The #1 song in the UK on February 17, 1987

Stand by Me By Ben E. King

Other #1 songs on February 17, 1987

#1 Hit Song

Livin' on a Prayer
Bon Jovi

#1 R&B Song

Have You Ever Loved Somebody
Freddie Jackson

#1 Country Song

Straight to the Heart
Crystal Gayle

#1 Dance Track

Showing Out (Get Fresh at the Weekend)/ System
Mel and Kim

Notable February 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Rebecca Adlington
Swimmer
Born February 17, 1989
Ricardo Rodriguez
Wrestler
Born February 17, 1986
Joshua Shultz
Director
Born February 17, 1983
AB de Villiers
Cricket Player
Born February 17, 1984
Songul Oden
TV Actress
Born February 17, 1981
Mariana Weickert
Model
Born February 17, 1982
Harley Viera-Newton
Model
Born February 17, 1988
Ali Murat Akkus
Doctor
Born February 17, 1980