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

Please Mr. Postman By The Marvelettes

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1961

#1 Hit Song

The Lion Sleeps Tonight
The Tokens

UK #1 Song

Tower of Strength
Frankie Vaughan

#1 Country Song

Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Laurie Holden

Born December 17, 1969

Paul Tracy

Born December 17, 1968

Vincent Damphousse

Born December 17, 1967

Tracy Byrd

Born December 17, 1966

Craig Berube

Born December 17, 1965

Joe Wolf

Born December 17, 1964

Rocco Mediate

Born December 17, 1962