The #1 dance song on August 31, 1979

The Boss (all cuts) By Diana Ross

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1979

#1 Hit Song

My Sharona
The Knack

UK #1 Song

We Don't Talk Anymore
Cliff Richard

#1 R&B Song

Good Times
Chic

#1 Country Song

Heartbreak Hotel
Willie Nelson and Leon Russell

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Anas Rashid
Soap Opera Actor
Born August 31, 1980

Kirstie Allsopp
TV Show Host
Born August 31, 1971

Marc Webb
Director
Born August 31, 1974

Hannah Graaf
Model
Born August 31, 1978

Jason Carl Fox
TV Show Host
Born August 31, 1976

Scott Niedermayer
Hockey Player
Born August 31, 1973

Del Marquis
Guitarist
Born August 31, 1977

Zack Ward
Movie Actor
Born August 31, 1970