The #1 R&B song on August 31, 1979

Good Times By Chic

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 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

Jeff Hardy

Born August 31, 1977
Shar Jackson

Born August 31, 1976
John Grahame

Born August 31, 1975
Scott Niedermayer

Born August 31, 1973
Chris Tucker

Born August 31, 1971
Debbie Gibson

Born August 31, 1970