The #1 R&B song on January 17, 1981

Celebration By Kool and the Gang

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1981

#1 Hit Song

(Just Like) Starting Over
John Lennon

UK #1 Song

Imagine
John Lennon

#1 Country Song

I Love a Rainy Night
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Celebration/ Take It to the Top
Kool & The Gang

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Lily Marie
Model
Born January 17, 1986
Gavin Seim
Photographer
Born January 17, 1985
David Blue
TV Actor
Born January 17, 1982
Aiman Hakim Ridza
TV Actor
Born January 17, 1989
Liran Vardiel
Painter
Born January 17, 1990
Jerry Muro
Journalist
Born January 17, 1980
Tanner Scheppers
Baseball Player
Born January 17, 1987
Timothy Thomas
Songwriter
Born January 17, 1984
Chris Rolfe
Soccer Player
Born January 17, 1983