The #1 dance song on August 17, 1985

Freeway of Love By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1985

#1 Hit Song

Shout
Tears for Fears

UK #1 Song

Into the Groove
Madonna

#1 R&B Song

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

#1 Country Song

Highwayman
The Highwaymen

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Lil B

Born August 17, 1989

Brady Corbet

Born August 17, 1988

Rudy Gay

Born August 17, 1986

Dee Brown

Born August 17, 1984

Dustin Pedroia

Born August 17, 1983

Cheerleader Melissa

Born August 17, 1982