The #1 dance song on October 17, 1984

Swept Away By Diana Ross

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1984

#1 Hit Song

I Just Called to Say I Love You
Stevie Wonder

UK #1 Song

Freedom
Wham!

#1 R&B Song

I Just Called to Say I Love You
Stevie Wonder

#1 Country Song

I Don't Know a Thing About Love (The Moon Song)
Conway Twitty

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Mitch Talbot

Born October 17, 1983

Holly Holm

Born October 17, 1981

Angel Parker

Born October 17, 1980