The #1 country song on August 31, 1979

Heartbreak Hotel By Willie Nelson and Leon Russell

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1979

#1 Hit Song

My Sharona
The Knack

UK #1 Song

We Don't Talk Anymore
Cliff Richard

#1 R&B Song

Good Times
Chic

#1 Dance Track

The Boss (all cuts)
Diana Ross

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Lucy Speed
Soap Opera Actress
Born August 31, 1976

Judika Sihotang
World Music Singer
Born August 31, 1978

Mikey Cox
Drummer
Born August 31, 1977

Anas Rashid
Soap Opera Actor
Born August 31, 1980

Chris Tucker
Movie Actor
Born August 31, 1971