The #1 R&B song on July 4, 1986

There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) By Billy Ocean

Other #1 songs on July 4, 1986

#1 Hit Song

There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)
Billy Ocean

UK #1 Song

The Edge of Heaven
Wham!

#1 Country Song

Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold)
Dan Seals

#1 Dance Track

Baby Love
Regina

Notable July 4 birthdays in the 1980s

Melanie Fiona

Born July 04, 1983

Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino

Born July 04, 1982

Brock Berlin

Born July 04, 1981