The #1 song on February 17, 1951

The Tennessee Waltz By Patti Page

Other #1 songs on February 17, 1951

#1 R&B Song

Teardrops from My Eyes
Ruth Brown

#1 Country Song

Shotgun Boogie
Tennessee Ernie

Notable February 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Rowdy Gaines

Born February 17, 1959
Loreena McKennitt

Born February 17, 1957
Richard Karn

Born February 17, 1956
Lou Ann Barton

Born February 17, 1954
Becky Ann Baker

Born February 17, 1953