The #1 song in the UK on May 17, 1953

I Believe By Frankie Laine

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)
Percy Faith

#1 R&B Song

Hound Dog
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

#1 Country Song

No Help Wanted
The Carlisles

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Sugar Ray Leonard

Born May 17, 1956
Bill Paxton

Born May 17, 1955
Howard Hampton

Born May 17, 1952
Howard Ashman

Born May 17, 1950