The #1 dance song on August 17, 1988

Love Will Save the Day By Whitney Houston

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Roll With It
Steve Winwood

UK #1 Song

The Only Way Is Up
Yazz and the Plastic Population

#1 R&B Song

Loosey's Rap
Rick James featuring Roxanne Shanté

#1 Country Song

Bluest Eyes in Texas
Restless Heart

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Kathryn Morgan
Dancer
Born August 17, 1989
Helen Lindes
Model
Born August 17, 1981
Alex Honnold
Rock Climber
Born August 17, 1985
Phil Jagielka
Soccer Player
Born August 17, 1982
Dustin Pedroia
Baseball Player
Born August 17, 1983
Chandler Hoffman
Soccer Player
Born August 17, 1990
Lene Marlin
Pop Singer
Born August 17, 1980