The #1 song on June 17, 1945

Sentimental Journey By Les Brown

Other #1 songs on June 17, 1945

#1 R&B Song

Caldonia
Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

#1 Country Song

Shame on You
Spade Cooley

Notable June 17 birthdays in the 1940s

Russell Smith

Born June 17, 1949
Jacqueline Jones

Born June 17, 1948
Christopher Allport

Born June 17, 1947
Randy Johnson

Born June 17, 1944
Newt Gingrich

Born June 17, 1943
Roger Steffens

Born June 17, 1942