The #1 R&B song on August 17, 1984

When Doves Cry By Prince

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1984

#1 Hit Song

Ghostbusters
Ray Parker, Jr.

UK #1 Song

Careless Whisper
George Michael

#1 Country Song

Still Losing You
Ronnie Milsap

#1 Dance Track

The Glamorous Life
Sheila E.

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Jake Chudnow
Music Producer
Born August 17, 1987

Eugene Wilson
Football Player
Born August 17, 1980

Lliana Bird
Radio Host
Born August 17, 1981

Ariadne Diaz
Soap Opera Actress
Born August 17, 1986

Amelia Gray
Novelist
Born August 17, 1982

Farah Zeynep Abdullah
Movie Actress
Born August 17, 1989

Dustin Pedroia
Baseball Player
Born August 17, 1983

Tania Safi
Journalist
Born August 17, 1988