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

Those Were the Days By Mary Hopkin

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1968

#1 Hit Song

Hey Jude
The Beatles

#1 R&B Song

Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud (Part 1)
James Brown

#1 Country Song

Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
Eddy Arnold

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Wood Harris

Born October 17, 1969

Danny Ferry

Born October 17, 1966

Glenn Braggs

Born October 17, 1962

David Means

Born October 17, 1961

Rob Marshall

Born October 17, 1960