The #1 song in the UK on August 31, 1979

We Don't Talk Anymore By Cliff Richard

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1979

#1 Hit Song

My Sharona
The Knack

#1 R&B Song

Good Times
Chic

#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

Jason Carl Fox
TV Show Host
Born August 31, 1976
Morten Qvenild
Pianist
Born August 31, 1978
Kirstie Allsopp
TV Show Host
Born August 31, 1971
Ian Harte
Soccer Player
Born August 31, 1977
James Black
Guitarist
Born August 31, 1975
Joe Budden
Rapper
Born August 31, 1980