The #1 R&B song on August 31, 1979

Good Times By Chic

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 Country Song

Heartbreak Hotel
Willie Nelson and Leon Russell

#1 Dance Track

The Boss (all cuts)
Diana Ross

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Jeff Hardy
Wrestler
Born August 31, 1977
Vadim Repin
Violinist
Born August 31, 1971
Sara Ramirez
Movie Actress
Born August 31, 1975
Will Marfuggi
TV Show Host
Born August 31, 1980
Kristina Cook
Horse Jockey
Born August 31, 1970
Lucy Speed
Soap Opera Actress
Born August 31, 1976
Mike Erwin
TV Actor
Born August 31, 1978