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

I Just Can't Stop Loving You By Michael Jackson and Siedah Garrett

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1987

#1 Hit Song

Who's That Girl
Madonna

#1 R&B Song

Casanova
LeVert

#1 Country Song

Why Does It Have to Be (Wrong or Right)
Restless Heart

#1 Dance Track

Tina Cherry
Georgio

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Leanne Lim-Walker
Photographer
Born August 17, 1989

Colin Owen
Model
Born August 17, 1984

Marcus Berg
Soccer Player
Born August 17, 1986

Carl Falk
Pop Singer
Born August 17, 1980

Daniel Biro
Bassist
Born August 17, 1981

Johnny Patrick
Football Player
Born August 17, 1988

Joe Maalouf
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1983

Taylor Goldsmith
Folk Singer
Born August 17, 1985