The #1 song in the UK on August 1, 1983

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

Other #1 songs on August 1, 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 August 1 birthdays in the 1980s

Stratos Antipariotis
R&B Singer
Born August 01, 1987
Candace Rae
Model
Born August 01, 1980
Fran Meric
TV Actress
Born August 01, 1981
Adam Jones
Baseball Player
Born August 01, 1985
Travis Boak
Australian Rules Footballer
Born August 01, 1988