The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1981
By Shakin' Stevens
Other #1 songs on August 17, 1981Across genres and charts
#1 country song
I Don't Need You
Kenny Rogers
#1 dance track
I'm in Love
Evelyn King
#1 R&B song
Endless Love
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
#1 song
Notable August 17 BirthdaysBorn in the 1980s
Cheerleader Melissa
Professional Wrestler
Born August 17, 1982
Dustin Pedroia
Baseball Player
Born August 17, 1983
Dee Brown
Basketball Player
Born August 17, 1984
Rudy Gay
Born August 17, 1986
Brady Corbet
Filmmaker and Actor
Born August 17, 1988
Lil B
Rapper
Born August 17, 1989
Mark Salling
Actor and Musician
Garrett Wolfe
Gridiron Football Player
Tyrus Thomas