The #1 song in the UK on August 31, 1984

Careless Whisper By George Michael

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1984

#1 Hit Song

What's Love Got to Do with It
Tina Turner

#1 R&B Song

Ghostbusters
Ray Parker, Jr.

#1 Country Song

Let's Fall to Pieces Together
George Strait

#1 Dance Track

High Energy
Evelyn Thomas

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
Larry Fitzgerald

Born August 31, 1983
Ian Crocker

Born August 31, 1982
Steve Saviano

Born August 31, 1981
Joe Budden

Born August 31, 1980