The #1 song in the UK on March 17, 1968

The Legend of Xanadu By Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich

Other #1 songs on March 17, 1968

#1 Hit Song

(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding

#1 R&B Song

(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding

#1 Country Song

A World of Our Own
Sonny James

Notable March 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Barry Minkow

Born March 17, 1967
Janet Gardner

Born March 17, 1962
Sam Bowie

Born March 17, 1961