The #1 song in the UK on May 17, 1989

Ferry 'Cross the Mersey By The Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden and Stock Aitken Waterman

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Forever Your Girl
Paula Abdul

#1 R&B Song

Start of a Romance
Skyy

#1 Country Song

If I Had You
Alabama

#1 Alternative Hit

Fascination Street
The Cure

#1 Dance Track

We Call It Acieed/ Trance Dance
D Mob featuring Gary Haisman

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Nikki Reed

Born May 17, 1988
Derek Hough

Born May 17, 1985
Christine Robinson

Born May 17, 1984
Channing Frye

Born May 17, 1983
Matt Cassel

Born May 17, 1982