The #1 dance song on July 17, 1980

Dynamite!/ Jump to the Beat By Stacy Lattisaw

Other #1 songs on July 17, 1980

#1 Hit Song

It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
Billy Joel

UK #1 Song

Xanadu
Olivia Newton-John and the Electric Light Orchestra

#1 R&B Song

Take Your Time (Do It Right)
The S.O.S. Band

#1 Country Song

True Love Ways
Mickey Gilley

Notable July 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Jeremih

Born July 17, 1987
DeAngelo Smith

Born July 17, 1986
Adam Lind

Born July 17, 1983