The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1985

Into the Groove By Madonna

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1985

#1 Hit Song

Shout
Tears for Fears

#1 R&B Song

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

#1 Country Song

Highwayman
The Highwaymen

#1 Dance Track

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Joe Maalouf
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1983

Gilang Dirga
Comedian
Born August 17, 1989

Charlotte Kemp Muhl
Rock Singer
Born August 17, 1987

Ariadne Diaz
Soap Opera Actress
Born August 17, 1986

Nichole Cordova
Pop Singer
Born August 17, 1988

Eugene Wilson
Football Player
Born August 17, 1980

Neil Donoghue
Mountain Biker
Born August 17, 1981

Chris Watt
Football Player
Born August 17, 1990