The #1 dance song on August 17, 1985

Freeway of Love By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1985

#1 Hit Song

Shout
Tears for Fears

UK #1 Song

Into the Groove
Madonna

#1 R&B Song

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

#1 Country Song

Highwayman
The Highwaymen

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Lil B
Rapper
Born August 17, 1989
Joyner Lucas
Rapper
Born August 17, 1988
Marcus Berg
Soccer Player
Born August 17, 1986
Shraddha Arya
Movie Actress
Born August 17, 1987
Neil Donoghue
Mountain Biker
Born August 17, 1981
Marcelo Trekinho
Surfer
Born August 17, 1980