robbins

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Jonathan Franzen

Born August 17, 1959
Belinda Carlisle

Born August 17, 1958
Gail Berman

Born August 17, 1956
Eric Johnson

Born August 17, 1954
Robert Joy

Born August 17, 1951