The #1 song on April 17, 1987

I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) By Aretha Franklin and George Michael

Other #1 songs on April 17, 1987

UK #1 Song

Let It Be
Ferry Aid

#1 R&B Song

Sign 'O' the Times
Prince

#1 Country Song

Kids of the Baby Boom
The Bellamy Brothers

#1 Dance Track

Lean on Me
Club Nouveau

Notable April 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Rooney Mara

Born April 17, 1985
Jed Lowrie

Born April 17, 1984
Brad Boyes

Born April 17, 1982
Ryan Raburn

Born April 17, 1981