The #1 country song on August 17, 1981

I Don't Need You By Kenny Rogers

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Endless Love
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie

UK #1 Song

Green Door
Shakin' Stevens

#1 R&B Song

Endless Love
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

#1 Dance Track

I'm in Love
Evelyn King

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Peewee Longway
Rapper
Born August 17, 1984
Ruben Soltoft
Comedian
Born August 17, 1987
Tania Safi
Journalist
Born August 17, 1988
Jon Olsson
Skier
Born August 17, 1982
Rajiv Surendra
Movie Actor
Born August 17, 1989
Akeem Jordan
Football Player
Born August 17, 1985
Eugene Wilson
Football Player
Born August 17, 1980
Ariadne Diaz
Soap Opera Actress
Born August 17, 1986