The #1 country song on October 17, 1987

Fishin' in the Dark By Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1987

#1 Hit Song

Lost in Emotion
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam

UK #1 Song

You Win Again
Bee Gees

#1 R&B Song

Bad
Michael Jackson

#1 Dance Track

Don't You Want Me
Jody Watley

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Chris Lowell

Born October 17, 1984

Mitch Talbot

Born October 17, 1983

Holly Holm

Born October 17, 1981

Angel Parker

Born October 17, 1980