The #1 dance song on May 17, 1986

Say It, Say It By E. G. Daily

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1986

#1 Hit Song

Greatest Love of All
Whitney Houston

UK #1 Song

The Chicken Song
Spitting Image

#1 R&B Song

On My Own
Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald

#1 Country Song

Ain't Misbehavin'
Hank Williams Jr.

Notable May 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Tessa Virtue

Born May 17, 1989
Nikki Reed

Born May 17, 1988
Derek Hough

Born May 17, 1985
Christine Robinson

Born May 17, 1984
Channing Frye

Born May 17, 1983
Matt Cassel

Born May 17, 1982