The #1 dance song on October 17, 1981

Do You Love Me/ The Genie By Patti Austin

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
Christopher Cross

UK #1 Song

It's My Party
Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin

#1 R&B Song

When She Was My Girl
The Four Tops

#1 Country Song

Step by Step
Eddie Rabbitt

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Brandon Wootten
Guitarist
Born October 17, 1984

Abe Alvarez
Baseball Player
Born October 17, 1982

Daniel Booko
TV Actor
Born October 17, 1983

Ivan Dorn
Pop Singer
Born October 17, 1988

John Parker Wilson
Football Player
Born October 17, 1985

Madison Burge
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1990

Sasha Lopez
DJ
Born October 17, 1980

Kathy Yuen
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1987

Autumn Klein
Dancer
Born October 17, 1989

Mohombi
R&B Singer
Born October 17, 1986