The #1 song on April 17, 1987

I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) By Aretha Franklin and George Michael

Other #1 songs on April 17, 1987

UK #1 Song

Let It Be
Ferry Aid

#1 R&B Song

Sign 'O' the Times
Prince

#1 Country Song

Kids of the Baby Boom
The Bellamy Brothers

#1 Dance Track

Lean on Me
Club Nouveau

Notable April 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Byron Harris
Rapper
Born April 17, 1989
Jaroslaw Hampel
Race Car Driver
Born April 17, 1982
Nicholas D'agosto
Movie Actor
Born April 17, 1980
Karina Baymiller
Weight Lifter
Born April 17, 1988
Danny Schwarz
Model
Born April 17, 1986