The #1 dance song on August 31, 1997

Things Just Ain't the Same By Deborah Cox

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1997

#1 Hit Song

Mo Money Mo Problems
The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Puff Daddy and Mase

UK #1 Song

Men in Black
Will Smith

#1 R&B Song

You Make Me Wanna...
Usher

#1 Country Song

She's Got It All
Kenny Chesney

#1 Alternative Hit

Fly
Sugar Ray

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1990s

Shyann Roberts
R&B Singer
Born August 31, 1996

MoStack
Rapper
Born August 31, 1994

Cedric Soares
Soccer Player
Born August 31, 1991

CJ Fasion
Race Car Driver
Born August 31, 1993

Jamie Elliott
Rugby Player
Born August 31, 1992

Jourdan Lewis
Football Player
Born August 31, 1995