The #1 song in the UK on August 1, 1985

Into the Groove By Madonna

Other #1 songs on August 1, 1985

#1 Hit Song

Shout
Tears for Fears

#1 R&B Song

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

#1 Country Song

40 Hour Week (For a Livin')
Alabama

#1 Dance Track

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

Notable August 1 birthdays in the 1980s

Madison Bumgarner

Born August 01, 1989

Mike Wallace

Born August 01, 1986

Steve Feak

Born August 01, 1984

Bobby Carpenter

Born August 01, 1983