The #1 dance song on May 17, 1985

Everybody Wants to Rule the World By Tears for Fears

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1985

#1 Hit Song

Don't You (Forget About Me)
Simple Minds

UK #1 Song

19
Paul Hardcastle

#1 R&B Song

Fresh
Kool & the Gang

#1 Country Song

Step That Step
Sawyer Brown

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Tessa Virtue

Born May 17, 1989

Nikki Reed

Born May 17, 1988

Christine Robinson

Born May 17, 1984

Channing Frye

Born May 17, 1983

Matt Cassel

Born May 17, 1982