The #1 song on August 17, 1978

Three Times a Lady By Commodores

Other #1 songs on August 17, 1978

UK #1 Song

Three Times a Lady
Commodores

#1 R&B Song

Three Times a Lady
The Commodores

#1 Country Song

Talking in Your Sleep
Crystal Gayle

#1 Dance Track

Dance (Disco Heat)/ You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
Sylvester

Notable August 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Antwaan Randle El

Born August 17, 1979
Eric Boulton

Born August 17, 1976
Giuliana Rancic

Born August 17, 1974
Jorge Posada

Born August 17, 1971
Jim Courier

Born August 17, 1970