The #1 song in the UK on October 17, 1957

Diana By Paul Anka

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1957

#1 Hit Song

Wake Up Little Susie
The Everly Brothers

#1 R&B Song

Honeycomb
Jimmie Rodgers

#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