The #1 song in the UK on July 31, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on July 31, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Roll With It
Steve Winwood

#1 R&B Song

Off on Your Own (Girl)
Al B. Sure!

#1 Country Song

Baby Blue
George Strait

#1 Dance Track

K.I.S.S.I.N.G.
Siedah Garrett

Notable July 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Eric Lively
TV Actor
Born July 31, 1981
Brian Grubb
Wakeboarder
Born July 31, 1980
Bee Shaffer
TV Producer
Born July 31, 1987
Shaza
World Music Singer
Born July 31, 1984
Joey Richter
Pop Singer
Born July 31, 1989
Evgeni Malkin
Hockey Player
Born July 31, 1986
Jhonder Morales
World Music Singer
Born July 31, 1990