The #1 song on March 17, 1968

(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay By Otis Redding

Other #1 songs on March 17, 1968

UK #1 Song

The Legend of Xanadu
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich

#1 R&B Song

(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay
Otis Redding

#1 Country Song

A World of Our Own
Sonny James

Notable March 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Barry Minkow

Born March 17, 1967
Janet Gardner

Born March 17, 1962
Sam Bowie

Born March 17, 1961