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

Let It Be By Ferry Aid

Other #1 songs on April 17, 1987

#1 Hit Song

I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
Aretha Franklin and George Michael

#1 R&B Song

Sign 'O' the Times
Prince

#1 Country Song

Kids of the Baby Boom
The Bellamy Brothers

#1 Dance Track

Lean on Me
Club Nouveau

Notable April 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Rooney Mara

Born April 17, 1985

Jed Lowrie

Born April 17, 1984

Brad Boyes

Born April 17, 1982

Ryan Raburn

Born April 17, 1981