The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1978

Three Times a Lady By Commodores

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1978

#1 Hit Song

Three Times a Lady
Commodores

#1 R&B Song

Three Times a Lady
The Commodores

#1 Country Song

Talking in Your Sleep
Crystal Gayle

#1 Dance Track

Dance (Disco Heat)/ You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
Sylvester

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1970s

David Legwand
Hockey Player
Born August 17, 1980
Sally Obermeder
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1973
Peter Martin
Pianist
Born August 17, 1970
Antwaan Randle El
Football Player
Born August 17, 1979
Emily Schulman
TV Actress
Born August 17, 1977
Carmina Villaroel
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1975
Chiquinquira Delgado
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1972