The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1980

Ashes to Ashes By David Bowie

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1980

#1 Hit Song

Magic
Olivia Newton-John

#1 R&B Song

Upside Down
Diana Ross

#1 Country Song

Drivin' My Life Away
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Upside Down / I'm Coming Out
Diana Ross

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