The #1 song on January 17, 1981

(Just Like) Starting Over By John Lennon

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1981

UK #1 Song

Imagine
John Lennon

#1 R&B Song

Celebration
Kool and the Gang

#1 Country Song

I Love a Rainy Night
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Celebration/ Take It to the Top
Kool & The Gang

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Will Genia
Rugby Player
Born January 17, 1988
Brendon Shirley
Pianist
Born January 17, 1985
Chris Rolfe
Soccer Player
Born January 17, 1983
Alba Galocha
Model
Born January 17, 1990
Zooey Deschanel
TV Actress
Born January 17, 1980
Filip Holosko
Soccer Player
Born January 17, 1984
Kelly Marie Tran
Movie Actress
Born January 17, 1989
Max Adler
TV Actor
Born January 17, 1986