The #1 song in the UK on July 17, 1981

Ghost Town By The Specials

Other #1 songs on July 17, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes

#1 R&B Song

Double Dutch Bus
Frankie Smith

#1 Country Song

Feels So Right
Alabama

#1 Dance Track

Try It Out/ Hold Tight
Gino Soccio

Notable July 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Bobby Reynolds
Tennis Player
Born July 17, 1982
Sammi Doll
Pianist
Born July 17, 1987
Julian Aurine Flores
Model
Born July 17, 1990
Vishnu Vishal
Movie Actor
Born July 17, 1984
Van Johnson
Tattoo Artist
Born July 17, 1983
Joshua Roberts
Baseball Player
Born July 17, 1986
Mike Anderson
Pop Singer
Born July 17, 1988
Knut Olav Rindaroy
Soccer Player
Born July 17, 1985
Rene Borisova
Model
Born July 17, 1989