The #1 country song on August 17, 1987

Why Does It Have to Be (Wrong or Right) By Restless Heart

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1987

#1 Hit Song

Who's That Girl
Madonna

UK #1 Song

I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Michael Jackson and Siedah Garrett

#1 R&B Song

Casanova
LeVert

#1 Dance Track

Tina Cherry
Georgio

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Lil B

Born August 17, 1989
Brady Corbet

Born August 17, 1988
Rudy Gay

Born August 17, 1986
Dee Brown

Born August 17, 1984
Dustin Pedroia

Born August 17, 1983
Cheerleader Melissa

Born August 17, 1982