The #1 song on January 17, 1962

The Twist By Chubby Checker

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1962

UK #1 Song

The Young Ones
Cliff Richard and The Shadows

#1 R&B Song

I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
Barbara George

#1 Country Song

Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Joshua Malina

Born January 17, 1966

Sylvain Turgeon

Born January 17, 1965

Michelle Obama

Born January 17, 1964

Brian Helgeland

Born January 17, 1961

John Crawford

Born January 17, 1960