The #1 R&B song on August 23, 1985

Freeway of Love By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on August 23, 1985

#1 Hit Song

The Power of Love
Huey Lewis and the News

UK #1 Song

Into the Groove
Madonna

#1 Country Song

Real Love
Dolly Parton (duet with Kenny Rogers )

#1 Dance Track

Shout
Tears for Fears

Notable August 23 birthdays in the 1980s

Trixie Mattel

Born August 23, 1989

Jeremy Lin

Born August 23, 1988

Darren Collison

Born August 23, 1987

Sky Blu

Born August 23, 1986

Tony Moll

Born August 23, 1983

Natalie Coughlin

Born August 23, 1982