The #1 dance song on August 17, 1977

Quiet Village/ African Queens/ Summer Dance By The Ritchie Family

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1977

#1 Hit Song

Best of My Love
The Emotions

UK #1 Song

Angelo
Brotherhood of Man

#1 R&B Song

Float On
The Floaters

#1 Country Song

Way Down
Elvis Presley

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Antwaan Randle El

Born August 17, 1979
Eric Boulton

Born August 17, 1976
Giuliana Rancic

Born August 17, 1974
Jorge Posada

Born August 17, 1971
Jim Courier

Born August 17, 1970