The #1 R&B song on June 17, 1944

Straighten Up and Fly Right

King Cole Trio

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Notable June 17 birthdays in the 1940s

Russell Smith

Country Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist
Born June 17, 1949

Jacqueline Jones

Historian and Academic
Born June 17, 1948

Christopher Allport

Actor
Born June 17, 1947

Tommy Franks

General
Born June 17, 1945

Newt Gingrich

Historian and Politician
Born June 17, 1943