The #1 R&B song on January 17, 1986

Say You, Say Me By Lionel Richie

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1986

#1 Hit Song

That's What Friends Are For
Dionne and Friends

UK #1 Song

West End Girls
Pet Shop Boys

#1 Country Song

Bop
Dan Seals

#1 Dance Track

Go Home
Stevie Wonder

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Sharon Johal
TV Actress
Born January 17, 1988
Diogo Morgado
TV Actor
Born January 17, 1980
Simone Simons
Metal Singer
Born January 17, 1985
Ali Abbas Zafar
Director
Born January 17, 1982
Alexander Sarnavskiy
MMA Fighter
Born January 17, 1989
Jennifer Lara
Model
Born January 17, 1990