The #1 song in the UK on July 31, 1986

The Lady in Red By Chris de Burgh

Other #1 songs on July 31, 1986

#1 Hit Song

Glory of Love
Peter Cetera

#1 R&B Song

Closer Than Close
Jean Carne

#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