The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1973

I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am!) By Gary Glitter

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1973

#1 Hit Song

Touch Me in the Morning
Diana Ross

#1 R&B Song

Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye

#1 Country Song

Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man
Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Antwaan Randle El

Born August 17, 1979
Eric Boulton

Born August 17, 1976
Giuliana Rancic

Born August 17, 1974
Jorge Posada

Born August 17, 1971
Jim Courier

Born August 17, 1970