The #1 country song on August 17, 1985

Highwayman By The Highwaymen

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1985

#1 Hit Song

Shout
Tears for Fears

UK #1 Song

Into the Groove
Madonna

#1 R&B Song

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

#1 Dance Track

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Rajiv Surendra
Movie Actor
Born August 17, 1989

Kristin Adams
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1981

Kyle Farmer
Baseball Player
Born August 17, 1990

Lene Marlin
Pop Singer
Born August 17, 1980

Emily Harrington
Rock Climber
Born August 17, 1986

Magdalena Wosinska
Photographer
Born August 17, 1983

Charlotte Kemp Muhl
Rock Singer
Born August 17, 1987