The #1 song on August 17, 1984

Ghostbusters By Ray Parker, Jr.

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1984

UK #1 Song

Careless Whisper
George Michael

#1 R&B Song

When Doves Cry
Prince

#1 Country Song

Still Losing You
Ronnie Milsap

#1 Dance Track

The Glamorous Life
Sheila E.

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Colten Moore
Snowmobile Racer
Born August 17, 1989
Akeem Jordan
Football Player
Born August 17, 1985
Marcelo Trekinho
Surfer
Born August 17, 1980
Jake Chudnow
Music Producer
Born August 17, 1987
Kristin Adams
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1981
Andrea Espada
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1986
Karim Ziani
Soccer Player
Born August 17, 1982
Joyner Lucas
Rapper
Born August 17, 1988