The #1 song in the UK on February 17, 1983

Too Shy By Kajagoogoo

Other #1 songs on February 17, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Baby, Come to Me
Patti Austin and James Ingram

#1 R&B Song

Billie Jean
Michael Jackson

#1 Country Song

Faking Love
T. G. Sheppard and Karen Brooks

#1 Dance Track

Thriller (all cuts)
Michael Jackson

Notable February 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Rafal Maserak
Dancer
Born February 17, 1984
John Hassall
Bassist
Born February 17, 1981
Daphne Oz
TV Show Host
Born February 17, 1986
Lauren O'Leary
Makeup Artist
Born February 17, 1987
Guy Shepherdson
Rugby Player
Born February 17, 1982
Lindy Barber
Bodybuilder
Born February 17, 1989
Danay Suarez
R&B Singer
Born February 17, 1985
Jason Ritter
TV Actor
Born February 17, 1980