The #1 song on October 17, 1968

Hey Jude By The Beatles

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1968

UK #1 Song

Those Were the Days
Mary Hopkin

#1 R&B Song

Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud (Part 1)
James Brown

#1 Country Song

Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
Eddy Arnold

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Wood Harris

Born October 17, 1969
Danny Ferry

Born October 17, 1966
Glenn Braggs

Born October 17, 1962
David Means

Born October 17, 1961
Rob Marshall

Born October 17, 1960