The #1 dance song on January 17, 1981

Celebration/ Take It to the Top By Kool & The Gang

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1981

#1 Hit Song

(Just Like) Starting Over
John Lennon

UK #1 Song

Imagine
John Lennon

#1 R&B Song

Celebration
Kool and the Gang

#1 Country Song

I Love a Rainy Night
Eddie Rabbitt

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Gustavo Elis
World Music Singer
Born January 17, 1989
Nines
Rapper
Born January 17, 1990
Amanda Nicole Wilkinson
Country Singer
Born January 17, 1982
Kangin
Pop Singer
Born January 17, 1985
Alvaro Arbeloa Coca
Soccer Player
Born January 17, 1983
Lily Marie
Model
Born January 17, 1986
Jang Shin-young
TV Actress
Born January 17, 1984