The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1989

Swing the Mood By Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Right Here Waiting
Richard Marx

#1 R&B Song

Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)
Stephanie Mills

#1 Country Song

Sunday in the South
Shenandoah

#1 Alternative Hit

Channel Z
The B-52's

#1 Dance Track

Batdance
Prince

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Katia Elizarova
Model
Born August 17, 1986
Helen Lindes
Model
Born August 17, 1981
Wendy Gonzalez
TV Actress
Born August 17, 1985
Johnny Patrick
Football Player
Born August 17, 1988
Josh Lamonaca
Stylist
Born August 17, 1990
Leslie Smith
MMA Fighter
Born August 17, 1982
Joe Maalouf
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1983
Eugene Wilson
Football Player
Born August 17, 1980