The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1981

Green Door By Shakin' Stevens

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Endless Love
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie

#1 R&B Song

Endless Love
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

#1 Country Song

I Don't Need You
Kenny Rogers

#1 Dance Track

I'm in Love
Evelyn King

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