The #1 song in the UK on July 31, 1983

Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) By Paul Young

Other #1 songs on July 31, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Every Breath You Take
The Police

#1 R&B Song

She Works Hard for the Money
Donna Summer

#1 Country Song

Your Love's on the Line
Earl Thomas Conley

#1 Dance Track

State Farm
Yaz

Notable July 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Daniel Shapiro
Bassist
Born July 31, 1989
Krystal Meyers
Rock Singer
Born July 31, 1988
Wunmi Mosaku
TV Actress
Born July 31, 1986
Fernando Hernandez
Baseball Player
Born July 31, 1984
Emma Gray
Journalist
Born July 31, 1987
Marguerite Wheatley
TV Actress
Born July 31, 1981
George Rainsford
TV Actor
Born July 31, 1982