The #1 song on September 17, 1956

Don't Be Cruel By Elvis Presley

Other #1 songs on September 17, 1956

UK #1 Song

Lay Down Your Arms
Anne Shelton

#1 R&B Song

Honky Tonk (Parts 1 & 2)
Bill Doggett

#1 Country Song

Don't Be Cruel
Elvis Presley

Notable September 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Tom Waddell

Born September 17, 1958
Steve Bryles

Born September 17, 1957
Scott Simpson

Born September 17, 1955
Bill Irwin

Born September 17, 1954
Junior Bridgeman

Born September 17, 1953
Harold Solomon

Born September 17, 1952
Cassandra Peterson

Born September 17, 1951
Fee Waybill

Born September 17, 1950