The #1 song on October 17, 1983

Total Eclipse of the Heart By Bonnie Tyler

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1983

UK #1 Song

Karma Chameleon
Culture Club

#1 R&B Song

All Night Long (All Night)
Lionel Richie

#1 Country Song

Lady Down on Love
Alabama

#1 Dance Track

Holiday/ Lucky Star
Madonna

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Chris Lowell

Born October 17, 1984

Holly Holm

Born October 17, 1981

Angel Parker

Born October 17, 1980