The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1986

I Want to Wake Up with You By Boris Gardiner

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1986

#1 Hit Song

Papa Don't Preach
Madonna

#1 R&B Song

Do You Get Enough Love
Shirley Jones

#1 Country Song

Strong Heart
T. G. Sheppard

#1 Dance Track

Ain't Nothin' Goin' on But the Rent
Gwen Guthrie

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Ele A El Dominio
Rapper
Born August 17, 1988
Magdalena Wosinska
Photographer
Born August 17, 1983
Chasity Gibson
TV Actress
Born August 17, 1985
Neil Donoghue
Mountain Biker
Born August 17, 1981
Kathryn Morgan
Dancer
Born August 17, 1989
Carl Falk
Pop Singer
Born August 17, 1980
Jon Olsson
Skier
Born August 17, 1982
Colin Owen
Model
Born August 17, 1984