The #1 song in the UK on February 17, 1987

Stand by Me By Ben E. King

Other #1 songs on February 17, 1987

#1 Hit Song

Livin' on a Prayer
Bon Jovi

#1 R&B Song

Have You Ever Loved Somebody
Freddie Jackson

#1 Country Song

Straight to the Heart
Crystal Gayle

#1 Dance Track

Showing Out (Get Fresh at the Weekend)/ System
Mel and Kim

Notable February 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Chord Overstreet

Born February 17, 1989

Case Keenum

Born February 17, 1988

Brett Kern

Born February 17, 1986

Brian Bruney

Born February 17, 1982

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Born February 17, 1981

Al Harrington

Born February 17, 1980