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

On My Own By Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1986

#1 Hit Song

Greatest Love of All
Whitney Houston

UK #1 Song

The Chicken Song
Spitting Image

#1 Country Song

Ain't Misbehavin'
Hank Williams Jr.

#1 Dance Track

Say It, Say It
E. G. Daily

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Matthew Paetz
Model
Born May 17, 1985

Leon Osman
Soccer Player
Born May 17, 1981

Martin Pepa
Radio Host
Born May 17, 1987

Olivia Luccardi
Movie Actress
Born May 17, 1989

Ginger Gonzaga
TV Actress
Born May 17, 1984

Leven Rambin
TV Actress
Born May 17, 1990

Marica Pellegrinelli
Model
Born May 17, 1988