The #1 song on December 17, 1959

Heartaches by the Number By Guy Mitchell

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1959

UK #1 Song

What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?
Emile Ford and the Checkmates

#1 R&B Song

So Many Ways
Brook Benton

#1 Country Song

The Same Old Me
Ray Price

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Mike Mills

Born December 17, 1958
Bob Ojeda

Born December 17, 1957
Peter Farrelly

Born December 17, 1956
Brad Davis

Born December 17, 1955
Bill Pullman

Born December 17, 1953
Pat Hill

Born December 17, 1951
Laurence F. Johnson

Born December 17, 1950