The #1 song on October 17, 1985

Take On Me By a-ha

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1985

UK #1 Song

The Power of Love
Jennifer Rush

#1 R&B Song

Part-Time Lover
Stevie Wonder

#1 Country Song

You Make Me Want to Make You Mine
Juice Newton

#1 Dance Track

Fall Down (Spirit of Love)
Tramaine

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Chris Lowell

Born October 17, 1984

Mitch Talbot

Born October 17, 1983

Holly Holm

Born October 17, 1981

Angel Parker

Born October 17, 1980