The #1 song on April 17, 1953

The Doggie in the Window By Patti Page

Other #1 songs on April 17, 1953

UK #1 Song

(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Lita Roza

#1 R&B Song

Hound Dog
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

#1 Country Song

Kaw-Liga
Hank Williams

Notable April 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Jimmy Mann

Born April 17, 1959
Laslo Babits

Born April 17, 1958
Teri Austin

Born April 17, 1957
Todd Lickliter

Born April 17, 1955
Roddy Piper

Born April 17, 1954
Joe Alaskey

Born April 17, 1952