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

The Power of Love By Jennifer Rush

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1985

#1 Hit Song

Take On Me
a-ha

#1 R&B Song

Part-Time Lover
Stevie Wonder

#1 Country Song

You Make Me Want to Make You Mine
Juice Newton

#1 Dance Track

Fall Down (Spirit of Love)
Tramaine

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Antoni Bou
Motorcycle Racer
Born October 17, 1986
Chris Lowell
TV Actor
Born October 17, 1984
Sophie Luck
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1989
Mathilde Lacombe
Entrepreneur
Born October 17, 1987
Sasha Lopez
DJ
Born October 17, 1980
Alessandro Enriquez
Fashion Designer
Born October 17, 1983
Natalie Spooner
Hockey Player
Born October 17, 1990