The #1 country song on October 17, 1987

Fishin' in the Dark By Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1987

#1 Hit Song

Lost in Emotion
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam

UK #1 Song

You Win Again
Bee Gees

#1 R&B Song

Bad
Michael Jackson

#1 Dance Track

Don't You Want Me
Jody Watley

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Kate T. Parker
Photographer
Born October 17, 1989

Nick Riewoldt
Australian Rules Footballer
Born October 17, 1982

Mohd Azmi Muslim
Soccer Player
Born October 17, 1986

Luke Rockhold
MMA Fighter
Born October 17, 1984

Liam Garrigan
TV Actor
Born October 17, 1981

Alex Beresford
TV Show Host
Born October 17, 1980

Marina Salas
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1988