The #1 song on August 17, 1989

Right Here Waiting By Richard Marx

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1989

UK #1 Song

Swing the Mood
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

#1 R&B Song

Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)
Stephanie Mills

#1 Country Song

Sunday in the South
Shenandoah

#1 Alternative Hit

Channel Z
The B-52's

#1 Dance Track

Batdance
Prince

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Shraddha Arya
Movie Actress
Born August 17, 1987
Justin Maller
Illustrator
Born August 17, 1983
David Legwand
Hockey Player
Born August 17, 1980
Tyrus Thomas
Basketball Player
Born August 17, 1986
Leslie Smith
MMA Fighter
Born August 17, 1982
Chasity Gibson
TV Actress
Born August 17, 1985
Kristin Adams
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1981