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

Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town) By Jackie Wilson

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1986

#1 Hit Song

Walk Like an Egyptian
The Bangles

#1 R&B Song

Girlfriend
Bobby Brown

#1 Country Song

Mind Your Own Business
Hank Williams Jr.

#1 Dance Track

Control
Janet Jackson

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Javaris Crittenton

Born December 31, 1987

Jonathan Horton

Born December 31, 1985

Corey Crawford

Born December 31, 1984

The Rocket Summer

Born December 31, 1982

Jason Campbell

Born December 31, 1981

Jesse Carlson

Born December 31, 1980