The #1 R&B song on August 17, 1985

Freeway of Love By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1985

#1 Hit Song

Shout
Tears for Fears

UK #1 Song

Into the Groove
Madonna

#1 Country Song

Highwayman
The Highwaymen

#1 Dance Track

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Phil Jagielka
Soccer Player
Born August 17, 1982

Aidan Coleman
Horse Jockey
Born August 17, 1988

Eugene Wilson
Football Player
Born August 17, 1980

Dustin Pedroia
Baseball Player
Born August 17, 1983

Ankita Bhargava
TV Actress
Born August 17, 1981

Kathryn Morgan
Dancer
Born August 17, 1989