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

Give It Up By KC and the Sunshine Band

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Every Breath You Take
The Police

#1 R&B Song

Get It Right
Aretha Franklin

#1 Country Song

Love Song
The Oak Ridge Boys

#1 Dance Track

Do It Again Medley with Billie Jean
Slingshot

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Jon Olsson
Skier
Born August 17, 1982

Aidan Coleman
Horse Jockey
Born August 17, 1988

Ruben Soltoft
Comedian
Born August 17, 1987

Chasity Gibson
TV Actress
Born August 17, 1985

Sou El Flotador
Rapper
Born August 17, 1986

Nick Imms
Tattoo Artist
Born August 17, 1989

David Legwand
Hockey Player
Born August 17, 1980