The #1 song in the UK on October 17, 1984

Freedom By Wham!

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1984

#1 Hit Song

I Just Called to Say I Love You
Stevie Wonder

#1 R&B Song

I Just Called to Say I Love You
Stevie Wonder

#1 Country Song

I Don't Know a Thing About Love (The Moon Song)
Conway Twitty

#1 Dance Track

Swept Away
Diana Ross

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Mitch Talbot

Born October 17, 1983
Holly Holm

Born October 17, 1981
Angel Parker

Born October 17, 1980