The #1 song in the UK on August 31, 1981

Tainted Love By Soft Cell

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Endless Love
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie

#1 R&B Song

Endless Love
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

#1 Country Song

(There's) No Gettin' Over Me
Ronnie Milsap

#1 Dance Track

Dancin' the Night Away
Voggue

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