The #1 song in the UK on January 17, 1956

Sixteen Tons

Tennessee Ernie Ford

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Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Susanna Hoffs

Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist, and Actress
Born January 17, 1959

Steve Harvey

Actor, Comedian, Television Personality and Game Show Host
Born January 17, 1957

Steve Earle

Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer, Author and Actor
Born January 17, 1955

Robert F. Kennedy

Environmental Lawyer, Writer, and Conspiracy Theorist
Born January 17, 1954

Jeff Berlin

Bass Player and Educator
Born January 17, 1953

Tom Deitz

Author
Born January 17, 1952

Luis López Nieves

Author and Academic
Born January 17, 1950