The #1 dance song on August 31, 1983

Rockit By Herbie Hancock

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
Eurythmics

UK #1 Song

Red Red Wine
UB40

#1 R&B Song

Cold Blooded
Rick James

#1 Country Song

A Fire I Can't Put Out
George Strait

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Taylor Simone Ledward
Pop Singer
Born August 31, 1990

Charl Schwartzel
Golfer
Born August 31, 1984

Ryan Kelley
TV Actor
Born August 31, 1986

Trent Hodkinson
Rugby Player
Born August 31, 1988

Matt Bell
Race Car Driver
Born August 31, 1985

Benny Banks
Rapper
Born August 31, 1989