The #1 R&B song on May 31, 1986

On My Own By Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald

Other #1 songs on May 31, 1986

#1 Hit Song

Greatest Love of All
Whitney Houston

UK #1 Song

The Chicken Song
Spitting Image

#1 Country Song

Whoever's in New England
Reba McEntire

#1 Dance Track

What I Like
Anthony and the Camp

Notable May 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Jordy Nelson

Born May 31, 1985

Andrew Bailey

Born May 31, 1984

Jake Peavy

Born May 31, 1981

Andy Hurley

Born May 31, 1980