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

It's My Party By Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
Christopher Cross

#1 R&B Song

When She Was My Girl
The Four Tops

#1 Country Song

Step by Step
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Do You Love Me/ The Genie
Patti Austin

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Sophie Luck
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1989

John Parker Wilson
Football Player
Born October 17, 1985

Mathilde Lacombe
Entrepreneur
Born October 17, 1987

Luke Rockhold
MMA Fighter
Born October 17, 1984

Nikki Lane
Country Singer
Born October 17, 1983

Yanga Chief
Rapper
Born October 17, 1988

Hira Hussain
Model
Born October 17, 1986