The #1 song on August 31, 1979

My Sharona By The Knack

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1979

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

#1 Dance Track

The Boss (all cuts)
Diana Ross

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Tomoe Abe
Runner
Born August 31, 1971

Deborah Gibson
Pop Singer
Born August 31, 1970

Joselyn Dumas
Movie Actress
Born August 31, 1980

Judika Sihotang
World Music Singer
Born August 31, 1978

Sara Ramirez
Movie Actress
Born August 31, 1975

Charis B
Model
Born August 31, 1976