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

Honeycomb By Jimmie Rodgers

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1957

#1 Hit Song

Wake Up Little Susie
The Everly Brothers

UK #1 Song

Diana
Paul Anka

#1 Country Song

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

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Ron Drummond

Born October 17, 1959

Howard Alden

Born October 17, 1958

Fran Cosmo

Born October 17, 1956

Mike Bratz

Born October 17, 1955

Carlos Buhler

Born October 17, 1954