The #1 R&B song on August 17, 1989

Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel) By Stephanie Mills

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Right Here Waiting
Richard Marx

UK #1 Song

Swing the Mood
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

#1 Country Song

Sunday in the South
Shenandoah

#1 Alternative Hit

Channel Z
The B-52's

#1 Dance Track

Batdance
Prince

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Charlotte Kemp Muhl
Rock Singer
Born August 17, 1987
Chris Watt
Football Player
Born August 17, 1990
Ele A El Dominio
Rapper
Born August 17, 1988
Joe Maalouf
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1983
Helen Lindes
Model
Born August 17, 1981
Carl Falk
Pop Singer
Born August 17, 1980
Bryton James
TV Actor
Born August 17, 1986
Akeem Jordan
Football Player
Born August 17, 1985