The #1 song on August 17, 1978

Three Times a Lady By Commodores

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1978

UK #1 Song

Three Times a Lady
Commodores

#1 R&B Song

Three Times a Lady
The Commodores

#1 Country Song

Talking in Your Sleep
Crystal Gayle

#1 Dance Track

Dance (Disco Heat)/ You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
Sylvester

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Valentijn Overeem
MMA Fighter
Born August 17, 1976
Jessi Klein
Comedian
Born August 17, 1975
Tarja Turunen
Metal Singer
Born August 17, 1977
Antwaan Randle El
Football Player
Born August 17, 1979
Peter Martin
Pianist
Born August 17, 1970