The #1 R&B song on June 17, 1961

Stand By Me By Ben E. King

Other #1 songs on June 17, 1961

#1 Hit Song

Travelin' Man
Ricky Nelson

UK #1 Song

Surrender
Elvis Presley

#1 Country Song

Hello Walls
Faron Young

Notable June 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Eric Stefani

Born June 17, 1967

Tory Burch

Born June 17, 1966

Dermontti Dawson

Born June 17, 1965

Greg Kinnear

Born June 17, 1963

Thomas Haden Church

Born June 17, 1960