The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1985

Into the Groove By Madonna

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1985

#1 Hit Song

Shout
Tears for Fears

#1 R&B Song

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

#1 Country Song

Highwayman
The Highwaymen

#1 Dance Track

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

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