The #1 song in the UK on August 31, 1985

I Got You Babe By UB40 and Chrissie Hynde

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1985

#1 Hit Song

The Power of Love
Huey Lewis and the News

#1 R&B Song

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

#1 Country Song

Love Is Alive
The Judds

#1 Dance Track

Shout
Tears for Fears

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Estefania Lopez
TV Actress
Born August 31, 1983

Charl Schwartzel
Golfer
Born August 31, 1984

Anas Rashid
Soap Opera Actor
Born August 31, 1980

Gianella Marengo
TV Show Host
Born August 31, 1986

Pepe Reina
Soccer Player
Born August 31, 1982

Nick Snider
Model
Born August 31, 1988

Pat Curran
MMA Fighter
Born August 31, 1987

Ivo Marcelo Pretorius Lucas
Pop Singer
Born August 31, 1990