The #1 song on August 17, 1985

Shout By Tears for Fears

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1985

UK #1 Song

Into the Groove
Madonna

#1 R&B Song

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

#1 Country Song

Highwayman
The Highwaymen

#1 Dance Track

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Kathryn Morgan
Dancer
Born August 17, 1989

Kristin Adams
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1981

Ele A El Dominio
Rapper
Born August 17, 1988

Ruben Soltoft
Comedian
Born August 17, 1987

Colin Owen
Model
Born August 17, 1984

Lene Marlin
Pop Singer
Born August 17, 1980

Ariadne Diaz
Soap Opera Actress
Born August 17, 1986

Tara Macken
TV Actress
Born August 17, 1990

Amelia Gray
Novelist
Born August 17, 1982