The #1 song on October 17, 1981

Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) By Christopher Cross

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1981

UK #1 Song

It's My Party
Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin

#1 R&B Song

When She Was My Girl
The Four Tops

#1 Country Song

Step by Step
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Do You Love Me/ The Genie
Patti Austin

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Daniel Kajmakoski
Pop Singer
Born October 17, 1983
Alex Beresford
TV Show Host
Born October 17, 1980
Madison Burge
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1990
Hira Hussain
Model
Born October 17, 1986
Nick Riewoldt
Australian Rules Footballer
Born October 17, 1982
Timothy Molloy
Drummer
Born October 17, 1988
Ahmed Albasheer
TV Show Host
Born October 17, 1984
Nadiia Shapoval
Model
Born October 17, 1989