The #1 dance song on January 17, 1987

Someone like You By Sylvester

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1987

#1 Hit Song

Shake You Down
Gregory Abbott

UK #1 Song

Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town)
Jackie Wilson

#1 R&B Song

Stop to Love
Luther Vandross

#1 Country Song

What Am I Gonna Do About You
Reba McEntire

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Timothy Thomas
Songwriter
Born January 17, 1984

Ray J
Rapper
Born January 17, 1981

Julie Budet
Pop Singer
Born January 17, 1983

Jim Walmsley
Runner
Born January 17, 1990

Hollie-Jay Bowes
Soap Opera Actress
Born January 17, 1989

Pablo Barrientos
Soccer Player
Born January 17, 1985

Hector Moreno
Soccer Player
Born January 17, 1988