The #1 song in the UK on August 31, 1977

Way Down By Elvis Presley

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1977

#1 Hit Song

Best of My Love
The Emotions

#1 R&B Song

Float On
The Floaters

#1 Country Song

Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
Crystal Gayle

#1 Dance Track

Village People (all cuts)
Village People

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Joselyn Dumas
Movie Actress
Born August 31, 1980
Candis Cayne
TV Actress
Born August 31, 1971
Queen Rania of Jordan
Queen
Born August 31, 1970
Jayasurya
Movie Actor
Born August 31, 1978
Shar Jackson
TV Actress
Born August 31, 1976
Paula Barreto
TV Actress
Born August 31, 1979
Marc Webb
Director
Born August 31, 1974