The #1 R&B song on October 17, 1981

When She Was My Girl By The Four Tops

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
Christopher Cross

UK #1 Song

It's My Party
Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin

#1 Country Song

Step by Step
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Do You Love Me/ The Genie
Patti Austin

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Chris Lowell

Born October 17, 1984
Mitch Talbot

Born October 17, 1983
Angel Parker

Born October 17, 1980