The #1 alternative song on April 17, 1989

Mayor of Simpleton By XTC

Other #1 songs on April 17, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Like a Prayer
Madonna

UK #1 Song

Eternal Flame
The Bangles

#1 R&B Song

Love Saw It
Karyn White

#1 Country Song

The Church on Cumberland Road
Shenandoah

#1 Dance Track

Like a Prayer
Madonna

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