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

Closer Than Close By Jean Carne

Other #1 songs on July 31, 1986

#1 Hit Song

Glory of Love
Peter Cetera

UK #1 Song

The Lady in Red
Chris de Burgh

#1 Country Song

Nobody in His Right Mind Would've Left Her
George Strait

#1 Dance Track

Rumors/ Vicious Rumors
Timex Social Club

Notable July 31 birthdays in the 1980s

A. J. Green

Born July 31, 1988
Michael Bradley

Born July 31, 1987
DeMarcus Ware

Born July 31, 1982
Vernon Carey

Born July 31, 1981