The #1 R&B song on August 1, 1985

Freeway of Love By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on August 1, 1985

#1 Hit Song

Shout
Tears for Fears

UK #1 Song

Into the Groove
Madonna

#1 Country Song

40 Hour Week (For a Livin')
Alabama

#1 Dance Track

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

Notable August 1 birthdays in the 1980s

Madison Bumgarner

Born August 01, 1989
Mike Wallace

Born August 01, 1986
Steve Feak

Born August 01, 1984
Bobby Carpenter

Born August 01, 1983