The #1 song in the UK on December 17, 1961

Tower of Strength By Frankie Vaughan

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1961

#1 Hit Song

The Lion Sleeps Tonight
The Tokens

#1 R&B Song

Please Mr. Postman
The Marvelettes

#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