The #1 song on July 17, 1945

Sentimental Journey By Les Brown

Other #1 songs on July 17, 1945

#1 R&B Song

Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well
Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra

#1 Country Song

At Mail Call Today
Gene Autry

Notable July 17 birthdays in the 1940s

Charley Steiner

Born July 17, 1949

Ron Asheton

Born July 17, 1948

Chris Crutcher

Born July 17, 1946

LaVyrle Spencer

Born July 17, 1943

Gale Garnett

Born July 17, 1942

Daryle Lamonica

Born July 17, 1941