The #1 alternative song on October 17, 1989

Pictures of Matchstick Men By Camper Van Beethoven

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Miss You Much
Janet Jackson

UK #1 Song

That's What I Like
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

#1 R&B Song

Miss You Much
Janet Jackson

#1 Country Song

Living Proof
Ricky Van Shelton

#1 Dance Track

French Kiss
Lil Louis

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Chris Lowell

Born October 17, 1984

Mitch Talbot

Born October 17, 1983

Holly Holm

Born October 17, 1981

Angel Parker

Born October 17, 1980