The #1 R&B song on August 31, 1985

Freeway of Love By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1985

#1 Hit Song

The Power of Love
Huey Lewis and the News

UK #1 Song

I Got You Babe
UB40 and Chrissie Hynde

#1 Country Song

Love Is Alive
The Judds

#1 Dance Track

Shout
Tears for Fears

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Nabiha Bensouda
World Music Singer
Born August 31, 1986

Rachel Legrain-Trapani
TV Show Host
Born August 31, 1988

Micky Papa
Skateboarder
Born August 31, 1990

Celly Ru
Rapper
Born August 31, 1989

Lorena Pinot
World Music Singer
Born August 31, 1981