The #1 dance song on October 17, 1988

Spy in the House of Love By Was (Not Was)

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1988

#1 Hit Song

A Groovy Kind of Love
Phil Collins

UK #1 Song

One Moment in Time
Whitney Houston

#1 R&B Song

My Prerogative
Bobby Brown

#1 Country Song

Strong Enough to Bend
Tanya Tucker

#1 Alternative Hit

Desire
U2

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Nikki Lane
Country Singer
Born October 17, 1983
Paul Soriano
Director
Born October 17, 1981
Baran Kosari
Movie Actress
Born October 17, 1985
Gabo Parisi
World Music Singer
Born October 17, 1982
Antonia DeNardo
Movie Actress
Born October 17, 1980
Charles Oliveira
MMA Fighter
Born October 17, 1989
Saffi Karina
Model
Born October 17, 1986
Jessica Kelly
Model
Born October 17, 1987