The #1 R&B song on August 31, 1985

Freeway of Love By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1985

#1 Hit Song

The Power of Love
Huey Lewis and the News

UK #1 Song

I Got You Babe
UB40 and Chrissie Hynde

#1 Country Song

Love Is Alive
The Judds

#1 Dance Track

Shout
Tears for Fears

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Dezmon Briscoe

Born August 31, 1989
Matt Adams

Born August 31, 1988
Ryan Kelley

Born August 31, 1986
Ryan Kesler

Born August 31, 1984
Larry Fitzgerald

Born August 31, 1983
Ian Crocker

Born August 31, 1982