The #1 R&B song on November 17, 1976

You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show) By Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.

Other #1 songs on November 17, 1976

#1 Hit Song

Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)
Rod Stewart

UK #1 Song

If You Leave Me Now
Chicago

#1 Country Song

Somebody Somewhere (Don't Know What He's Missin' Tonight)
Loretta Lynn

#1 Dance Track

Four Seasons of Love (all cuts)
Donna Summer

Notable November 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Rachel McAdams

Born November 17, 1978

Jerome James

Born November 17, 1975

Leslie Bibb

Born November 17, 1974

Kimya Dawson

Born November 17, 1972

David Ramsey

Born November 17, 1971